Eight years ago are precious Sam came into the world.
His birth ushered in a time of great learning and growth in our family and God still uses him to teach and grow our family today.
Sam is full of energy! He loves life but in that love is always looking for the next thing. He is always on the go running around outside, climbing, wrestling, acting out a movie that he has seen. He takes it all in! He loves to explore and do.
Aside from being outside, Sam's favorite thing to do is watch movies. He drinks them in and remembers every detail. He will quote it for days, ask questions about it and act it out. He uses them to learn about life, but still has to reminded that it is just fiction. Some of Sam's favorites include Star Wars, Chronicles of Narnia, and VeggieTales.
Sam loves to laugh. He enjoys jokes and anything that will make others laugh. It's fun watching him try to figure out what will get those around him to laugh. He's learning to read people and helping them find the fun. He wants everyone to follow his lead in having a good time, at least what he thinks is a good time.
We see in Sam leadership qualities, that, by God's grace, will one day be used for God's Kingdom and glory. He makes plans and gets his younger brothers to join him. He notices little details. He dreams and envisions and thinks outside of the box. We are still learning how to keep up with him. It is such a joy to see the creator quality of our Creator God coming out in him.
Legos are also high on Sam's list of favorites. He loves his sets from Star Wars and Ninjago that he can build. He is also learning to use his creativity to make things from his imagination. He is very proud of what he builds and seeks to do it well.
Sam adds so much life and adventure to our family and home and we are so thankful God has given such a precious boy to us!
Father, we thank You so much for Sam and the life You have given him in our family. We pray that You will give him true Life in Christ and save him by Your amazing grace! Thank You for how You already are teaching him and pursuing him. Conquer Sam's heart that he might live for You in everything. Continue to grow his imagination and strength that it will be used for Your Kingdom to bring honor and glory to Your Name. Thank You for all that You are doing in Sam and through Sam. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen!
