Being the mama of a little boy is wonderful. There is something special and unique about the relationship of mother and son, and I can see it developing with Elliot already. I also feel this weight to raising a son. The idea that we are raising a future man here, seems daunting at times. This boy will grow up and be a husband and father (Lord willing) and be called to protect and serve those around him. What does that mean for Adam and myself as his parents? What does this look like in our parenting? For us, it brings us to our knees. We realize how ill-equipped we are and how insufficient our parenting is. Thankfully, we have a faithful and loving God who promises to provide all of our needs. So, it looks like utter dependance on the Lord. There is nothing that we can do-- we need that grace of Jesus Christ every moment of every day (and he's only 8 months old!).
This article has been a great form of encouragement for me.
