My Son

My son, Justin, is so amazing.  At the age of 19 he surprises me everyday with his maturity, the decisions he makes and just how he looks at life.  

Next week he will start his 2nd year at Midlands Tech in pursuit of an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology.  While attending school full-time he is also working at O'Reilly's Auto Parts as a RSS (which is kinda like a Asst. Store Mgr).  This semester he will have two days that he will have to attend classes from 8 AM until 8 PM.  This means that he will basically not have one complete day off between work and school.  I have told him to only work Friday - Sunday but he will not agree to it.  He refuses to rely on me to help with his gas and his playtime expenses.  How many 19 year olds would pass up their parents money and suggestion of working less hours?  Not many that I know of. 

I look forward to the times when he gets home at a decent time, comes into my room and lies on the bed just to see how my day was.  There is not a day that goes by that we don't talk at least 2-3 times a day.  It maybe just a brief hey or it can be a long conversation about the events of our day. 

In today's society not many people can say that they always tell the truth, but Justin can.  He is one of those rare individuals that will tell you the truth even if it means that he may get in trouble.   I do not worry about him because when he tells me where he is going to be, that is where he is going to be. 

Everyday I am so grateful that GOD choose me to be his mother.   Justin, thank you for all you do for your Mom and Rob.  We love you more than you will ever know.  Continue doing what you have been doing and I look forward to watching all of your dreams will come true.

Love you to the moon and back, buddy.