14 years ago today my doctor spoke those magical words, "it's a boy."
And asked The Question: "What will you be naming him?"
Me: "Jonathan Edward Darby."
Jonathan after his paternal grandfather, John. (Eric's dad.) Plus it means something. It means God's gift. Or God is gracious to give.
So God, himself, was gracious to give us and allow us to name this wide-eyed miracle that I held in my arms that day and even gave us his name. "Jonathan Edward." Yes, after the Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God guy.
We have great expectations for this kid to fulfill, but right now, he's just Jon. And he's 14 today. And I love him just as much today as the day we brought him home.
With the others there is a shred of doubt as to whether I'm the best person to be raising them. But with Jon, I am absolutely sure that I am the best mom for the amazing task ahead.
I'm fully aware that I'm not just raising a boy, I'm making a man.
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Edward. I love you so much I could spit. =D
Lucy says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FAVORITE LITTLE BROTHER!!I love you very, very much.
SUUUUUURGE!!! *hug attack*
– Me.
Chantel says
Aw. Happy birthday to Jonathan!
Amanda says
Happy Birthday Jon!
[email protected] says
Hi Son, I am so very proud of you. You are truly a young man of integrity. And I wish I were as funny as you are! You have a great sense of humor and comedic timing. I love you!- DAD
Kikita says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE HERMANITO!You may be taller than me, but you’ll always be my little brother . . . HAHAAHAHAHA!
I love you. MUAH!
Ody says
Happy Birthday Jonathan Edward!!!!May you have a day filled with much joy in your heart, and laughter on your lips.
Have fun!!!!
BFF says
Happy Birthday Jon! I mean Willie! Kiss!
Billy says
Happy Birthday to Jon!
Mica says
happy birthday jon, God bless u!xoxo
Nikki says
Happy Birthday, Jonathan. Enjoy your day!
Kristen Benson says
Happy birthday, Jonathan. I hope your day was great. We Christmas babies ROCK!!! Mine was the day after Christmas, I have about 8 friends with bdays between Christmas and New Years and Andrew’s bday is right after New Years. Busy time of year!!! Let the celebrations CONTINUE!!! :o)
Amy Arnaz says
Dear Marta,I’m dropping in to wish you & Eric a wonderful New Year.
I hope it’s grand and that you write oodles more superb
posts for your blog! I love all your posts.
Lots of love and best wishes,
xoxo Amy