Jonathan age three......
Jonathan age nine......
Jonathan as he looks now......When I look back it now seems incredible that 30 years have passed by since the birth of my son 20th February, 1980. THIRTY YEARS yesterday!!!
I honestly do not know where the time has gone and how I became so old. When you have a thirty year old son you can no longer kid yourself that you are still a young thing yourself. When I had my one and only child in 1980 I was 24 years old and was considered Mature for a first time mother. Boy have things changed a lot since those days. All the way back then they wanted you to have had all of your children by 25 and I an old lady of 24 was only having my first......
I cannot believe that this great young man is my son. If I could have come up with a wish list everything he is would be on that list. One of my favorite things about my son is his choice of wife. When Jonathan was only 18 years old he dated his FIRST and only girlfriend Tiffany. She was only fifteen at the time but perfect in every way for him. Now today they are happily married and have been for the last three years. I love the fact that they have dated no other and were blessed to meet THE ONE the first time around......
I wish my son Jonathan all the blessings that life has to hold. I would walk over hot coals for you and do it with a smile on my face. Ok, Ok, I agree, that was a bit much, remove the bit about the smile on my face!!!!
Luv you lots son......
P.S I have to add a last note and that is that my son has been holed up in bed with a stinker of a cold and a temperature. His request for his birthday had been one of my roast dinners (you can read my blog about cooking for the story of the roast dinners http://arosewithoutathorn.blogspot.com/2009/09/just-call-me-julia.html). Now it is postphoned until next weekend when he will then hopefully feel like eating......
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13 comments:
Hi Sweet Maureen, your son is so handsome and yes, you are right, they grow up so fast, but we feel we stay the same!! How is that possible and where do the years go? Our first born is now 33yrs old. I was one month shy of 26 when he was born and I was considered old for a first time mom. I have you beat for sure. I can't tell you how many times I have thought about you and wondered what you are doing. I hope this finds Rueben doing well and maybe some good news about him too. Take care and let me know what's up when you have a chance, Char
Hi Maureen,, Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I love when you can stop by:)
I know exactly how you feel. My daughter turned 30 this year too. Its a weird feeling having a 30 year old child. But I was very blessed too. She is a wonderful daughter and has a wonderful family of her own. I hope your son has a great birthday.
Have a great week, spring is on its way:) (()) gail
Oh my, what a handsome man your son is! And I know what you are feeling. How can they keep getting older and we don't?
Mine will turn 40 this year and it just doesn't seem right. He still seems 5 to me.
That was a great post. Hope your son feels better real soon!
Vera
Olivia Paige
Hi, dear friend,
Your son Jonathan is a handsome guy. Please convey my Happy Birthday wishes to him. I, like you, have children that are 30 something which is hard for me to imagine. They are my greatest gift! I hope you have a lovely week, Maureen! Thank you for stopping by for a visit. It always brightens my day when you do! Vicki
Maureen,
I'm so glad I stopped by to say "hello" to you today my friend.
Your son is downright handsome and I bet you are so proud. Isn't it wonderful that you now have a wonderful daughter in law too!
Hope you and DH are doing well. I'm always thinking of you.
xo Cathy
Oh, Maureen, how quickly they grow! Happy birthday to your handsome son.
I hope all is well on your end ...
My kids are all getting older than me! Chuckle!
Thank you for sharing ...
Hugs, Marydon
Happy Birthday Jonathon!! What a beautiful post. I love the pictures!! You are such a sweet mom :) Poor guy, sick on his birthday, thats no good!! I hope he is feeling better now!!
Hugs,
Amy
Hi Maureen!!
I haven't forgotten you. I was actually thinking of you the other day and was going to visit your blog to say hello. So glad you stopped by to visit me. I hope you are doing well. Happy Birthday to your sweet son. He is handsome and photogenic too! ;-) I have been so busy lately.Still looking for a place to live. I hope the right place comes along soon. And I hope we can see each other again soon too. Have a fantastic weekend. xxoo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Hi, dear:
It's been a long time. How are you? Happy birthday to Jonathan.
Chile has suffered the most terrible earthquake in 50 years. If you want to help, you can find some useful links at my blog http://ablogbykittyvalerie.blogspot.com/
Hugs from Chile,
Val
Happy Birthday Jonathan darling. Wishing you and your lovely wife Tiffany life blessed with good health, full of happiness and loads of wealth.
Darling, your son is very handsome, I know how proud you must be. Today, is my son's birthday as well, he turns 22. Time does fly. Hope Jonathan feels better soon.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
Hi sweet Maureen,
I LOVE your Post and also have the adult children in their 30's. You are right...where does time go? I hope to stay in touch better and am glad you are back on MMP Forums - we've missed you greatly. Hope things are improving. Trust in the Lord!
Mary Patterson
Mary's Cottage Treasures
I know how you feel. My son is 40 and I feel like the same age, though I know I don't look like it at 60.
Thank you Maureen for the nice things you said about my little baby doll. That was so sweet of you. I also have a daughter born on Feb.20, 1980. Hard to believe they have grown up so fast. Come back and visit me when you can.
Debbie Lee
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