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Boys, Brothers, Buds...

Over the past few years, I've been able to watch Daniel interact with his brother, Eric, on a daily basis. If they aren't playing computer games with each other or calling each other on their way to/from work, then they're IMing or emailing each other. Or so it seems from my perspective :)But I guess there is something to be said about this closeness they share.

Growing up I only had one brother and one sister, so I never really knew about how close brothers can get. This isn't to say that my sister and I weren't and aren't close, but I think there is a special bond between brothers that us girls will never understand :) When Matthew was born, we didn't know that someday he too would have a brother to share life with. I hope that one day they will be the best of buds, just like Eric and Daniel (who still are best buds and they live many miles apart). I look forward to watching my two boys grow up together, wrestle together, catch frogs together, play football together, and do all the things that boys do best together. Besides...won't that leave me with only ONE Princess to pamper? :) ...all to myself!
(Ok, I'll share... if I must;)

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Prov. 18:24)

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Shanna said…
Hey, Mary!!! I have thought about you several times over the years, but never got in touch with you. I can't believe you have 3 kids!!! What a blessing! Thanks so much for leaving a comment on Jonathan's blog--it's great to hear from you! Keep in touch, Shanna

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