Notes to Elijah


This is my moochie man.
He does not like you to call him anything but
Elijah.

I love, love, love that little guy - that little face - that spitfire of a boy.
When he was born we named him
Elijah Nathaniel
which means
The Lord is my God
and
Gift of God

I need to remind myself of the gift that Elijah is to me -- to our family.  He's in the midst of those challenging end of the twos.  He's busy, into everything, thinks he's big, and lacks some self-control.  His mamma is tired.  So this morning, before I begin the day and before he begins being busy I decided to remind myself of all the great and awesome gifts that Elijah brings to our life.

He is:

so sweet
caring
silly
refuses to call his number 6 during roll call
loves Jesus
independent
instead of saying I he says mine-a
curious
tender
a jumper
a laugher
adventurous
my gift from God -- truly
hilarious
shrugs his shoulders when he doesn't know
always says thank-you
funny
rides a little car all around the main level
a joy
a thinker
a child of God

So that when I see this later


I will remember

this.

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I've linked up to Fingerprints Fridays on TheRustedChain blog.
( I came back to read other blogs, read her entry, and knew I needed to link up.) 


 Elijah has the fingerprints of God all over him.
  He was our baby we had when we were told there would be no more due too the beast of cancer.
(and yes, we've had two since that prediction)

16 comments:

Michelle (michabella) said...

I love your cute little 2 year old's name! And I love this post! You are an amazing momma and woman of God. <333

artsyclay said...

He is PRECIOUS ... a wonderful gift from God!

Michelle DeRusha said...

So sweet. And such a story of joy (read your comment over at Beki's).

Happy weekend to you and your beautiful family.

Karen Lange said...

What a little cutie! What a special gift. He'll be grown before you know it. (Sigh, mine are:) You have a great treasure,
Happy weekend,
Karen

Lindsay said...

Awww... what a sweet post, Rachel!! Elijah is such a cutie pie. :) Have a lovely Friday!

~ Love,
Lindsay

A Family of Love said...

He is so cute and precious! I have an almost 2 year old who is very busy and keeps me on my toes all day!

carlotta cisternas said...

He is precious.

BARBIE said...

He's so cute! It's a great thing to continually remind ourselves of the gifts our children bring to our lives. Blessings!

Rosebud Collection said...

What a little darling..He is so cute..Wonderful Fingerprint..Children are the best..
Happy Fingerprint Friday.

Meredith said...

Love it! Those are great pics and a great post! Have a blessed weekend!!

Laura@OutnumberedMom said...

What a doll! Isn't it amazing how different God made them all?

Come on over for some mom inspiration and encouragement.

Anonymous said...

What a cutie! My just turned 3 year old won't let anybody call him anything but his first name too...which is very similar to Elijah and has the same meaning! (I don't use their real names on my blog.)

I have added your button to my {~blog sisters~} page located at the top of my blog.

carissa said...

elijah is just so full of cuteness! what a sweet post to remember all of the unique and beautiful ways the Lord has made him. you are the best mama. hope you martin's have a beautiful weekend!!!

Anonymous said...

That first pic really cracks me up. Pity those who fall under the wrath of the Moochie Man!
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Suz said...

What a cutie! He looks like a handfull,as they used to say.

Someday, the things he does and says with be the stories of legend!

Moriah Simonowich said...

Your little guy, Elijah is SO cute! :)

You remind me a lot of my mom. She has 4 girls & 3 boys. She homeschools 6 of us as well and enjoys it most days also. lol :)My oldest sister recently had a baby boy named Asher. So now my mom is really excited about being a grandma (and of course I'm loving being an aunt!).

Blessings in Christ,
Moriah

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