My Dear Little Maximus,
Whenever a stranger meets you and I tell them your name, they always say, "What a strong name." They usually associate "Maximus" with the guy from Gladiator. While it is true that we thought of the name Maximus while watching Gladiator, and it is a strong name... those are not the reasons we picked that name for you.
Daddy and I agree on most things. However, it took us several months to come up with a name for you, our first born son. Daddy liked newer, popular names, and mommy liked older more classic names. When mommy first mentioned the name 'Maximus' to daddy, he wasn't sure it was the right name for you. Then we found out the meaning which was "The Greatest." We thought that was pretty cool, especially when we paired it with the middle name 'Solomon.' Solomon means "peace" and is the name of King David's son, King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived. He wrote some of the bible including the books Song of Solomon, Proverbs and mommy's favorite, Ecclesiastes.
These two names, combined with our last name, Jordan, mean "The Greatest Peace Flows Downward." Jesus was known as the King of Peace, and we know that he came down from heaven to save us on the earth. Therefore, we liked what your name represented Him, The Greatest Peace, who came from above.
Now as I write this and you are four months old, your name takes on additional meaning to me. As I look at how much my life has changed since you came into it, I realize how much peace you have brought me. Holding you in my arms is the most at peace I ever feel. When I come home from a tough day at work and you are there, sitting in your bouncy chair, smiling at me, all is right with my world and I forget anything that has made me stressed. I love you so much and I thank you for bringing me Peace, sweet Maximus Solomon Jordan.
