I have a 16 year old?

Michael is 16 today at approximatley 5:10 pm. I'm not sure how to feel: numb, thankful,amazed, greatful, blessed, in awe, enamored, dumbfounded, doubtful, strange, and excited all wrapped into one. I can't help but think back when I was a 16 year old. I was full of many of those same emotions then, give or take a few. I can remember being mixed up by all those crazy feelings. I'm not sure boys go through the same hormone imbalance as girls do at this precious, vulnerable age of
16.
Boy, was I a mess. I was the chubby ackward girl who was afriad of driving, scared I would never quite fit in, jealous of all the skinny girls, and was not giving a second glance toward Christ my savior. I was a definite follower of things that were not so great to be followed. I'm not going to share all of my imperfections with you, but I do want to openly acknowledge that I had many, many, too many to list. Michael on the other hand seems to be so opposite of me. He seems to have it all together with juggling school, soccer, church, and family. He rarely misses a beat, unlike his mother who struggled in school, didn't play sports, and didn't go to church during highschool. Now, don't get me wrong, he is far from perfect, his room is a mess, he's forgetful, and sometimes mouthy,a typical teenager.
On this day as we celebrate his birthday I will make sure to thank God for Michael's salvation, what a gift, not only for Michael, but myself as well. I thank our Lord that Michael may not have to struggle with some things like I did as a teenager because he knows the Lord at this age. Being a teen is tough and doing it without Christ in your life is tougher. I know this from experience. I pray on your birthday today Michael, that you will keep Christ first in your life always. I love you and thankful for your life.