They Just Keep Growing

Daniel will be turning six on Weds!! That is crazy to me! Tho I understand this is normal and this is what happens but, like I'm sure most parents figure out, you don't really notice time passing when your a kid or in high school or sometimes college, your kind of wishing those years would go by fast, until you become a parent! Then you want time to slow down, time to freeze. I SO enjoy being Daniel and Aaron's Mom! They have showed me more about who I really am, that I am a worse sinner than I thought, that I can Love more than I though, how much I need God's grace and forgiveness, and how to laugh and be little. I think the older they get the more nostalgic I become and the more I struggle with the change. I could literally go on and on about Daniel, who he is, how his character is developing, what he is learning, how much he loves Kindergarten, his smarts, his heart, and his spiritual understanding. But I struggle when I come to sit down and write to say the things I think during a week, or in a moment or a memory. So I'm just going to leave it with this... Daniel is a really cool and great kid :-) He is a sinner so he has his faults, but like a true mother, I think he is the best 6 year old I know. I wish you all could know him like I do. He is special and makes your life better having him in it! God gave me one of the greatest gifts in Daniel and I feel privileged and honored to have him in my care for the time God allows, hoping thats till he marries :-)

I love you, Daniel! You are my first born. You stole my heart from the moment I heard your cry. I love your smile and the way you light up with each new discovery. I pray for your heart and for your understanding of your need for the Savior. I pray I don't get in the way and that God works on your heart and changes you into what He wants you to be. I pray that you live to give Him glory and that you serve Him with your life and love people. Always live for the Audience of One


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  1. Pam Mattick Art and StuffFebruary 15, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    I'll be following your blog as you post on fb. Love your little family. God bless you,
    Pam

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  2. BryanFebruary 15, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    You are an amazing mom!! It is so awesome to see your heart as you write through this blog. I can't imagine this parenting journey (or this life journey) without you. I love you!!

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  3. Trina MayfieldFebruary 15, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I loved reading this! You are such a great mother and have a wonderful family! I pray this will be the year of Danny's salvation!

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  4. Dad/Mom KurtyMarch 3, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    May your heart be comforted to know that God sees all that you do within your life to bring happiness to your children and your husband. God sees every cupcake baked, every shirt folded, every decision of sacrifice, every tear of concern for the hearts and souls of your sons. They could not be the boys that they are today without having been nurtured by you-- their precious mother. God sees all the things that no one else does and he is fashioning their lives with your help. Never forget that. Know that each accomplishment builds from the security and confidence your love gives them. They love you so much. I see that every time I get to watch you interact with them. Love you Mrs. Jerelyn Mayfield Kurty, mother of Daniel James and Aaron Michael.

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