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January 18, 2012

Wordless Wednesday | Size 14 Shoes | 18 Year Old Started College | He Feels Excited & Free

"What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish." Matthew 18:12-14 (NIV)

My 18 year old son started college yesterday. He is a child of God; he would not let him perish.
His face was serious, but there was a little smirk as if he was trying to hide his excitement ... No matter what his age, a mother knows these faces on her son :)

We spent Christmas together and one of his gifts were new shoes
Ripping the paper so quickly it's a blur ...

I could see all 18 years while watching him open his present.
A quick peak, but can't see the shoes through the tissue paper ...

He was happy that I bought the right size 14 shoes.
Pure excitement that mom got the right shoes ...

I was as happy to see that he liked the size 14 shoes as I was when I bought his first pair of baby basketball shoes ...
Happy because they are the right size 14 shoes ...

As the oldest brother of 3, he is an example and I can only pray that my younger sons can live up to his size 14 shoes.
This is my 18 year old son that started college yesterday (thankful to his Grandma for helping with this). He is 17 years older than our baby ... He is 5 1/2 years older than my middle son ... As the oldest child of a single mother and a boy that never got over his Grandfather's death, he has had a lot of pressure on those feet over the years and some teen issues, too ... Yet, he woke up earlier than usual and ready to go to class; he felt liberated, excited and proud.

HE FELT FREE ...

I feel so proud and grateful that he is coming around to his old self.

I can only pray that his little brothers can live up to those size 14 shoes :)



In Motherly Love,
Mother Baby Child

20 comments:

  1. Krissy MillerJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    that's wonderful! love the pics and the reminder that even when they're grown, i'll still be able to see that certain smile on their face. good for him for going to college and good for you for having a college son :)

    http://krissyj0606.blogspot.com/

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Aww. I love it.

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  3. Lea MarieJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Awe, thank you, ladies.

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  4. momto8January 19, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    ha love the picture!!he was smiling...
    Good luck to him, and you!

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  5. blessedchickJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    great picture and sincere happiness as he opened it up. Awesome!

    new follower would love the follow back
    http://blessedchick-trythis.blogspot.com

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  6. Ms POSHJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    They do grow up fast.

    Stopping by from the Friday Hops to say hello.
    Have a great weekend!
    POSH

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Great pictures! I'm very happy for you both that he started college - yay!

    Thank you for linking up with the Getting to Know You Friday blog hop!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Tell him congratulations for starting college - that's great! Size 14 - wow! I have a size 12.5 and two quickly gaining on him. :-)

    April

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  9. Gena @ Life With Captain FussybucketsJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    It looks like he's excited! You must be an awesome mommy!

    Thanks for stopping by the blog! I'm following you now!
    captainfussybuckets.com

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  10. CONFUSEDHONESTYJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Aaaw this is so sweet. My son is just three and I could only imagine when he is 18 years old.
    I found you over at the "getting to know you" blog hop.
    Thanks for sharing this sweet MOMent with us. :)

    http://daytodaymoments.blogspot.com

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  11. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Wow! Your home is diverse like ours! We are changing diapers as our oldest begins wearing makeup:) Thanks so much for taking the time to link up today! Now following on Twitter and GFC!

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  12. AmyJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Go Momma go!

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  13. Karen GreenbergJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Congratulations to your son on starting college! I wish him the best in his adventure.

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  14. lisa from insignificant at bestJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Love the pictures! Size 14 shoe, huh? That's crazy! LOL

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  15. UnknownJanuary 22, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Great post and pictures! I know you are very proud of him. I wish him all the best in starting his bright new feature.

    Thank you for stopping by and linking up on the Get Wired Blog Hop. I am following you

    Have a great week!

    Vickie
    http://victoriasvoice44.blogspot.com

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  16. Lea MarieJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    @April Bradley - Thank you so much :) LOL, that's a lot of big shoes to buy :)

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  17. Lea MarieJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks so much to all who hopped over to this blog ... I'm on my way if I have not already made it on Wednesday (I'm sorry but I got a little backed up) - Hugs & Blessings :)

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  18. Susan CookJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Congrats on college & happy belated birthday!

    ty for stopping by my blog :)

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  19. Daniel MilsteinJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Good share,I hope more people discover your blog because you really know what you're talking about. Can't wait to read more from you!

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  20. Lea MarieJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    @Daniel Milstein - Thanks, Daniel. Best to you!

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