Just So You Know

To: Stevie and Alex

From: Your Mama

Date: July 26, 2009

RE: Just So You Know

Dear Stevie and Alex:

I don’t have any idea how old you will be when you come to realize that I’ve been “writing some stuff” here at From Inmates To Playdates – some of it about you. It is my hope that you will find it sweet and interesting.

The past 24 weeks of deployment have not been easy for any of us. The two of you have been wonderful. I know you miss daddy very much and I know that he misses you, too! When you are grown, I hope you remember the important role daddy played in your lives. I also hope that you realize how blessed you are to have him in your life. He is a strong Godly example. He is quiet, patient and compassionate with you guys. He is a hard-worker and he is dedicated to his employers, his family, and our God. He is kind and thoughtful. He protects us and he provides for us.

His work takes him about of town more than he would like, but when he is not working, he is fully involved in your lives and in parenting you. He treasures your strengths and your talents. He teaches you and enjoys spending time with you. He adores you both and treasures all of the things you do together.

Just so you know…. We are blessed to be so loved!!!

Love, Mommy

Dear Stevie:

Wow!

Just last night, I sat beside of you in a church-pew and explained communion to you. You had many questions regarding salvation and couldn’t explain why you had tears streaming down your face.

You talked to Pastor Al before leaving church and stated matter-of-fact that you were going to be saved when we got home. Thankfully, the web-cam worked and daddy and I were both able to talk to you about salvation. We were both confident that you understood exactly what salvation was. We listened as you prayed, “Dear Jesus, thank you for the chance to be a Christian!” Stevie, I cannot tell you how proud of you I am. Daddy and I are thrilled that you have made this decision. I will never forget hearing you ask, “Is it okay if I pray different than what you said?” You said your very own prayer to the Lord and I know He smiled down on you!

It is my hope that you always seek guidance and direction from our Lord. I am so thankful to be your mom. You are a joy to parent.

Happy Spiritual Birthday, sweet boy!

Love, Mommy

PS – You did a great job during your music camp performance. I enjoyed watching you sing praises to Jesus.

Dear Alex:

You have been such a great boy this month. You are doing such a great job on the potty. Daddy will be so surprised when he returns home.

You learned to wink this month and it is one off the cutest things I’ve ever seen.

You enjoyed playing with lots of cousins this month. You are a good little traveller who loves to visit new places. I enjoy watching you “be a big boy!” a fact that you continually remind me of. You really are a big-boy. You love shoes, poptarts, shoes, Tom & Jerry, picking mommy flowers, the jeep and “the McDonalds with the play-park.”

Oh, and did I mention that you love shoes?

Not sure where that comes from.

I enjoy being your mommy. You have been such a trooper the past five months. Daddy and I appreciate you being such a great boy! You give the best kisses and hugs a mommy could ask for.

I love you very, very, much!

Love, Mommy

Just So You Know is a monthly letter I write to my two boys, Stevie and Alex.

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