Monday, February 16, 2009

Can you guess?


Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory. Build me a son whose wishbone will not be where his backbone should be; a son who will know Thee and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge. Lead him I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for those who fail. Build me a son whose heart will be clear, whose goal will be high; a son who will master himself before he seeks to master other men; one who will learn to laugh, yet never forget how to weep; one who will reach into the future, yet never forget the past.

And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor, so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, the meekness of true strength. Then, I, his father, will dare to whisper, I have not lived in vain. -General MacArther

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

love it, love it, love it....now just to find a place in my house to post it. thanks for sharing.

Katie M said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! Oh I'm so excited for you and Bobby!! You are going to LOVE having one of each!! I haven't forgotten you...I just got really bad and let this week slip away from me!!! Maybe tomorrow I will call...if not then, MONDAY!!! Love you!!!

Sadie said...

CONGRATS! I am thrilled for you and your family! I bet AK is just as excited! I hope you are all doing well! Thinking of you!

Becki Francy said...

A daughter and a son...you will love it!