It's time - time to start writing again.

Oh Lord, how majestic is your name. How lovely are the feet of those who walk with you.

Today was a glorious day. As I worked diligently on planning out Jeremiah's Christmas present, my Tyler babysat his brother - patiently and playfully. I listened in as he taught his baby brother to say please and thank you, to pick up toys before he played with anything else, and as he spoke so sweetly and kindly to his little brother. I should have been teaching Tyler Math, Science, Social studies etc. But it was a beautiful moment to hear him.

We began a wonderful relationship with our new children's pastor. Recently, I read a book with Tyler "A Young Man After God's Own Heart" by Jim George. Right away in this book, it spoke about mentorship, and the importance of this in a young man's life. It gave him a homework assignment to find a man who he KNOWS loves Jesus, and ask that man to mentor him. Without hesistation, Tyler chose Pastor Josh Tiner to be his mentor. They met for the first time last week. I can't express my gratitude to this man - a man who is willing to pour into my son, wisdom and fun for an hour and a half of his life each week.

Last week, Tyler began praying for wisdom, knowledge, and that he would grow to be a righteous man (this was his lunch time prayer), making righteous choices even today. Last week, he avoided temptation, and told me about the temptations that he fled from. He wanted to steal root beer, dishonor me, and lie to me - but after realizing all the commandments he would break, he chose not to. AND he told me all about it! I was touched so deeply as his mother.

Also, last week, Tyler took his Friday night to help a group of ladies set up for our tea. He set up about 200 chairs, and was setting tables, running errands and the best servant. He had accidentally skipped lunch, and dinner came to him at 8:30pm. He not only did not complain, he volunteered to stay later so that he could help - Dad came to get him to go home and play, and he asked to stay to help set up. It wasn't "fun" - it was a LOT of work. He was such a sweet servant. I really appreciated all he did.

This week, Pastor Josh and Tyler began "The Truth Chronicles" - which is an Adventures in Odyssey series. It's about different worldviews. When I picked up Tyler (he was hiding in a snow fort in front of Pastor Josh's house), he was barely buckled when he announced "MOM! I'm a missionary!!! I am going to tell this kid 'Zach' all about Jesus tomorrow at swimming. If he doesn't know Jesus, I'm going to tell him about Jesus and how He died on the cross to save us. - I might just save his life Mom! Just like you did with that lady last week Mom. I won't save him, but God will, but I will be willing to let God use me Mom. I'm going to say 'here am I Lord, send me' like Isaiah did in Isaiah 6:6."

Tears flowed. My Tyler is 9. He was given a diagnosis of Autism when he was 3. We didn't know if he would ever speak, we didn't know if he would ever have the social skills to have friends, or understand how to communicate well. We didn't know, so we prayed. Every night we prayed over him - blessings - blessings of speech, blessings of communication, blessings of understanding and knowledge. We prayed that he would have a love for Jesus at a young age. We prayed that he would have a passion to serve God at a young age.

God heard our prayers. He has a plan for Tyler. He is looking out for Tyler. He created him just the way he is with NO mistakes. I am so proud of Jesus. I am so proud of all the work HE has done through my dear son. I am touched to the core of my heart by the love that is flowing through Tyler right now. I am grateful.