ALEC

An observer. Thoughtful, smart as a whip, and a tender heart to minister to others' needs.

Alec is our second born child, and our youngest son. He came into this world bigger than life itself (I'm not kidding, this kid was 10 lbs, 13 oz)--and the doctor almost dropped him because of it. (yes, she actually admitted to this!)

He had some troubles at birth, and was kept in the Neonatal Intermediate ICU on an I.V. for the first 24 hours of his life. When I was finally wheeled to his little bassinet, I realized just how out-of-place he seemed in a room full of 2 and 3 pound babies. They looked so tiny in their isolettes, and Alec was spilling over he was so big!

I was able to cuddle him and nurse him right away--boy was he hungry!

He was a quiet little baby, and we worried he had delays....but our concerns were allayed when he began speaking in full sentences at 18 months. That right, folks, he went from zero to five million words in one day! (Okay, a little exaggerated, but you get the point)

Alec is our black and white thinker. There is a right and a wrong for every situation, and he'll call you on it if something is unfair. This way of thinking has served him well in most situations, but has also caused some difficulties with certain teachers.....*cringe*

As strong willed as he can be, Alec has the most tender heart you'll ever see in a nine year old body. He has a love for animals, and for babies, both of whom are completely vulnerable and needy. I thank God for him every day....especially on the days that I could strangle him (but choose not to!).

Alec.

(Oh, he was diagnosed, at age 3, with Type 1 diabetes....but that is not who he is.)