My Son

My son...I can hardly say those words without my eyes filling up with tears

A boy...I've anticipated this moment for weeks, months, and years

We've been planning for your arrival, and praying for you too

Looking forward to your presence turning our pink house a bit more blue

All my life I've been surrounded by many strong women who care

Now all that love I've been blessed with I have a chance to share

Respect your mother and sisters, they love you more than you could know

They'll teach you, they'll encourage you, and they'll help you grow

I'll try to be an example of what it means to be a man

Do what it takes to show my love in whatever way I can

Please take my good traits but learn from my mistakes

Learn that a real man GIVES to others far more than he TAKES

A man should be a bold leader and stand for what is right

A man is humble and calm but knows when he must be firm and fight

Be honest and be kind; know that it's ok to cry.

Be curious about life; don't blindly follow but instead ask 'why?'

Your life has meaning and purpose; your life is in God's plan

You are meant to be right HERE right NOW and grow into a strong man

Words can't describe the feeling of seeing some of me in you

Please know your existence is meant to be and God's love for you is true

Caleb Preston Croxford

born Thursday, April 16, 2015 @ 2:26am

8 lbs. 2 oz., 20 in.