Raising Godly Boys

I have spoken quite a bit on raising a daughter who will be a homemaker. But, I haven't spent much time speaking on behalf of those of us who are also trying to raise boys.

I grew up with a sister. My father wasn't around much so I did not relate to boys well in school. So, as you could very well imagine, I had my troubles when I got out into the "real" world after graduation. And, with no real spiritual guidance, I got in trouble. No drugs but there was alcohol involved. And, many more sins that I will not give mention to as I have asked for forgiveness and I would like them to remain in silence for the moment.

God gave me a wonderful man. He sent this man into my life and I knew within a week that I would marry him. Why? Because he had a job and a car! Simply put. I did not care about much else. Yeah, he was cute with his glasses on and his gentle nature. But, I was not taught how to "date" so I went out into the grown up world and lived it how I wanted to.

I had no idea what our lives would hold, but there were plenty of trials and tribulations. Many we put upon ourselves. I became saved young. To tell the truth, I have always known God, who He was, but did not have that "relationship" with him as I should have. I would do as I pleased then ask for forgiveness. That is not what He wants from us. So, after I married David, and God continued to work in both our lives, we knew we were going to church.

God and church have been a very huge part of our lives. We don't just go to church on Sundays. We try to live our lives to the best of our abilities as God would have us. That's how we are raising our children. We want God, His Word, and His Songs, to be a big part of their lives as well.

Caleb has some big shoes to fill. His father is the pastor. What will God call Caleb to be when he grows up? A Spiritual Leader. A Father, I pray. And, he is already getting some practice at it.

Last night, our 2-year old neighbor spent the night. She LOVES Erin and spending time with us and she did not want to go home even after spending the day with us. After dinner, I asked Erin to clean the kitchen. Skye wanted a bath. So, Caleb gave Skye a bath. He spent the whole time in the bathroom with her while she was in the tub, helped her wash up, and then got her out, dried off, AND dressed. Even though, he put her diaper on backwards. :) Afterwards, I thanked him for doing so.

If the Lord so chooses, Caleb is going to make a great father! Just like his father!