crown him...

have i mentioned that i have the best family in the world?

they're all wonderful.  but i must say... ian's been stepping up to the plate quite a bit lately.

i've been telling the kid for centuries that he has a great voice and should use it more.

but he's been content to simply blend-in with the 'select choir' rather than go for any of the solos offered him.  he keeps saying he's waiting for the 'right" song.

maybe so.  a few weeks ago he surprised us all and entered the school's talent show to do a michael buble' number... and did a superb job!  no coaxing... or prodding.  he just did it.  and did it like he'd been doing it for years.  (click this link to see a clip on youtube.)

he's been crazy busy finishing high school... plus taking 'micro-economics' and 'ground school' at the community college in the evening... plus working part-time at spring arbor university's caf.

then the other day he comes to me and says... 'dad, do you think we could start having devotions together again in the mornings?'  (i'm not sure who he thought needed them more... me or him.)

then last week he was nominated by his fellow seniors to the 'snowfest court.'  i've watched his attitude since then and haven't noticed an ounce of nervousness, competitiveness or pride.  he's just been having fun.  all the guys on the court are great... and his buddies... so he's simply happy to be doing it all with his friends.  and that's worth more than any title... in my book.

today beth and i attended a school assembly where they played a little speech from each candidate.  i was proud to hear him mention how important G*D was to him... and that his youth group at westwinds was "the schiz". 

later at the pep assembly, he and alyssa dressed up like luke skywalker & princess leah.  i think ian was more excited about the light saber than anything.  then the whole school voted for who would be their king & queen.

and guess who.

last night... he was crowned the 'snowfest king' of western high.  and his good bud, kinney (last year's king & recent 'sky brother') was there to hand him the scepter.  perfect.

how could i be anything but thankful? 

truth be known... through my papa pride, i hate these things.  i think it sends the exact opposite message we should be giving our kids.  it has... however, led to some good conversation in our home.

on the other side... these things serve as reminders to me of G*D's faithfulness to help our kids through the many transitions and sacrifices they've endured at the decisions of their parents to move them from city to city.

it doesn't take a scepter, crown, or anyone's votes for me to know that each one of our kids are amazing... and that i'm blessed beyond measure.

Comments

[angie]

Randy, you are very very blessed. What amazing children you've raised! I'm so often inspired by your parenting. We love you guys!

[Judy Martin]

Oh, Randy....I just finished catching up on your posts and watching the youtube videos....with tears in my eyes. My thoughts were...it just goes way too fast. Too fast. Enjoy every day. Send my love to Beth...saw her in the King video and she looks great. Judy