Nineteen

How is it possible that it's been 19 years since Carson was born? It kind of makes me feel old...but this post is about Carson, not me :)

Happy birthday to my tallest son. You are doing great things in Africa that are helping you become a great man. You have selflessly given two years of your life to serve the people of Cameroon and Congo. You've only been gone a little over 7 months, but you've already learned, seen, and given so much. Your life will never be the same. I miss your loud laugh, our conversations (although not the debates or the huge shoes by the door), and you making me laugh every day (but you do make me laugh every Monday in your emails). Even though I miss you every day, I wouldn't trade it for anything for the experiences you are having.

Here's what I said on Facebook today:

I know you won't see this for a while...but just wanted you to know how glad I am you joined our family 19 years ago today! That little baby with such huge eyes and well-developed lungs has turned into a wonderful man doing great service for two years in Africa. 

I hope your birthday was a great one--I saw a picture of you wielding a machete today, so something makes me think that it was pretty good! Love you tons!!

Day of Helping Hands Service in Yaounde'