Friday, February 29, 2008

Leap year

Well today only occurs once every four years, so I thought since I have an extra day, I can get all the things done on my to-do list that have been staring me down for weeks now........One of which is to let all of you know how Jackson is faring in his first 100 days of life. He has been a blessing beyond what I could ever have imagined. He has taught both Josh and myself about the tenderness and graciousness of God. Some of the best advice I received was that "God with very little effort on my part made Jackson and God with very little effort on my part will keep Jackson". For a control freak such as I am, this really spoke to me and I realized that we are here with our little boy to point him to Christ and that all the rest of the "stuff" will be well managed by an ever-present and all knowing God. What a relief and joy to turn your son's life over the the very hands that formed him. Also as we have been singing over Jackson all sorts of delightful tunes, I imagine God holding us and singing the same blissful way that we do to our child. He is growing like a weed and is very solidly built. He has started laughing hysterically and is now sleeping ~12 hours at night. What more could you ask for.......................I can't wait to hear from you guys. Love to you all......EJJ

4 comments:

clifford said...

Love the new pic.. He has been hitting the weights. Can't wait to hold him again. G-dad

Robert said...

Farrar's. What a fantastic looking baby, he looks a bit like his dad i think. He looks super happy, as expected, as his parents both have a great dispo. ANyway, must get sophie and jackson together. they would make a cute couple. rh

Troy Watson said...

How wonderful...absolutely fantastic! You are so right and you communicate this truth with grace and love...I look forward to holding this precious gift in my arms and kissing his tiny little head :- >

Lara said...

Wow! He has grown so much. He's wonderful! I see he has Josh's hair style - how cute.
Emily - love your sharing what a precious revelation of Father God's care for us all.
Love you all,
Lara or AKA Jackson's very, very, favorite 2nd cousin

Mimi reading Jackson his first book

Mimi reading Jackson his first book

DenDen and Jackson

DenDen and Jackson

Granddaddy Farrar with Jackson

Granddaddy Farrar with Jackson

Nonni and Jackson

Nonni and Jackson

Sleepy Jackson with all of his Friends

Sleepy Jackson with all of his Friends

Bruiser

Bruiser

Jackson's First Christmas

Jackson's First Christmas

Preppy Jackson

Preppy Jackson

Sad Preppy Jackson

Sad Preppy Jackson

Bathtime with Mr Jackson

Bathtime with Mr Jackson

Prayer Hands

Prayer Hands

Praise Hands

Praise Hands