Today is a special day in our home. Our middle son, Tad, turns 16! At about this time 16 years ago I was sitting at the kitchen table, and got up to go into another room. After taking a few steps there was a "pop" and water was running down my leg! We knew that this was the day! It was also John Deere Day in Abilene so we told my parents that they might want to go in early for the meal, etc. so they could head to Wichita! Tad weighed 8 lb. 3oz. and was born with a furrowed brow. (My dad said that he was already worried about the national debt.) He had long fingers and toes and I thought that he might be a piano player, but a number of years of lessons, and his great delight to quit proved that to be wrong!
We shared with Tad this morning, for the first time, that some blood work early on in my pregnancy "indicated" that there might be problems for the baby. (I can't remember for certain but possibly spina bifida or Downs syndrome. We would have never thought of ending the pregnancy as our love for him was unconditional.) We were so thankful that he didn't have these challenges, but possibly this knowledge will be a needed reminder to all of us to make the most of what has been given to us.
Last night it was fun to see Tad be the point guard for his freshman team. They won 58-51 and he was able to score 12 points. (His younger brother, Tom, thought that Mom was cheering too loudly at the end as it was a come from behind victory--but maybe that is what Mother's are for.)
The photo is of Tad carrying the ball after he had made an interception. He loves football and just the day before his favorite pro playing Brian Urlacher with the Chicago Bears had made a similar play.
Happy Birthday Tad! Please always remember that "To whom much has been given much will be required." We pray that to honor the Lord and always do your best and try your hardest will burn within your heart and soul.
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Happy Birthday, Tad.
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