Rewind to August 2nd, 1992 TONY was BORN!

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. Mark 9:35

My youngest turned 15 a few days ago, how did this happen so fast?! He is not a young boy anymore, but closer to being a man. How did my little baby who was born 8 lbs and 2 ounces (same as his birthday!) turn into this tall teenager going into 10th grade who loves to play his guitar, loves doing things with family and friends, has an awesome voice and sense of humor, is working and earning money now, planning for a car, then college? I love to watch Tony develop, he has a strong dignity, wonderful mind, and compassionate and very loyal heart. He is one who is always looking for the needs of others, constantly putting himself last, letting others can go before him. He doesn't demand attention or rights - he is 15, but not a showy, cocky kind of guy. This is one of the things that I love that God has developed in him, he spends very little time talking about himself or trying to draw others attention to himself. He is one that thinks through situations and how they affect others, and much of the time will find quiet ways to lighten the load of others without anyone even realizing. This is a strength that many adults do not have. I thank God that this is in him now, that it will carry into his adult years as a husband one day, and a father. My prayer for you, Tony, is that this gift will be used all of your life. That God will use your life greatly to care for hurting people who are hard to love, and that when you show mercy to others they will be reminded that Christ came to save men's lives, not to destroy them. I have learned a lot from you, Tony. I love you and I thank God that you are my son!