I want an arrow tattoo.

Yes. I know. Another tattoo. AND of something that has all of a sudden become popular. Arrows are in. I didn't know this though when I chose and prayed over a verse for our sweet Watson Graeme.

God brought this verse to my attention again today through a dear sweet friend. Watson and I woke up this morning, packed up our things and spent the morning with a wonderful family (I taught their daughter last year).

Libby (my friend) asked me if I had had any revelations in my short almost 4 months of being a mom. I had no idea what to say... I started leaning toward stereotypical answers, and then it clicked. "I appreciate my husband more."

I told her I'm realizing that I am raising Watson to be an adult, and he won't be around forever, and it makes me appreciate and love my husband more... because, Lord willing, we will be living under the same roof for a long time. She then brought up the verse that we chose for Watson. It talks about how blessed the man is who fills his quiver with children - that they are like arrows. You shoot arrows out, and we are called to send our children out into the world. (Also, remember, Watson's name means powerful warrior - the minute we chose the name, this verse totally came to mind!)


I look forward to loving on Watson. I look forward to teaching him about Jesus. I look forward to HIM teaching me about Jesus and I look forward to seeing him grow up and teach his children about Jesus (that's my prayer anyway!). I pray that Seth and I can nurture his soul, that we can point Watson toward Christ and that we will always place Jesus first.

Also my best friend, Sara, got my temporary arrow tattoos for my birthday so I could practice and see if I really do want one! I do. But hopefully my real one will be straight ;-) <3