My introduction to motherhood....

began with a 10 pound 2 ounce breech baby boy, that spent the first few days of his life in the NICU at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. The first time I saw him he was wired to everything and had some IVs in. It was quite a shock to see. It took us several years to have a 'breather,' and I was quite taken with him! I didn't know he would have colic, or have projectile vomiting (oh the smell, LOL), or that he would have his days and nights mixed up, or have a lot of allergies. Nor did I know that at 6 months he could get out of his crib, or that he would walk at 7 1/2 months. Todd was quite the introduction to motherhood. He was our 'toy' for nearly 3 years. There came a point when this child was KING of our home. He wanted...we did. OH that was sad! I had to confess my sin in this matter to the LORD, seek forgiveness, and ask for help in undoing what we had done. My husband and I worked for 3 weeks changing Todd from a demanding child, to one that understood a simple NO, or DON'T, or even a look that would stop him in his tracks. Proverbs 22:15 "Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him." GOD's WORD is true!

The next 20 years have been a delight for us. He has grown from a child into a man. Along the way, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and developed a love to serve the LORD. He loves the WORD of GOD... the truth that it contains. He is ready and willing to share it at anytime, any place with anyone. The biggest problem we have had with Todd... would be maybe forgetting to take the trash out. He has been a willingly obedient child. One that sees his sin, and wants to make it right. He has been a joy to us.

As a young man of 23, he owns his own lawn service. He is licensed and insured doing commerical and residential properties. He has a customer base of over 100. He has never lacked for work, or for GOD's provision for him. He has never been in debt, and owns a truck, car, and all his equipment by paying cash.

He also attends The DELAND SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE.

He is an avid reader. When he was a young teen he decided that if he ate 3 times a day, he should read GOD's Word 3 times a day. He loves to listen to preaching, and enjoys preaching. He has a heart for older people. He loves to spend time visiting with them.

Todd has been a constant blessing to us. A son that has and continues to be a joy to us. GOD has been gracious to me and my husband, and all our failings to allow us a son that brings so much to our lives. We delight that Todd desires to serve the LORD with his life... in that Todd will find JOY.

I Samuel 1:27-28

For this child I prayed;

and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him.

ThereFore also I have lent him to the LORD;

as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD.

And he woshipped the LORD there.

Proverbs 4:3

For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

Can't tell it here, but Todd has an eye with 2 different colors.
That makes him unique. LOL

I Timothy 4:12-16

Let no man dispise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity,

in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Till I come,

give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee,

which was given thee by prophecy,

with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Meditate upon these things;

give thyself wholly to them,

that thy profiting may appear to all.

Take heed unto thyself,

and unto the doctrine;

continue in them:

for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself,

and them that hear thee.

He is #1 Favorite OLDEST son here!

:)