Dearest Frazier,
What a fine young man you are! Full of chivalry, tenderness and an eye for needs around you, you love big and are loved by many. Amidst it all, you know how to have fun and make others laugh.
Recently, an acquaintance texted me and said, “I was at a birthday party this weekend talking with another mom who has a 7th grade boy. She was talking about how the boys in that class are a tough group and she’s not a fan of her son’s friend choices, but then she said, “Except for Frazier Lawrence. He’s such a great kid and I WANT my son hanging around him!” I am often told how helpful and kind you are. In fact you’re receiving an award in just a few weeks for the 2nd year in a row at your school recognizing your good character. So proud of you!!
You continue to be a lover of the outdoors, air soft guns, building and creating, and hats and knives. Should the apocalypse come, all our faces will be shielded from the sun, and we will be protected.
For your 13th birthday, we took 4 of your school friends and 3 of your church/family friends to Compass Entertainment for go-karts, batting cage, adventure course and arcade fun. We all but took over the place and were highly entertained by the shenanigans of 8 adolescent boys. We celebrated the next day with family, and you were generous with your thanks throughout the whole weekend. You have a keen sense of what others do and how they contribute to help you, and you’re so good about verbalizing your gratitude.
You have surprised me in a great way with how you’ve taken ownership of your academics. Your grades are great, and you hardly need help to stay on top of your assignments. We are really proud of you.
Swimming was the sport you hated and learned to like (mostly) this year, and baseball continues to be your favorite. You enjoy serving in Kids Church any Sunday you can though I’m certain you’re having more fun than serving, but perhaps you’re just having fun while serving. Let’s hope so!!
You are my sweet-tooth buddy always ready to sneak a spoonful of cookie dough or taste a new creation. Oreo truffles anyone? We had a dessert charcuterie board for your birthday, so everyone had something they liked.
It’s so fun being your momma, and I delight at the ways I see your Daddy shine through you as an up and coming gentleman knowing his role as a protector, provider and the entertainer!
I love you, buddy!
Momma
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