Sixteen

I've been scrolling through Lightroom looking at photos from years past. It's hard and it's wonderful.  
I sit and try to type, but the words don't make it past my heart. Words are locked up in emotions that evade strong enough words.
There is so much beauty in you, so much that is amazing.
So much that is just.... uniquely YOU.

 Sixteen years.

Sixteen years of watching you grow into a humorous young man with a heart that desires to heal the hurts in this world.  You are strong, yet tenderhearted.  You know how to stand up for what is right, but don't trample others around you to get your point across.  You are hilarious.  You are the king of one liners and movie quotes.  There is never a dull moment when you are in the room.  You keep me laughing and the Lord knows we need your quick wit in this household.

I know that God has amazing plans for you.  He is molding you into a young man who will go out and change the world.  He is strengthening you for the days ahead when you will be called upon to stand in the gaps, to heal the wounded, to doctor the sick.  To bring the love of Jesus to hurting hearts and broken souls.

I'm praying for you my amazing, gorgeous son!  Sixteen is going to be a fabulous year.