James Faust said, "No gift bestowed upon us is so precious as children. They are proof that God still loves us. They are the hope of the future."
Tonight is a big night for the Bouldin household. Two of my kids, that's right, two are on the homecoming court at Sun Valley High School. Brianna, my 16 year old daughter, and I will walk to center field at halftime as she represents part of the 11th grade court. Brianna is one of those rare children that, I want to say is perfect, because it almost seems like she is. During these last 16 years it has been rare for Angie or me to ever have to speak to Bri Bri. She's a hard worker. She's a great student. She's a good athlete. She's the total package. But above and beyond all I have already mentioned, Brianna is a committed Christ follower. I call her "my sunshine" because she, on so many occasions, has been a light in my sometimes dimly lit world. Whenever I see her smiling face, I have to smile myself because I love her. Yes I do! (Thanks JT) Tonight it will be a huge honor to hold her hand and walk her out to be a part of something that means a lot to kids her age.
Bryson, my oldest son will also be escorted to mid field tonight by my wife. I don't know why Sun Valley has a Homecoming King, but they do. I think it's hilarious. In fact, last night I was talking to my brother on the phone about it and jokingly asked him, "Weren't you homecoming queen your senior year?" Maybe it's a generational thing, but homecoming courts were always reserved for pretty girls. Never the less, I am still proud of my boy! He is obviously not a pretty girl, but he is a wonderful son who is having a pretty phenomenal year. He is having a great football season (scored again last night). He is making good grades. He is adjusting well to High School. Angie and I are so grateful!
James Faust, whoever he is, was right. No gift bestowed upon us is so precious as our children. Thank you God for my 4. Thank you God for memorable moments like we'll have tonight! I am sure when I look back on times like these years from now, I will long to relive them. Help me to celebrate and soak up the moments. Amen.
You should be so proud! Brianna and Bryson are both awesome kids! We love them!! Congratulations, Brianna! :)
Posted by: Betsy | October 06, 2007 at 07:30 AM