A Gift for Konor *DEEP THOUGHTS WARNING*

I have had some time to sit and reflect a little bit today. I've mostly reflected on what my goals are for my family. Kris and I are really great and making goals together, but what personally do I want for my family? It's mostly a gift for my son.

I want to give Konor a happy, stress free childhood. I speak to a lot of parents that are transitioning constantly with their young children, or are living on all sorts of assistance and can't afford little things for their own children. I don't mean that Konor NEEDS tons of brand new toys or clothes. I'm not far above buying used or getting hand me downs. What I want for Konor is space to explore in his home and attend the same school growing up. I want to take him around Alaska, around the States, around the world! I want to be able to give him experiences that he can cherish.

Beyond things, I want Konor to grow up in a church we love. I adore our church here in Anchorage. It's home. The pastoral staff is fabulous, the people are fabulous, I just love it. I want Konor to have friends there and grow up with these little guys and girls. The way I did. My best friends, are the same friends I've had since I was very young. I want Konor to have lasting, strong relationships with others. I want him to have close friends that will help him stay accountable to God. I want Konor to know and love God.

That seems somewhat heavy on a calm Sunday afternoon, but it's so important to me. I have the most supportive and loving husband that will do anything to give Konor and I a happy, worry free life. I praise Jesus everyday that he gave me such a hard working husband. We both work hard to afford the life we have. We are learning everyday about choices we make effecting the future. We know what we want and thankfully we are on the same page! We both work for promising companies and we come home committed to family time. When I realize what I want to give my family, my son, and I realize I have to wait and be patient it makes me so sad. I am very much a "want it hear and now" type of lady, and I struggle with being patient. God is working on my big time in this area. Perhaps that's why my heart is heavy with this today.


Konor deserves a happy, worry free childhood.