One of the greatest responsibilities of parenting is praying that God will reveal each child’s unique gifts and talents and once revealed becoming intentional about developing those gifts. It’s taken a while for our Joshua, but we know he was born with purpose! I believe we are beginning to see clearly now, his gift is in his voice and unique personality. It’s ironic because during his earlier years he didn’t speak much!
Either way, it’s being confirmed more and more so I’ve begun taking him with me to my Toastmasters’s meetings and getting him involved to stir up his gift. Last meeting he was the Joke master (he’s always got a good joke). At tonight’s meeting, he was on the agenda as the joke master, he told his jokes and then he volunteered to be a table topics speaker!
The impromptu christmas themed speech topic he got tonight was, “tell us why you are jealous of Santa Claus.”
He nailed it! This is such an exciting time for us as parents! Who knows where this will take us/him debate, lawyer, advocate, possibilities are endless. All we know is one day SOON, his VOICE will change the world!
We love you Joshua!
Gwendolyn J. Jones 