{my heritage forever}

It's safe to say that our boys don't read my blog.  *grin*
Except, of course, when I drag them over to read an occasional entry (like their annual birthday posts).
So I don't think I'm living too recklessly by posting pictures of a little project we've got going for our firstborn's graduation.
You'll keep the secret with me, right?

At the beginning of the school year, I purchased a journaling Bible with our son's name engraved upon the front cover.  Periodically throughout the school year, my husband and I have taken turns writing notes, prayers, and insights in the margins.  These are personal notes of application; heartfelt prayers of surrender; lessons that God is teaching Drew's dad and me.  I'm assuming that, like the book of letters we gave each of our sons on their 13th birthdays, it's a gift that will only grow in value and meaning over the years.  I, for one, was in tears this morning as I read some of my husband's thoughts for his firstborn son preparing to leave home.  And as I added additional thoughts today, I was struck by the way God was using His Word to unite us; to prepare my heart in this new season and minister to it as only He can.

"How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your Word.
With my whole heart I seek You;
let me not wander from Your commandments!
I have stored up Your Word in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.  
Blessed are You, O Lord;
teach me Your statutes!
With my lips I declare
all the rules of Your mouth.
In the way of your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
I meditate on Your precepts
and fix my eyes on Your ways.
I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your Word."
Psalm 119:9-16

{"Your testimonies are my heritage forever, 

for they are the joy of my heart."}

Psalm 119:111