My baby boy turned two yesterday!!! I should have posted this yesterday, but my thoughts were all over the place and the post would have come out like this: jakhe’aenkln alkerjeifkal;lkdjfi nakdlflkje takh’lkd birthday, akhdf;rht eakdhf, Jaxon, dkahfeoihfe fenkhoiarher grateful adnlf;ke ahrnel…blah blah blah! Let’s face it, I’m no Chris Hill…so eloquent of speech! But I do try my best! So here goes. Sorry for not creating a link for the all the pics, but you have no idea how difficult it will be for me to tell certain family members how to see the pics. I digress…moving forward…
My Precious Son,
The day that I found out that I was pregnant was a day that Christ’s Sovereignty became MORE real to me. The dr’s said that there was a good chance that I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant. But God said…
The day that I first saw your heart beating on the sonogram, my heart leaped! There was a VISUAL answer to prayer. The dr’s said that I would have to take all kinds of stuff in order to even be able to ovulate. But God said…
The evening that I was lying in bed praying for you, I asked the Lord your gender. A peace fell over me and I whispered boy. That was at 16 weeks, confirmation was at 20 weeks. The dr’s said that the first round of clomid hadn’t worked and I needed to up the dosage. But God said…
On February 16, 2007, Dr. Chauhan placed you on my chest and through tears I called you by name: Jaxon Crawford Trotter. Rick took you and sang “Great is Thy Faithfulness” to you and not a whimper fell from you lips. My dad held you in his arms, and as he had done with his other grandchildren, he spoke Joshua 1:8-9 over you. What a wonderful scene of your grandfather speaking the Truth over you!
Jaxon, since that time, you have brought more joy to my life than I dare to try to describe. You have filled my heart with gladness! I love the way you love me and give me hugs and kisses and still want me to hold you. I cherish those moments because I know there is going to be a day where you won’t want me…you’re already starting to get so independent. But, my son, please remember that I am never too far away!
I love that you love your daddy! I love that you look for him and when he’s not there, you ask for him! I pray that you will always want to know where he is and know that he is always near… You’re his biggest fan, and I think that your daddy needs to know that. So one day, when you speak CLEAR English, please tell him. Until then, keep hugging, kissing, cuddling, and telling him “I YU You Dew”!
You have been such a blessing with Ashlyn. You treat her with such gentle hands. I can tell that you will protect her and watch over her. I love how she starts smiling when she sees you. I pray you two become the best of friends and that there is a bond between you that no one will be able to break!
Above how I want you to never loose your loving spirit, gentleness, desire to explore and figure out how things work, caring for others, friendliness, etc., I pray that you know my Savior! As you choose the path to take, I pray the Lord the choice you make. I want you to live, to think, to be, just the way that pleases He. Please be wise in every choice! I pray that you hear the Lord’s voice! I pray that you have a heart for Him and that He will make you a mighty man of Valor! I am so excited to see where you go on this journey. I’m here to help guide you and protect you, but ultimately YOU have to choose the Lord for yourself. I pray that you know Him at an early age. I want you to be constantly chasing after Him…seeking Him! I pray that His Word is alive to you and you see His lovingkindess poured out through the Sacred Scriptures. I love you so much and there is a lot that I want to share with you. But above all, I want you to know my Savior!
Thank you for being the most precious little boy! You have the biggest smile I have ever seen…keep smiling!
Happy Birthday Jaxon. I have been praying the words of this song over you this week. I pray that you will forever be chasing after Christ!
Lyrics:
Each and every day
I will seek Your face
my soul is crying out for more
I want more of You
Oh, I won’t be satisfied
Nor content
if where I am
So I won’t aprehend
till I’m captured by what I’m after
And I will go from faith to faith
From glory to glory
And I’ll forever be chasing after You
I’ll be chasing after You
I will press toward the mark
For the prize
And I won’t faint
Theres one thing I desire
And that’s what I’m going for
I can’t continue life
Day by day
growing dry
I need to be with You (Jesus)
I’ll seek where you are
And I will go from faith to faith
From glory to glory
And I’ll forever be chasing after You
i’ll be chasing after you )
And I will go from faith to faith
from glory to glory
And I’ll forever be chasing after You
I’ll be chasing after you
chris
February 17, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Thank goodness you’re not Chris Hill… this was tearfully sweet. Know I’m praying for Jaxon as I write this and am thankful God has provided a home like yours to raise him into a Godly man. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Ashleigh
February 18, 2009 at 9:04 am
LOVE Jaxon Trotter. Happy Birthday!!!!
MiMi
February 18, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Jaxon
The moment we were allowed to see you after your Mom’s courageous delivery I cried!! What a blessing to experience your first moments of life.
God says in His word that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are a much loved child.
May you come to know Jesus soon.
Happy 2nd Year!!!
Love and Kisses,
Your MiMi and PaPa, too!
Bryndan Loritts
February 18, 2009 at 4:35 pm
This is powerful heather. i will be praying for him and my niece as well.
Tiffany Hemphill
March 11, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Reading this brought tears to my eyes. I am in full agreement with you that those things you pray for will definitely come to pass for your son!
heatherltrotter
March 11, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thank you Tiffany