Solomon

Our newest grandson, Solomon, entered this world on August 3.  He's truly a bundle of laughter and joy.  Although he's only 5 months old, he looks like he's ready to sign on for the Chicago Bears (for you Chad), but first he'll need to play for the Auburn Tigers (National Champs after they beat Oregon).  Well, away from football, and back to Solomon. 

Here's a "Blessing" I wrote for a blessing ceremony we had before his birth last summer:

A Blessing (June 19, 2010)
Our Christian scriptures tell us that, as a child, Jesus grew

Mentally,

Physically,

Spiritually,

Socially.

We also know of a great host of witnesses to this event. On behalf of my parents and grandparents, I offer these blessings for Solomon, which together become a family prayer for his balanced growth.
Receive these blessings:
From my Daddy, Everett Verrel Wofford:
Stay so close to Jesus, that you can hear His faintest whisper.

From my mother, Gladys Lucille Stamps Wofford Norman:
You don’t have to know all the answers; just know where to find them.
From my stepfather, who was a real Daddy to me, Wallace Campbell Norman, receive this tribute to him by those who had known him for a lifetime, and may it be true of you:
He had no enemies.
From my stepmother, Myrtis Stone Norman:
Be a servant to others.
From my paternal grandfather, Ulus Grady Wofford (we called him Daddy Wofford):
Work hard and enjoy your leisure.
From my paternal grandmother, Audrey Williams Wofford:
Expect God to say “yes” to your prayers. (This is true of others too.)
From my maternal grandfather, L. W. Stamps (we called him Big Daddy Stamps):

Quietly walk away from meaningless conflicts. Make friends daily.

From my maternal grandmother, Maggie Wolfe Stamps:

Be creative and love nature.
From my stepfather’s mother, my Grandmother Norman, Hilda Campbell Norman, who left Indianapolis at age 17 to marry an Alabama steel worker:

Never forget the years of your youth. Live rich.
From my stepfather’s Dad, (also called Big Daddy), Jefferson Davis Norman, Jr., who raised three great sons, Wallace, John and Jeff, who all continued to carry out this blessing:

Family is important.
In all of these, large amounts of love are found, enriching the blessing of family and eternal love.