my gabe. . .

here are a few things i love about my gabe. . .
1. his freckles. definitely my favorite part of him. we call them angel kisses, and they are sprinkled all over his little cheeks.
2. his heart. gabe has such a good heart. he loves to help people, he's kind and patient with his little shadow, christian (most of the time). he is sensitive in a way that i don't always understand, but appreciate.
3. his "funnies". he gets just about all of that from his daddy. it's bizarre the "little rick" that comes out in his sense of humor. you make me laugh, gabe.
4. his talents. gabe loves to draw and is actually getting quite good at it. it's fun to watch their little hands learn to shape what has been in their mind all along. he enjoys playing soccer. he was quite the defender this year. he enjoys defense more, but he scored quite a bit, too. he's a quick learner. he picks concepts up quickly, and he loves school and learning.
5. his sensitivity to Jesus. it's been fun to watch gabe learn to be sensitive to Jesus as he grows older. i listened to him explain to his brother today that when he feels like he's going to do wrong that he tells satan, "there is no room for you in my heart, Jesus already filled it up." sometimes i wish he would say that to satan a little more often, but he's learning and it's fun to watch him experiencing God's grace in his little life.

gabe, you are such a miracle. there was a day when we weren't sure if we would be able to have little miracles like you and your brother. you make me smile, cry, laugh, and love. sometimes all at the same time. thank you for being you, for loving your mom even when she messes up, and for showing me how much Jesus loves me. i just can't get enough of you. i love you.