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Just one more day

07 Jun

What would it be like?
What would it be like to have one more day with her? To hear her cooing in her crib? To see that toothless smile and hear her giggle? To have her come down the stairs after having a bad dream, needing her daddy’s arms? To pick her up when she’s sick and hold her in my arms again all night? To use all ten thumbs trying to get her hair just like the way mommy does it?
What would it be like to see her run around the yard again with her puppy? To run along beside her again as she rides her first bike? To sit in her room and read her a book? What would it be like to be “Uncle Tongue” once more and embarrass/entertain her and her friends?


I’d give nearly anything to have one of those days over again… and yet, I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t give up any day in the future because I so want to see what my little girl is going to do in this great big world. What will she do as an adult? How many lives will she change? How will God use her in His plan?

Happy Eighteenth birthday, pumpkin! I love you so very much!!!

 
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Posted by on June 7, 2011 in Father

 

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Little trooper

02 Jun

Been at the oral surgeon this morning with Josh. The imp has multiple baby teeth that have been stubborn PLUS a couple of extraneous permanents that are keeping his chompers from falling into place.
Should have known that this was coming. After all the kid had a tooth already in when he was born.
Oops, he’s coming out of surgery. Gotta go!

…. here’s a picture of Josh in recovery. All went well. Definitely an ice cream and sherbet day for the little trooper.

 
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Posted by on June 2, 2011 in Father

 

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Funny things kids say

17 Aug

I like to sing, but for good reason, you don’t like to hear me sing. I know this and respect it :) but still, I like to sing.

That means that my family has to suffer. There is a song that I sing to Josh and Kate when they don’t feel well. It’s called “Road to Zion”, a ballad by a Christian rock band in the 70s. Don’t ask. I don’t know why I picked that song but Kate, back when she was Katie, liked it and it stuck.

Well this morning, out of the blue, Joshua says he can sing the song. So I ask him to sing it and he does… and it’s hysterical. (someday I’ll learn to video record these things)

The lyrics go something like this:

  • There is a way that leads to life
  • The few that find it never die
  • Past mountain peaks
  • Glazed white with snow

The next line is: The way grows brighter as it goes.

Josh interprets it as: The way has spiders as you go. Poor kid! When I sing it, I’m tucking him in for bed. I’m surprised that he doesn’t have nightmares. Still it made me laugh and perhaps it will give you a smile when you read this.

God’s best to you and have a great day!

 
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Posted by on August 17, 2010 in Father

 

Practical lessons for a 7 year old

10 Feb

We’ve been having a few issues with a certain 7 year old lately and I felt it important to teach him a poem before his 16 year old sister took matters into her own hand.

With apologies to Robert Frost, this is what I taught my son:

  • I’ll do my best
  • I hope you’ll see
  • To flush the toilet
  • When I pee
  • And put the seat down
  • When I’m through
  • So you won’t fall in
  • When you go pooh!

What do you think? Will he learn the lesson or will he become just another nameless statistic of little brothers having justice doled out to them by angry and vicious big sisters?

 
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Posted by on February 10, 2010 in Father

 

The Power of Words

03 Apr

word-power1A couple of months ago, my daughter, Katie was given a school assignment to write a letter to one of her favorite teachers from a previous school year. Katie decided to send a note to her fourth grade teacher, letting her know how much she enjoyed being in her class. This week, Katie got a letter back from this teacher (let’s call her Miss C.), and sure enough, the note told Katie how much Miss C. appreciated Katie’s letter and how it had made her day. Get this, though, Miss C. went on and it became obvious that she remembered my daughter and truly enjoyed teaching her. The return letter made Katie’s day. 

Here’s my point: Never underestimate the Power of Words. Words can build up but just as easily words can tear down. We need to make a conscious effort every day to build others up. It’s not enough to merely refrain from tearing people down. We need to make a decision to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In Miss C’s letter to Katie, she mentioned that she will keep and treasure Katie’s note forever. I’m quite certain that Katie will keep Miss C’s note for a long time as well. Both of them took the time to say something positive that the other will never forget.

Oddly enough, I was thinking about this yesterday when I went through the drive-thru of my favorite fast-food restaurant (believe it or not, I even ordered a sensible lunch) in the area. The food is always hot, straws or never forgotten and they dole out enough napkins. What more could you want from fast food? So I decided to tell the dude at the window essentially what I just told you about his restaurant. His eyes lighted up and he smiled ear to ear and he said “Thanks, we really try hard here to do our very best.” Now, I’m not saying he’ll remember my comment forever but I know this, I had the power to make him smile and I chose to use it.

How about you? You have the ability to build up, ignore, or tear down. Every day. What will you choose to do?

 
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Posted by on April 3, 2009 in Believer, Father

 

Believer? Husband? Father? Pastor?

17 Feb

What’s this guy talking about?  That’s my header for my blog. Why? Because those are the priorities in my life.  There should be nothing more important than my personal pursuit of my relationship with Jesus Christ.  

My next priority is my wife; and then my children.  After my family comes my duties as a pastor.  And yes, sometimes I get the first and the fourth mixed up. More about that later.

What are your priorities?

 
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Posted by on February 17, 2009 in Believer, Family, Father, Husband, Pastor

 
 
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