Being the Eldest of 6 Boys - feat. 14 year old Nehemiah Washington

Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV) says: "A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity." Siblings are a blessing from the Lord! Although there may be various trials throughout life between siblings and things that challenge them to their core, there's nothing like having a brother or sister by your side through thick and thin! Exclusive conversations, gut checks, and inside jokes are only some of the things which are shared and understood between siblings only. The memories created between siblings as young children are memories that will be etched for a lifetime. In this episode, I speak with the eldest brother of 6 boys, 14 year old Nehemiah Washington about what it's like being the eldest and how God helps him to navigate this role. You will also hear about: the meaning of his name, the names and ages of his siblings, his description in 3 words of what being the eldest is like, what he likes the least about being the eldest, expectations from his parents in his role as the eldest, some things he teaches his siblings, how he handles seeing them misbehave, how he distinguishes between being the eldest vs. being a 3rd parent, his conversations with God about how to discipline his siblings, his prayers for his siblings and himself, if he's ever desired a sister, unique character traits about each of his siblings, a commonality between him and his siblings, how he finds alone time, fun things he does with his family, the number of children he wants after being married one day, what being a Christian means and who God is to him, advice and encouragement for others in his shoes, and more!