Month: July 2023

July 12, 1991, it is a day that is etched in my memory. The day Thomas Alexander made his grand appearance. 

The day was a hot, sunny, not a cloud in the sky kind of Texas day.

Normal for July in every way but one, my beautiful baby boy was joining the population that day.

Alex from the day you were born I loved you immeasurably, you added to our family in ways you cannot begin to imagine. Three is a magical number and you were number three.

You were perfection from the start, born with your dark hair, that turned blond like your brother before you, your dark eyes that had a hint of mischievousness, your infections smile. You completed us as a family unit, you were and are very much loved.

You were a happy, precocious baby and toddler, a curious child, always taking things apart. Eager to learn from the start, there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

I am so proud of you, I am proud of how much you have overcome to get to where you are.

A husband, a father, a business owner and an amazing son, you have a lot to be proud of.

I am thankful that when God was handing out souls He decided to hand yours to our family.

I hope you have an amazing birthday son, I hope your life is filled with laughter and love and wonder.

Just remember, taking time out of your busy schedule to enjoy the fruits of your labor is not a waste of resources or energy. It is a must, to reenergize and to rejuvenate so you can continue to grow and give all areas of your life the attention it deserves.

Happy Birthday son, I love your so much,

Mom

Today is a momentous day. It is my granddaughter Tessa’s birthday. Today she is sixteen.

So here are some of the things I have witnessed as she has grown up:

You have tremendous heart, I pray you never lose your capacity to love and to empathize with others, it is a God given gift.

You have an amazing imagination, I have had the privilege of watching that imagination grow and expand. I pray you continue to foster it and recognize the source from which it comes.

You are so intelligent, the way you look at the world and learn from your surroundings is truly a wonder. I pray you continue to learn from those around you. Be discerning in what and who you learn from.

You are beautiful, not only physically but internally, my mother, your great grandmother Odela Testerman, would always tell me that true beauty starts on the inside and works its way outward. Don’t be fooled by fleeting beauty in others.

You are an amazing young woman and I am so humbled that I have gotten a front row seat in watching your transformation.

Always remember where you came from and allow God to guide you in where you go.

Love,

Gigi