Author Archives: Dad

Another School Year

The first day of another school year was today.

I mean, where did the summer go, right?

I have an overwhelming sense that I spent way too much time working and thinking about work this summer. And not enough time in the shade of the porch with a cold drink.

Be that as it may…

H, you have Mrs. Dollahite and Mrs. Abbott for third grade.

K, you have Mrs. Huerta for Kindergarten.

I remember starting to cry while dropping H off for her first day of Kindergarten. And I began tearing up a little today too, K.

Two things helped keep my emotions at bay.

First, Mrs. Huerta insisted on a quick drop-off (as many children do not have all the experience we do). For a few, it was really their first day of school.

Second, I had H on my arm, expecting waterworks, and looking at my eyes asking over and over: “Dad are you ok? Dad are you ok?” 🤣

K, you are still at Learning Tree, but OMGoodness you were ready for the festivities of the day this morning.

The pictures we took before school have you with the happiest grin in the world.

Looking forward to what this year brings for each of you.

I love you.

-Dad

Truck Kiss

T, you gave me the best truck kiss I have ever gotten in my life this morning.

I took you to school and as I was getting you out, you saw your bike in the back of my truck and asked me to get it.

I get it, daddy?

“You can go get it,” I said back, as I stood you up in the truck bed.

You talked about your bike (It was still there from Pop and Gammies house the day before.), you fished leaves out of the bed, and you pointed out an old case of water left back there gathering dust.

We threw the leaves out into the wind and giggled with each one.

You were being so wonderful, I told you you were beautiful, and I asked for a kiss.

We were eye-to-eye with you standing in the bed as you leaned over and planted a smacker on my lips.

Today is the last day of summer and it was a sweet morning.

(H starts 3rd grade tomorrow and K starts Kindergarten.)

I love you.

-Dad

Fight, Sermon Notes

Title: Fight
Speaker: Brandon Hayes
Location: Lubbock, TX
Date: 7 August 2022
Verse: Proverbs 5-7

Why Fight

  • Sexual sin is a trap
  • Sexual sin is a sure way to wreck your life.

How to fight

  • Listen to your parents
  • Quit asking, “How far is too far.”
  • Put up guardrails
  • Cling to God’s word
  • Invest in your spouse
  • Utilize the Overcome Porn app
  • Embrace the grace and power of God