My Heritage

A dear friend of mine gave a little talk at my baby shower. I was prepared to hear all about parenting. Things to do and things not to do, and a few "tricks" that she had learned through the years. Instead I was given the sweetest speech. I couldn't even look at her for fear of tears.

My friend talked about my qualities, and encouraged me to take what I already have into parenting, then she talked about my family. She knows my parents well and has met all of my sisters and grandparents, and nephews and neices. She encouraged me with the godly heritage that I come from.

There are at least 4 generations of believers that come before me in my family. There may be more, however, I just don't know. I was able to sit there and look at my grandmother (Jonathan Boone's great grandmother) and my sisters, and my nephews and realize that because of nothing of ourselves we have been blessed with a rich heritage.

My Mom could have come down to visit me and be at my baby shower (which she would have loved!) But instead she and my dad and sister stayed with my grandpa for a week so that my grandma could be with us. They adjusted their lives and schedules so that we could be blessed. (And we were!!!)

There are generations of my family that pray for Kyle and I, and who pray for Jonathans salvation. It's a bit overwhelming really, but it's one of the dearest blessings the Lord has bestowed on Kyle and I... I wouldn't trade that for the world!

Abigail, if you read this one, then ask grandma and Dad and Mom how they got saved. Ask them about Granny, ask them about grandmama and granddaddy, and watch. You are already such a sweet girl, and teachable, so learn their ways!!! As mom always says, "it will come back to you ten fold".