Braxton...Music and the Arts!

"If thou art merry, praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing, and with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving."

-Doctrine & Covenants 136:28

It's amazing to me how a three boys, like mine, can be SO very different! My oldest Braxton has always been good at keeping himself entertained. When he was little you would find him quietly playing in his room and if he was outside he was always close to our apartment and quick to come when we called him. As a teenager he's my introverted child. While I do sometimes wish he'd share a little more with me without me having to pry I do sincerely appreciate that he and I can sit quietly in a room together and enjoy the peace and quiet. 

When Braxton was younger I was eager to find the sport that he loved. I put him in baseball, soccer, and even flag football hoping he'd find his niche. After watching him practice karate moves on the soccer field, and then tell me no when I asked him if he'd like to try karate, I finally gave up on pushing him into sports. When he came home and told me he was going to try out for the school play I was very proud of him. After I saw him in the school play I realized that this was his niche!

I've always loved music and dancing and the performing arts, but watching my son enjoy those things gives me a new reason to love it. This year when I found out that he hadn't signed up for the school musical I was so disappointed. When he told me it was The Children of Eden I could understand his hesitation. We saw the play tonight and while I did enjoy it, I also understood. I am thankful for a son who recognizes what his values are and I am thankful for the joy he finds in music. I feel very blessed to have Braxton as a part of our family! 

I am thankful for Braxton and 

I am thankful for Music and the Arts!