My First Born Son

Seven years ago, as of yesterday, my first born son arrived on this earth.  I remember distinctly the sleepless night before his arrival, the 2am shower I took because I couldn't sleep, the feeling of anxiousness and excitement when arriving at the hospital at 5, and the shock of finding out I was in labor on my own!  Kasey was just as excited as I was, and we both could hardly contain ourselves as we waited for the moment we would put a face to the son we were already in love with.  Gavin was not only our first child, but the first Cowger grandson.

There is nothing quite like meeting your child for the first time.  Holding them close in your arms and feeling just an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and blessedness.  Their small body engulfed in your arms has such a way of stealing your heart and the breath right out of your chest.  Gavin Lee Cowger has blessed our lives from day one.  He was, and continues to be, such a mild tempered child that has a quiet sense of leadership and determination.   In his leadership, he also is very obedient and a great help with his two younger brothers.

Gavin LOVES sports and is very talented at them.  He listens intently to details and conversations (welcomed or not) and has an inquiring mind.  He also has such a security already in Jesus.  My prayer for Gavin is that he continues to grow in his love and friendship with Jesus.  I pray that his quiet leadership continues to grow in service and with a deep desire to share Christ with others.  I also pray that he uses whatever platform God grants him in the future to further His kingdom and to bring Him glory.

Through Gavin, God gave Kasey and I a deeper understanding of the Father's love for
us.  He also granted us with one of the biggest blessings in our lives.  We cherish every moment with Gavin.  While it saddens me to see him grow older, it also excites me for the things to come.  God has big plans for Gavin, and I can't wait to see how He uses his life to bring glory to Him.