Train up a child
in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Yes, I shared the verse above and the verse below
last week.
I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
This past weekend
has been one of those times in the life of parents that we smile lots and cry
too. Julie and I really are blessed with
3 incredible children. Rebecca, Ruth and
Ryan have stolen our hearts and made us proud time and time again.
As we dropped Ruth
off at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg it was evident once
again that we were going to be proud of and praying for her. The college campus is beautiful. The orientation process was excellent. There is more to come. What she has shared with us make us glad this
was her choice for the next step of life and education.
When we left on
Saturday, all 3 of us were crying, and Ruth gave her mom a letter. I will not recount for the next few miles or
the conversation or even the contents of the letter. What I will share is that this baby Ruth of
ours is a great person. They were not
just words. They came from her heart.
Once thing that I
have asked, examined, digested, thought through a lot and more is that helping
our kids be prepared for what is ahead.
Several people have said we have done a good job. I am humbled.
What Ruth said was similar. I am
still in awe of all that we experienced.
To help someone be
prepared is a big deal. We may just be
preparing them for a test. We may be
helping them prepare for something like a 5k race. It could be many different things.
But to prepare our
children for life is a very big deal, and I am just praying that what we have
done is enough. We have shown our kids
God. We have expected them to reach for God
and to allow Him to embrace their lives.
We have talked about the easy things and the hard things of life. We have been through so much.
The question is are
they ready. My answer is only this: God
is in control. My job is changing. Ryan is still home, and we have a long way to
go. Rebecca is in her senior year of
college, and Ruth is beginning her first year.
These girls make me proud to be their dad, and I want them to be as
successful as possible, always safe and taken care of, experiencing the best of
life and so much more.
And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and
understanding.
NOTE:
Tomorrow is our annual Red Cross blood drive at The Community. Please join me and others from 2 to 7pm and
give blood.
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