Wherever He Goes

About ten years ago, Julianne was finishing up her student teaching here in Tempe.   NAU was behind her and life was a clean "chalkboard".  Every Friday she would ride her bike home and despite being tired out, she had a surge of energy left, since the whole week end was ahead of her.   It was a pleasure to  take her out to lunch or shopping on those Friday afternoons.  I learned more about her life then than any other time during the busy week, since she was "free" and unusually talkative.

This was also the beginning of the Brenden era, and of course my antenna was tuned in; especially when I could see he might be a keeper.  One afternoon at the food court in Chandler Mall, we sat across the table.  Brenden was the topic, again.  As I listened to her, she spoke so unafraid, "Mom, if I marry Brenden I will have to go wherever he goes."

She could picture herself with him and she had faith to jump, knowing life would be grand.  I do think about that statement often, especially since they've been in Lincoln for 9 wonder full years.  She spoke prophetically then, even though I'm not sure either of us knew the reality.  She was safeguarded by faith and love for the man of her dreams.  Jump?  How high?  It was evident she was committed, no matter what.

That's all I needed to know.  Faith is a beautiful thing; especially for a mother to witness in her children.

This year is the year they were led to a great career opportunity in SLC, with a new home in Farmington.  A landmark year! This is also Brenden's birthday.  I appreciate him for so many reasons!  No wonder she'll follow him anywhere. 

Happy Birthday, Brenden!