Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Change, it is acomin'

Three years ago, a green-eyed, blond haired little boy entered our lives, and nothing has been the same since that first day. We have had some hard times, lots of them actually, but I am here to say that this little mischievous kid has made a mark on our home, and we will never be the same - thank the good Lord!



He has grown from a one-year-old, non-verbal, tantruming force to be reckoned with to a delightful almost five year old. He is funny without trying, seems to have a mind for math, and slays me with those green eyes of his, every time I take the time to look deeply into them.

Two days ago, we had a first. Our first ever day with no tantrums, no arguing, no time-outs - a truly amazing day...and I don't want to forget where we came from in the process of where we are going. I know that God has some big plans for this little boy. I also know that life with him will never be easy...but I know from deep down in my heart that he is supposed to be my son. That God is using my struggles with Pineapple to shape and mold ME, to make me a better mom and a better child of God. I just pray that in the process, I will be the Mom that God created me to be for Pineapple. For we are surely knit together in a way that only God can knit two people together.

5 comments:

Andrea said...

Oh Trina- this made me cry! You're so amazing and little "Pineapple" is so blessed to have a mother that cares so deeply for him and his future. Your strength is something to be admired. Many blessings to your beautiful family!

Anonymous said...

Seeing the metamorphosis from a distance has encouraged and inspired me to be sure. Your struggles and victories have reflected God's power as you came to the end of you and relied on Him. Pineapple has certainly brought a zest into our family that I am so very thankful for!
Auntie M

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Unknown said...

This makes me happy...

Sandra Button said...

This also brought tears to my eyes. They are truly blessed to have a mother like you!