🎉⚾️Yesterday Gavin turned 13!⚾️🎉

When I see him...

I see that sweet baby boy wrapped in my arms for the first time.

I see the curious baby watching his sister play around him.

I see the calm three year old sitting still at the baseball stadium enraptured as he watched his first nine innings.

I see the excited little boy jumping out of bed every day to check the Mets score at 5 am.

I see the gentle big brother who wrapped his baby brother in his arms for the first time.

I see the thoughtful boy sitting and listening to his Great Grandpa share his stories.

I see the compassionate boy who is the first to see that someone is okay.

I see the fun-loving boy jumping off the dock with his cousins for the hundredth time.

I see the content boy playing ball in the yard for hours with his friends.

I see the boy who listens well and speaks with purpose.

I see the brave boy who had to walk beside loved ones with cancer too young.

I see the generous boy willing to give his own money to others in need without being asked to.

I see the helpful boy who lend a hand when others need it.

I see the kind boy playing games with his Grandpa.

I see the sports loving boy reading up on his favorite teams and players.

I see the humble boy who prefers to have the attention on others.

I see the boy with a great sense of humor whose laugh makes me smile.

I see the patient boy who moves at a pace in life we are all probably meant to move at.

I see the witty boy share his one liners, catching people off guard.

I see the resilient boy who grows stronger daily, from the inside out.

I see the boy who I thought I’d teach in life, and am recognizing that I am learning a lot about life from him.

When I see him, I see that sweet baby boy who has grown in to a remarkable young man.

We can’t wait to see what comes next for him. Thank you God for Gavin💙🙏💙

“Be strong and courageous do not fear or be dismayed for the Lord is with you whoever you go.” - Joshua 1:9