Happy Birthday Jordan

 

We now officially house two teenagers.

13 years ago about this time the nurses were talking to me about how they were going to get you out of that snug little home you made for yourself. Even today 13 years later you are never really in a hurry to get anywhere! It was a clue from the very beginning! At 7:16pm on June 15th you entered the world at 8lbs 13 1/2 oz and 20 inches long. You were pudgy right at birth and such a easy baby. I don't believe you did much your first year besides sleep and eat and smile. Again 13 years later you would do those same 3 things if life didn't interfere!

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You are at the church this week for you missions trip. You are doing today exactly what I hope you continue to find joy and contentment in. Serving God, growing up to be a man of faith, learning obedience to your one true Father. I believe with all my heart that has begun molding with you with some of the struggles you've had. I'm so grateful that going from 12-13 was not as difficult as going from 11 to 12. I pray you keep looking ahead and not back. I love you buddy!

Just some random facts about Jordan:

1. Jordan loves sports and is successful at almost every one he plays. Athletics come naturally to him.

2. Jordan is a nursery helper at church and the teachers are always telling me how wonderful he is with smaller children.

3. At 6 months old, Jordan and his sister weighed the same. Kayla is 2 years older. They were 21lbs.

4. Jordan was in the hospital four times his first year of life for respiratory issues.

5. Jordan had ear tubes by one.

6. Another set of ear tubes by two.

7. Jordan fell running up stairs at three and bit off 1/3 of his tongue. Had to have emergency surgery to repair it.

8. In the hospital at four for meningitis.

9. Hernia surgery at five.

10. No major accident or illness since those early years! (Thank Goodness!)

11. Jordan loves hunting and fishing. Hasn't been on an official hunt but fishes around here.

12. Jordan got up on water skies last summer.

13. Jordan has called Kayla "sister" since he could talk.

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