A Little About Elijah

Dear Elijah,

I was walking into church today and I went past your Sunday teacher while he was holding the door open for me. I told him, "Thank you so much for teaching my son." He just smiled really big and said, "I love Elijah! He is the best!"

You are the best buddy. I know that we but heads a lot of times - we don't eye to eye on a lot of things, but I hope that you know, no matter what, that I love you. Even when we disagree! Even when we don't see things the same way! Even when we are involved in a power struggle! I love you so much.

You are a talented boy. You are coordinated, you are gifted with sports, you are sharp, you are funny and making people laugh all the time, you are sensitive and trying to help, you aren't afraid to stand up to people when you think something unfair is happening around you. I love those things about you. Your strengths will always be amazing - and sometimes your greatest weaknesses as well.

But don't worry - that is how we all are. My strengths are definitely also my greatest weaknesses, that's for sure!

You will be being baptized this year. Your brain is starting to turn on with reading. You are trying to read more. I am grateful for your sake that we decided to homeschool because I know that sitting at a desk is NOT your cup of tea. You have to move and dance and sing and go crazy! You are such a tactile learner. I am constantly thinking of new things for you to do to keep up with you.

But I'm learning. The more I know, the more I realize that I don't know. That will be the same for you as well. There will come a time in life when your pride will come down and you will realize that you have a lot left to learn and that IT'S OKAY because we all do. Always remember you are a LION of the LORD! Your strength is to be used in righteous ways! And I believe in you!!

I love you,

Your Mom