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why I smile


 

Today I am going to share some personal thoughts and observations from the last several days.  Thanks for allowing me some personal time…


Psalm 127:3-5  NLT

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. 4  Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. 5  How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.


We sat the table last night in a rather loud restaurant over a meal.  It isn’t often that we get to be with Rebecca, but the last week has been so good.  She is visiting from Hawaii to spend time with family and to meet her new niece.  It has been refreshing to be with her and to enjoy her company.  We are so blessed.


Turn to the side for a few minutes and listen in to the conversation.  Ryan has grown up so much the last couple of years.  The thoughts he shared around the table were deep and even convicting.  He is looking toward to a rich future full of opportunities.  I pray for him, as I do all our children, that it comes together, and that he is a great success.


Just a little less than a week ago I sat in our new grand daughter’s room, the nursery, holding her tight, looking at her with tears of joy filling my eyes.  Leaning over me was our daughter Ruth.  How can baby Ruth be a mother?  She is, and she is a great one already.  I have loved the daily pictures and sharing about the first of many days of Harper’s life.


I think of our new sons.  Our daughter’s husbands and I am grateful.  Colman is a great man who loves our Rebecca and serves in the Army.  Sean is also a great man who loves our Ruth, is becoming an incredible father is our grand daughter and much more.  These men make me glad to have them in our family.


Seeing joy in my wife’s face.  Watching her look at kid’s clothes and books.  Listening to her talk to our children… I am excited and hopeful and so glad.  No, we are so blessed.


The last two weeks have been full and so good… and the coming week or so is going to be more of the same.  I cannot to enjoy the conversation, to watch their expressions and to take in all the moments we get to spend together.


We are blessed.  We are family.  The future is bright, and I am excited about it.


Have a great weekend.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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