My day with Nathan

Today was a very special day in my life and one that I'll always cherish. It was my last day with Nathan, all by myself, before he becomes a married man. After he got engaged, I asked him if I could have one day with him when we could just spend a special day between us. Today was that day...





Our first stop of the day was Men's Wearhouse where he was fitted for his tuxedo. I know that I will cry when I see him in his tuxedo - he is going to make a very handsome groom. After that, we headed out to go shopping for some honeymoon clothes. He had a few specific things that he was looking for. As he was in the dressing room trying on some clothes, it brought back lots of old memories. When Nathan was a little boy, he loved to dress up. When he was about 3, he was getting ready for a birthday party and when he came out of his room, he had on a coat, tie and dress pants. He always loved to dress up. Today, when he came out of the dressing room, I asked myself, "Where did the time go?" How did 25 years get here so quickly? I don't know if it was just coincidence or what, but I saw so many little boys today that reminded me of my two sons. I guess I am just feeling all nostalgic or something...











I'm so proud of Nathan and the man that he has become. He is such a good guy and he is proof that good guys DON'T finish last. He is going to be a wonderful husband and father. If he is half as good of a husband as he has been a son, Alyson is going to be a very lucky wife. I feel so blessed to call him my son and I pray that our relationship continues to be strong for the rest of our lives.





When we hugged each other as we were ending our special day, I got very teary. Nathan asked me what was wrong and I just said, "I'm so happy for you!" I know that my relationship with Nathan will change after he marries. After all, it should. He told me that things wouldn't change, but I know they will. I feel like I'm losing my son (in a good way), but I know things will never be the same. I'm not letting him go, but I'm loosening up my grip. I cried all the way home - not because of any other reason than how excited I am for Nathan! Alyson is a wonderful woman and I'm so excited that she is going to be my daughter-in-law. I have prayed for my two son's wives since the day they were born. I know that God blessed our family with Alyson.





One month from today, my baby boy will take a bride and I will never again be the most important woman in his life. I'm ready to step aside, but I pray that he always knows how much he is loved by his momma.

Second Row

Years ago I had a child,

In another place and time.

The greatest thing about this child:

He was completely mine.

I held him to my breast so close,

He filled me so with love.

He made me know without a doubt,

He was a gift from up above.

Through the years I've watched him grow,

And at times I'd lend a hand,

Til now this beautiful gift from God

Has turned into a man.

For years I was the only woman

In this young man's life,

For, you see, I was his mother,

And he hadn't taken a wife.

Then I saw a lonely look

That crept into his eyes,

There was a place I could not fill

No matter how I tried.

So I prayed God send another

Into this young man's life,

That very special person

That he would call his wife.

Then he met another

That set his heart aglow.

And I left my place of honor

For a seat in the second row.

For God answered this mother's prayer

And sent him the very best,

Of all the women on this earth

He chose Alyson over the rest.

So I'll thank God for Alyson every day,

And I'll love her the best I can.

For being the wife God has chosen

For my little boy, who's now a man.