On Christmas Eve we attended a service at a church called "The Following" in Orange County with my side of the family. During the service one of the pastors asked for all the children in the service to come up. They all sat on the stage and he began to ask the children questions. Immediately we knew Luke would be the one answering them. He likes being on stage, has not problem being the center of attention, and likes being the first one to answer... We have learned over the years that if there is a chance for him to be on stage he will often be the first one to sprint up. Maybe this started when he was only 2 years old and on stage at a YL camp in front on 700 high school students that cheered like crazy for him. Anyway, the pastor asked what everyone wanted for Christmas. Luke shouted his answer first and was invited to sit on the pastors lap and speak into the micro phone. He listed off things that he wanted Santa to bring him and then sat back down. The next question was asked and again he shouted out his answer first. He was again sat on the pastors lap and stole the show with a series of cute answers. Then he was asked why Jesus came down to live on earth. His answer made me a little teary eyed. He said, "So that Jesus could live in all our hearts". It was so sweet! Love my little guy. Then the pastor asked Luke if he know what adopted means, which was ironic... and asked if he could adopt him. Luke said sure, but too bad he's all mine! The way he doesn't mind the spot light and easily captures and audiences attention makes me wonder what he will do when he grows up. He has the potential of being a charismatic leader for sure. I wonder how God will use his gifts. He asks me all the time if he can be on TV. My answer is always no, but I have no doubt he would be good at it if I was willing to drive to L.A. for auditions, don't hold your breath, not going to happen anytime soon. I am just want to let him be a kid.
