Today is my mother-in-law's birthday. She would have been 75. This is the second birthday she has been gone. Today I remembered the two birthdays she spent here in San Angelo. I had so much fun celebrating with her.

Well, today she got the perfect present. Her grandson, Cody, promoted to Major in the Civil Air Patrol. She lived here when he first promoted to officer (2nd Lt.). She was so proud of him. So proud, that, she took his certificate and had it framed. He has had two more promotions since then. I didn't realize til just a few minutes ago how special this is. Normally he would have had the promotion last week but, Cody received an award from the All Veterans Council two weeks ago. So we pushed everything back a week. Which brings us to today. Cody received his promotion on his Grannie's birthday. That was no accident. So proud of him.

And even though I am in tears right now, I am so blessed. Proud of my boy and remembering how proud his Grannie was of him.

God says in Jeremiah 29:11 that HE has great plans for us. I believe it and I am so thankful for times like today where HE says, "see, look how much I love you!"

I AM BLESSED!

Happy 12th Birthday Connor

Today Connor, at 12:34pm, Connor turned 12!!! It is so hard to believe. I love that boy! I had to wait 38 years to get him but he was well worth the wait. He has been a huge blessing in my life. I love his sweet heart, his precious smile and his wonderful sense of humor.

Today was spent running all day. We enjoyed lunch together and did some shopping. I think he was pleasantly surprised with the "big" gift he got. I always think of him as my baby but I know he is growing up. I want him to stay my baby but I also can't wait to see what God has planned for him.

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!!! Thank you for letting me be your momma! I love you lots!!