As you can see, I'm a little behind in posting this. Still, I thought it was worth writing and posting, so bear with the belated entry.
Winding down Father's Day in a nice hotel in Delhi. Ahhhh! We drove out here, had some pizza, and are relaxing for the day -- maybe a dunk in the pool. Not a bad way to spend the day.
Probably Daddy's best present was that Jed and Abe memorized 5 Bible verses during school in the last 5 weeks. Because of this, they got to pick out a special treat today. So, for memorizing important truths like:
"May the peace of God rule in your hearts and be thankful" they picked out a very fitting reward . . . Ninja Turtle Weapons!!! Jed has yet another sword to add to his collection and Abe has sai. Well, the peace of God can be in my heart even as the chaos of 3 small kids is in my hotel room.
I'm having mixed emotions this Father's Day. On the one hand, I have an incredible husband who is celebrating being a Father of 3 for the first time. Lucy has added so much joy to our lives. Also, I watch as my boys are growing up and being molded by such a dedicated and loyal man. I am so thankful. On the other hand, I am living through my first Father's day without a father to call and tell how much I love him. I could talk to him, but he's probably around the throne in heaven right now worshiping, so he's pretty busy. We'll talk later. On the other hand, I had a father. I had someone to tell me that I was worth more than I thought. I had someone to tell me to hang on to my faith and fight for the helpless. I had someone to grow me up and encourage me and love on me and . . . well, you get the idea.
How many people have never had a Father's Day? This will be the first one for my niece -- and how thrilled I am for her. How many people have a Father to celebrate who isn't worth celebrating? Who left them, or hurt them, or belittled them? For these people, I will refrain from pitying my situation. I had a great one. I had him for 34 1/2 years of my life. So, this is a Father's Day worth celebrating.
On still another hand -- where am I keeping all my hands? -- I have a Heavenly Father!!! Jesus taught me that His Father is my Father, too! He taught me to pray to 'My Father in Heaven'. I can't lose Him. He is there and always will be. Even for the Fatherless, He is a Father. So, I celebrate this too, today. May each of you find your earthly Father to be growing more like your Heavenly Father. And may you find comfort in your Heavenly Father's arms if your earthly one cannot hug you today!
One Proud Daddy!!!
Winding down Father's Day in a nice hotel in Delhi. Ahhhh! We drove out here, had some pizza, and are relaxing for the day -- maybe a dunk in the pool. Not a bad way to spend the day.
Probably Daddy's best present was that Jed and Abe memorized 5 Bible verses during school in the last 5 weeks. Because of this, they got to pick out a special treat today. So, for memorizing important truths like:
"May the peace of God rule in your hearts and be thankful" they picked out a very fitting reward . . . Ninja Turtle Weapons!!! Jed has yet another sword to add to his collection and Abe has sai. Well, the peace of God can be in my heart even as the chaos of 3 small kids is in my hotel room.
I'm having mixed emotions this Father's Day. On the one hand, I have an incredible husband who is celebrating being a Father of 3 for the first time. Lucy has added so much joy to our lives. Also, I watch as my boys are growing up and being molded by such a dedicated and loyal man. I am so thankful. On the other hand, I am living through my first Father's day without a father to call and tell how much I love him. I could talk to him, but he's probably around the throne in heaven right now worshiping, so he's pretty busy. We'll talk later. On the other hand, I had a father. I had someone to tell me that I was worth more than I thought. I had someone to tell me to hang on to my faith and fight for the helpless. I had someone to grow me up and encourage me and love on me and . . . well, you get the idea.
How many people have never had a Father's Day? This will be the first one for my niece -- and how thrilled I am for her. How many people have a Father to celebrate who isn't worth celebrating? Who left them, or hurt them, or belittled them? For these people, I will refrain from pitying my situation. I had a great one. I had him for 34 1/2 years of my life. So, this is a Father's Day worth celebrating.
On still another hand -- where am I keeping all my hands? -- I have a Heavenly Father!!! Jesus taught me that His Father is my Father, too! He taught me to pray to 'My Father in Heaven'. I can't lose Him. He is there and always will be. Even for the Fatherless, He is a Father. So, I celebrate this too, today. May each of you find your earthly Father to be growing more like your Heavenly Father. And may you find comfort in your Heavenly Father's arms if your earthly one cannot hug you today!
One Proud Daddy!!!
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