08/12/2026
Today we celebrate 13 years of Dawson James. 🥹💙
And when I look at this young man, I don’t just see where he is, I see everything God has brought him through.
There were obstacles. There were labels tried to be placed on him. There was even a time when a learning disability was trying to be attached to his story. “But whose report will you believe? We believe the report of the Lord. We stand on the Word of God, and we’re teaching him to do the same. And watching what God has done as Dawson has learned to put his faith in Him has been nothing short of marvelous.
Today, that same young man is taking all advanced/honors classes. He is a Superior-rated percussionist, growing into a prayer warrior, an up-and-coming elite football player, an incredible son, brother and teammate. And while we are so blessed by every accomplishment and grateful to witness the fruit of his hard work, none of those things compare to what blesses us most: he loves God and is seeking after His righteousness. 🙌🏽
Son, never allow a label, an obstacle, or someone else’s assessment of your ability to determine how far you can go. Keep God first. Keep working. Keep believing. Keep being teachable. And keep becoming everything He has called you to be.
Oh, the places you will go. 🙏🏽
We are so blessed that God chose us to be your parents, and we cannot wait to see what He does through your life.
Happy 13th Birthday, Dawson! 🎉🏈🥁📚
This is only the beginning. 💙