joshua “chase” clarkson…
when you were born, i felt your quiet and gentle spirit whisper to my soul. i said, “he is going to be special. i can feel his gentleness.” people didn’t think i could know you this way when you were only a day old. but i knew.
when you were 20 minutes old, i noticed one of my very favorite things about your face…your dimples. i said, “ah!!! he has dimples!! i love them!”
you were always quick to smile and show them to me. they always made me happy. they still do. i will always seek “permission to kiss the dimples.”
with just a look, i know you. i know just how you feel, and i feel it too.
you make me smile.
you make me feel important…and welcome…and loved.
and you make me want to play…and learn…and see things in a new and different way.
you make me appreciate life…and love.
you are a boy who is pleasing to God…like you somehow know what He has done for you…in a way that kid’s don’t usually understand. you serve with a happy heart. you put other’s before yourself. you love people, and make them feel special.
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i can feel your quiet and gentle spirit whisper to my soul. you are special. i can feel your gentleness. people didn’t think that i could know you this way when you were only a day old…
but i knew.
HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY, MY FROG PRINCE
Mindy, I love this sweet tribute to Chase. The bond between a mother & son is priceless. You are such a good mommy, my friend!
Love you, Ash
That last one is such a handsome picture! Did Chase get glasses? At first I thought he was wearing Colton’s…
chase has had glasses for a few years now. he just doesn’t wear them all the time. he is so handsome, isn’t he?! love that kid.