Cub Scouts

I can't believe it's already been nearly 2 weeks since we brought Aaron home! I took him with me to a baby shower for my best friend, Amy's little sister, Shauna last Saturday. So it was like a regular old Valley Center, CA reunion right there in Lindon, Utah! It is always so amazing to spend time with my longest (not necessarily oldest) friends.

So Amy's mom, Sue A., who has been like one more mother for me (I have so many these days, it's rad), had a present at the shower - not for Shauna, but for me! It was so sweet. She gave us the softest socks ever (that actually stay on his feet), the cutest monkey outfit, the softest blanket, a towel....and a poem. This is it:

A Cub Scout Parent's Prayer

Look down upon my son, Dear Lord,

This smiling Cub of mine.

Please take his hand along the way

So he may never stray.

Bless my son tonight, Dear Lord,

And help him walk with Thee.

Give him comfort, warmth, & love;

He's all the world to me.

Bless his daily efforts,

And make him strong & true;

For life's a heavy burden,

And we're all in need of You.

The absolute best part of this poem is that it's in my mother's handwriting. Somehow, Sue managed to keep this plain old piece of lined notebook paper for at least 20 years. Anyone else would have thrown it away. Sue not only kept it, but knew she had it, knew where to find it, and brought it out at the most perfect time for me. Thank you so much, Sue! I recognized it immediately; just seeing the perfect, unmistakable handwriting brought tears to my eyes (and everyone else's). And if that wasn't precious enough, on the back side of the frame is a special note from Mama Sue. I'll love her forever.