Christmas is Jared's favorite time of year. At 11 years old, most kids are well past the Christmas magic phase, but Jared still "believes." Every day he enthusiastically asks me if "Christmas tomorrow?" This morning when I woke up he had taken out every present under the tree and had put them in piles on the couch. He wears a Santa hat to school every day. Plugging in the Christmas lights outside and on the tree seems to have evolved into his responsibility. If someone is arguing or unhappy, Jared is the first to say, "We a happy family." He reminds us continually that Christmas is about peace. He does constant little acts of service daily; making his sister's bed, setting the table without being asked, helping his sister clean the kitchen, and of course his ever constant hugs and kisses. He makes us remember that the best gift is giving of ourselves. Jared brings the light of Christ and peace of the season into our home. Some people only see that Jared is handicapped, but all we see is love. We are so grateful for his presence in our family!
Pictures by BAP photography www.brittanyandersonphotography.com
6 comments:
I love Jared for all the reasons you shared, and more!! He is a true blessing to all of us who know him.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, JARED...
i love this boy!
You've just been tagged with the Quirky Tag...
http://loveyalyn.blogspot.com/2008/11/quirks-are-odd-habits.html
WOW! The Tanner girls have been busy making their blogs beautiful...
Your's looks fabulous!!
I think it's my turn for some lessons...LOL
P.S. Did you notice that this is the third comment I have made on this post? I think it's time for a new one... teehee :-D
i love that little guy, and whether it be through a picture, seeing him walking home from school in his boots, or seeing him at my parents door he always brings a smile to my face!!! what a great spirit to have around - merry christmas and happy new year to you guys!
i love jared, he is the sweetest person ever.
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