a sinless son

is a foreign thought

but being a mother

isn't.

thinking on Jesus' life

from birth,

toddlerhood

to manhood--

i ponder his humanity.

and i think of life with a beloved son.

hearing the little voice

recalling scripture

telling stories

dripping with

imagination.

listening to

his voice in the other room

songs made up

heart of joy

overflowing

through melody.

walking together

thoughts pouring

from his little heart

declaring the birds sing

hymns and praises to God.

contagious energy

desire to play

childhood created to be fun.

awakening,

excitement to see

his parents,

experiencing the day.

watching

as he helps

daddy outside

raking

shoveling

woodworking

learning about

the sweat of his brow,

value in hard work

the pride in earning a wage.

looking intently

at his father

an example...

admiration.

heart filling

with deep affection

sharing merriment

laughing at life

abiding in joy.

being encouraged

in saving

mommy and daddy

from bad guys.

sweeping,

dust scattering,

heart full

from helping.

bending down

to wipe up wet footprints

fresh from the tub.

recalling

the day's fingerprint-

now erased.

ready for tomorrow's imprint.

the delight in his family

cupping mommy's face in his hands

just because.

declaring his love for kisses.

the excitement of church.

of his body

of his people

his family.

enjoyment of food

delighting in taste.

declaration of things

delicious to tastebuds.

a full heart

watching him stand in awe

of wind

and

rain.

enjoying

the young marvel at beauty.

gifts to his mother

flowers

pride in the choice

that he and daddy picked.

the same excitement

in bringing home rocks

anticipation

for the same response

the flowers delivered.

a heart

moved

from such gifts.

life as a mother to a son.

marveling

that

even the prince of glory

and creator of the universe

wondered at what He made.

the designer of laughter

experienced it for the first time.

author of our story,

maker of the heavens

delighted and redeemed

such things as these.