1. Adam came before Eve. My dad has called December 23rd Christmas Adam for as long as I can remember. 2. As kids, were allowed to open one present on Christmas Adam. Yes, that was early and maybe not fair. But a lot of times I think it was a setup so Mom could have us wear our new clothes for Christmas and count it as a gift. (I'm learning your tricks as I parent lol) Since becoming an adult, I have missed opening that present early. Don't get me wrong, I love watching Thomas rip into his (and whoever else will let him) gifts and the excitement on his face. And I love giving a heartfelt gift to someone and seeing their happiness. But there is something special about opening your own gift that someone felt like you needed. And I was blessed to open a gift of perspective and joy yesterday. Yesterday Afternoon I had to go to Walmart (I almost asked for prayer requests but refrained). While chit chatting with the cashier I...
Growin' Up Gregory was originally started in 2014 to chronicle what life is like raising a child in today's crazy world. As I planned to story my son's life and his growth, God took over and began to grow me so much more. This blog of a man who loves faith and family where you may find inspiring, business minded, funny, political, or off the wall posts. Note: The views expressed here are my personal views and do not represent any organization that I am, was, or will be a member of.