TWELVE Years Old

 Nathan Wilson, 

You are TWELVE years old. I've said it since you were little, but one of my favorite words to describe you is delight. You are a delight to the people who surround you. Your happy countenance, desire to help, respect, diligence, and passion for your interests, attracts others to you. You are a gift to our family and your many friends.

School continues to come easily for you. You work hard, manage your time well, and pursue your educational interests. You rarely get distracted in your work and are motivated each day to finish your work in a timely manner. Your favorite subject is history and least favorite is writing. 

As the oldest sibling, you like to be in charge and direct the play of your siblings and friends. You like to direct plays/concerts, football and baseball games, and the running of Kidsborough. You don't like the pushback that often comes with wanting to be in charge, especially when it comes from your siblings. It's a learning process.

You're looking forward to playing flag football again in the Fall and are pursuing guitar lessons also. You also have a desire to act in a local theater group, so we're trying to figure that out right now. 

You have a passion for theme parks and roller coasters right now. Your free time is spent watching YouTube updates about your favorite theme parks, playing Planet Coaster, and reading anything you can about amusement parks. You also enjoy reading at bedtime especially if you can find an enthralling book like Keepers of the Lost Cities. You also like doing any kind of STEM kit or Lego set. You've rebuilt your Knex sets recently too. When the weather is nice, you like to play football or baseball with the neighbors, fly your RC airplane, or play in Kidsborough. 

Katherine is one of your favorite people in the world. She can get you to do whatever she wants. The age gap between you too has been sweet to witness. You also like to play Minecraft with Samuel and put on shows with Elisabeth. 

Your best friends have remained unchanged, and I'm grateful for the longevity and quality of your friendships. Danie, Wyatt, Caden and Caleb top your list. You don't need a lot of friends and are content to strengthen the friendships you do have. 

I have seen you grow spiritually this year as you've been a part of the student ministry at church. You are happy to serve and participate in small groups. You also have a particular love of worship music and experiences at church. You have memorized scripture faithfully in AWANA and have hidden it in your heart. 

Nathan, it's a joy to delight in you. We thank God always for you being in our family.