Elbows and knees, cowlicks and teeth, a wiggly, squiggly bundle of energy. He is no respector of critters-bugs, tadpoles, snakes, spiders, fish, frogs,turtles, caterpillars, butterflies, skeeter hawks and grasshoppers ---all hold equal fascination. His smile can brighten the darkest of days. His wit is sharp and his sense of humor boundless. His tenderness and compassion are unusually great in a boy of 11 years. His spiritual sensitivity and concern for others has touched many.How many times did he pray for Darrell and Bro. Leroy. He used to talk to angels when he was small. "Can't you see him Daddy?" He would ask. (No, I wish I could son. Somewhere along the way I lost that ability and I deeply wish I could regain it.)He has been marked by God. Touched by an angel some have said. He is an excellent student and makes his mom and I proud. He reminds me at night when I have been through a tiring day, "Dad, we need to pray." He is unselfish to a fault. He always makes it a point to say "I love you Dad." Well-mannered , friendly and easy to get along with. I see in him all the best of me and I am amazed how much of my likes and hobbies seem to somehow have been passed to him. I think its tough sometimes to be the middle child but he makes it look easy. He is the apple of Mema and Papa's eye. What wouldn't they do for him? I must have done something right but really can't take credit for God's handywork. God you amaze me! I am so humbled by the responsibility to reveal You to him. Help me God to be more like you. Thank you Lord for my grinning, lanky, big-footed, sweet, chicken toting, critter catch'in, fishing buddy. Thank you Jesus for my Tanner.