Oh The Places You'll Go. Happens to be one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books, but, when it comes to this young man, that phrase means sooo much more. Meet Nathaniel Thomas Merry. Bright, talented, down-to-earth kid who loves his family, loves his friends, and most importantly...loves the Lord. Now for those of you who know Nathaniel personally, know exactly what I am talking about. But one thing you might NOT know is... I get the privilege of calling him my brother...baby brother to be exact...who happens to be a foot taller than me. Inside joke...but not really if you saw us standing side by side. Now, why the Dr. Seuss reference? Well, it's the phrase that comes to mind when I look at him. So much potential, so much talent, so much drive to succeed that it just amazes me...but greater than all of these is the want and desire to serve and please the Lord. In this day and age, you don't see this much in any child... which truly breaks my heart. I feel blessed to watch him grow into his beautiful (yes, beautiful) soul and character. A while back I got the chance to spend a day with him just walking around Dad's ranch and with my camera in hand...I got some pretty awesome pictures of him. Take a look...at the little boy...that I actually named before he was born!!! Now, I'm not sure if anyone else remembers that...but I SURE DO!!!!!!!!! Like it was yesterday!! LOL!! I love you baby brother...
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