The Other Man in my Life

Caleb Boarman Garcia,

I can hardly believe that you are turning 7 today! You are thoughtful and such a blessing to our family. Just as God uses us as your parents to teach you, he also continues to use you to teach us! I love to hear your heart long to praise Him. My heart overflows with joy knowing that you have known Jesus as your Savior from such a young age and seek to follow him with your life.

I am amazed at how much scripture you know and your ability to apply it to your life. You have so many intriguing questions about God's word. Even ones that I cannot answer. The bible tells us that God will reveal himself to you as you continue to seek Him.
(Jer 29:13)

You have a special birthday beause you were born on you great-grandmother's birthday. That is why you have her maiden name Boarman as your middle name. It was an honor that you were able to meet her before she lost her fight with cancer.

We decided to name you Caleb for many reasons. It was a long decision for us but it fits you perfectly. And it is easy to pronounce in both Spanish and English without changing the spelling.

Caleb is a Hebrew word meaning "whole-hearted," "faithful" or "bold, brave." In the Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies who Moses sent out into Caanan. Caleb wasn't simply faithful, but he also served God with his whole heart. He was bold in the first to speak up and say "let's go and conquer this land." (Numbers 13:30) He was brave to encourage the Israelites to follow God with opposition from the other 10 spies. (Numbers 14:6-9) The Lord blessed Caleb and his descendants because of his wholehearted-faithfullness to follow Him.

Caleb, our prayer for you in choosing your name is that you will serve the Lord faithfully with your whole heart (1 Sam 12:24). As you grow, may God bless you as you are bold in your faith to share God's love with others.

"But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it."

Numbers 14:24

Wasn't this just yesterday?

Oh how the years go by

I love picking up the camera and finding this: (I didn't take the picture) 

Look how handsome!

 Handsome like your Papi!

Not only are you handsome, but you make me laugh! (I cropped him out of this series of family pictures we took at church) 

Did I mention your sense of humor? (Alisia took these)

And so creative!

Such a servants heart

A great big brother!

I took this through my kitchen window

Then I went out to get closer

I love you son! Looking forward to an awesome birthday party!

*click on the links in this post to read more great Caleb stories