Our Son--TAD

In my blogs I want to tell a little about each of our 3 sons. This blog will feature our middle son Tad. Some people ask what "Tad" is short for. His given name is Thaddaeus and this has been shortened to a variety of names--Thad, Thaddy, Taddy, but most often "Tad". His middle name is Vincent--namesake of my father. Tad is a freshman at Trinity Academy and enjoying this first year of high school. (At Thanksgiving, my sister Donneta, asked us each to write down one thing that we were thankful for. Tad wrote, "Trinity Academy".) A highlight of his freshman year has been playing football. (He seems to be following in the steps of cousins Jason, Levi, and Alex.) He especially likes playing defense! In these photos he is wearing his new letter jacket which didn't make it here in time for Christmas. Presently, he is the point guard on his freshman basketball team. We are thankful that he is studying hard. He is trying to read his Bible each day and find direction and instruction from God's Word. Currently he is working hard to keep his room cleaned up each a.m. so that he doesn't get his cell phone taken away! Tad is quiet and thoughtful. (I know at times all of his mother's questions must be a source of irritation!) He is a joy and when he smiles I feel so happy. We love you so much Tad and thank God for you.