8 years ago we had a baby boy 8 minutes after arriving at a tiny little hospital in south east Ohio. I had prayed that having this baby would be different than having Joseph. With Joseph we spent hours at different hospitals and offices each and every week to monitor his progress, had to be induced for a safe delivery, held him for all of a minute before he headed off to the NICU, and spent much of his 12 days working with doctors and nurses, even at home before he passed away.
Well, we got that DIFFERENT experience. And 8 years later, here is that same boy, strangely grown much taller, a lot more vocal, yet at times serious, silly, but careful, happy, but sensitive to others' feelings, especially baby sister (though not so much older sister...). Nathanael loves playing outside, Legos, reading, (especially Harry Potter- he got some of his own books from Uncle John!) trains, friends, family, good food, his new to him Gameboy he saved for and bought on ebay, music, being a BIG kid, and lots of other things.
We love that he is a great helper, loves to read, is smart, is loving, can be kind, and loves the scriptures. In fact, he got scriptures for his birthday and loves reading them with the family. Today he received scripture marking pencils from Uncle Jeff and is so excited to find his favorite verses and outline them for future reference.
Nathanael is an important and precious part of our family. He provides a calmness (AT TIMES) that is wonderful. He provides energy and excitement at other times that only an 8 year old can bring. We love our Nathanael boy!
I have to say that I like this boy, too. :)
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