My second son had a milestone birthday. He is my quiet child, rarely sharing his ideas with me.
But actions speak WAY louder than words, and I have nothing but praise for him and his actions.
As most of you readers know, I “unschooled” my children. Because I have a teaching degree I had the guts to be experimental. I chose to spend mornings reading Bible stories and other great works of literature to my kids.
I never graded them, never tested them except to fulfill the Minnesota state education laws, that included a yearly standardized test.
I kept track of their progress with that test. There were always weaknesses noted, and strengths. I never worried.
Now, all of you know that all of my kids have at least one college degree, four of them have two. My method worked for me.
Putting an emphasis on the Commands of Christ, Biblical literacy, and English literature was the key to their success, I believe.
But my second son excelled. He was the top academic ROTC cadet in this entire area, a program that included every college and university in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He won award after award in the ROTC department at the University of Minnesota.
He was a killer-fast runner, aiding the U of MN running team to a top slot in the Army 10-miler in Washington D.C..
He was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Afghanistan.
Can I be singing his praises today, as he just completes three decades of his life?
He has degrees in Geography (B.S.) and Computer Science (B.S.) from the University of Minnesota, a school that is ranked 90 in the nation.
He has a brilliant wife and son, a home and an excellent job. He is a believer.
Such a quiet man, you’d never know how accomplished he is.
I just wanted to focus on him and his goodness, celebrate his life. I’m so thankful for him, and I love him so much. His dad was always so proud of him. I am.
May God bless his life with joy, peace, and love.
I know he has the hope that endures.
Bless you, dear one.