What a year it has been for the Irwin family! A year where we have each grown individually and as a family. Although it seems to be cliche to end the year with a post called "a year in review", I find that it helps to encourages reflection and a deeper heart of gratitude.
Bobby, or Bob, as many of his friends call him, just had his 24th birthday this past month. What a wonderful hard working young man he has become. This year has offered a change in seasons for Bobby, one that has long been in waiting. After almost 4 years at Starbucks and working two jobs, Bobby is now working full time at The Summit church in Spokane, as a Facility Manager. He also spends time volunteering as tech support and plays base on the worship team. After completing his transfer degree from Spokane Valley Community College, he began his next venture in obtaining his B.A., by enrolling in the online program to Life Pacific College, located in California. Bobby loves to serve and most importantly, he loves the Lord. His dad and I are truly blessed to call him our son!
December 31st, 2016..... Bobby proposes to his beautiful girlfriend, Jennifer and now can call her his fiance. As I sit here and share this, I keep thinking about all the friends that have asked me, "so.... do you like her? What do you think about the engagement?" So, here comes honestly and complete vulnerability..... I absolutely adore Jennifer... She is strong, hard working, loving, funny and true! She loves my son and loves the Lord.... What more can a mom ask for?!?! Although, Bobby is my first and there will be the times that I struggle letting go... all I ever wanted for my first born, in a wife, is someone that loves the Lord and loves him. So... my prayer has been answered and the apron strings... that were now only being held by a thread... have been cut.... I will always be his mom and his first teacher... but now I get to see what he does when making his life with his love, his future wife on August 18th, 2017!
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| Left... Bobby and his fiance, Jen.... Charlie, Kyleann and Taylor!!! :) |
To be continued..... Kyleann... Taylor and Caroline's awesome husband....Bob!
