Hard to believe Karson is 14 years old!! He has changed so much this last year. Stretched out and slimmed up. But his heart hasn't changed. He is still that sweet, thoughtful boy I am so proud of. I have been told on several separate occasions about his willingness to help. One compliment came from his history teacher: Fernando, who is in a wheelchair, needs extra help around school...getting to class and help in the lunch line. The community presented him with a new wheelchair. During the ceremony, the principal asked for all the boys who had helped Fernando to stand and be recognized. Karson did not stand. When asked later why he didn't get up, he told his teacher that he didn't want the recognition. He helped Fernando because he was a friend and needed it. WOW! Talk about making a momma proud. Then she went on to tell me how she hoped the child she is carrying turns out just like Karson. She asked me some advice in raising one as good as Karson. I readily admitted it was ALL God's doing. All I do is pray, pray, PRAY!!!
Another reason to be proud of this kid is his plans for the summer. He is going on a mission trip to Belize with our church group. The trip costs $1600. Family has thankfully donated 2/3 of the money. Karson has saved Christmas money, birthday money and worked for the rest. See?!? See why I am so proud?!?
I did let him invite friends over one afternoon/evening. We cooked burgers. I made his fav strawberry cake and homemade ice cream. Ryan and Cameron came over to hang out and celebrate. Luckily Nana was able to join us too!
Karson got a couple of very special birthday videos from some sweet cousins! Too cute...thanks Aunt Jami, Cameryn and Zoey!
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