another year has past in Taylor's life, i am in continuous awe of his ability to adapt and learn.
he is so different that i was at his age, all of my strengths none of my weakness
i love the way he can get anything from his mom.......she is a sucker for his boyish grin and shaggy mop (but he will also do as he is asked in every instance)
i love the way he can step between Kate and Beck when they rage at one another and get them laughing and soon forget the object of conflict.
i am grateful to have him as a home teaching companion, ...it's funny that the teenage girl in a home with some difficult issues has never missed a home teaching visit with him along.
i love that he and Gabber may argue over the bathroom and the last muffin, but she knows he will be equal to any fear she may have at home or at school, and loves him for it.
he always seems to know what to do, wherever he goes the burden for others gets lighter, the mood gets lighter, and when he looks back where he has been every door is still open and the light is on....
i have dealt with men and boys of every stripe, and i still haven't met one quite like him.
keep going son.
love dad.
All true! So true! I love Taylor so much and have always been so impressed with him. I think he is a whole lot like his parents , always looking for the good in others and very aware of how to help!
ReplyDeleteI agree. Tay is growing up to be a true credit to his Aunt Ging (tee hee) In all seriousness though he is a product of great parenting and his choice to have integrity. I look forward to seeing what comes next.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking more about your writing style than Tay (although he's awesome, go Taylor!) I loved idea behind what you said, it was perfect..."when he looks back...every door is still open and the light is on..." lovely
ReplyDeleteGood thing Thanksgiving is coming I miss everyone, we should come visit -- by the way do you still have my stuff on that hard drive? sorry this has become an email and not a comment!