Gee Beth, Thanks for the comment. Since it showed up in my inbox, I could actually figure out how to get back to my xanga site. I know, how can a college educated person be so dumb. But remember, in my day, the computer took up a whole building and you entered things with either a number 1 or number 2 on a punch card. THAT I could do! This internet stuff. . . well, that's a whole other ballgame! As today is my "baby" boy's birthday, I was reflecting on children (and 23 hour labors! ) and how they really are a gift from God. I was also thinking how when I was in college studying psychology I used to think it was all about how you raised them. I sided on the nurture side of the "nature/nurture" debate. After having 4 children, however, I have to weigh in on the nature side of the debate. How can 4 children from the same parents be soooo different? Then I remember that each of them was formed by God to be a unique individual with unique gifts and abilities and different "good works" to perform that He planned for them. As I was reflecting on all this, I was watching my precious grand-daughter as she toddled around on her unsteady legs and marveled at how nobody had to teach her to walk. Nobody could GET her to walk until she was ready. She falls down quite a bit, but it doesn't deter her. She just gets right back up and keeps going. As I watch my son enter adulthood on this his 18th birthday, I need to remember that his "legs" are still wobbly and he will fall. I also need to remember that it's okay - as long as he gets back up and keeps trying. I read a quote recently that I will close with: "Courage doesn't always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" Happy Birthday Son - I love you! | 
!) so I'll just pretend I'm Josh and write a very succinct entry. (Gotta love those Seniors!)