H Jesus

H, the most important thing of your life happened last night!

We tucked all you kids in bed and as we were saying goodnight for the last time, you asked to talk to mom and I in the other room.

You warned us by saying that it was “kind of a big deal.”

And when you started talking I had a hunch what it was. 😉

You said you wanted to accept Jesus into your heart!

So we took you into our room and talked about it for 15 minutes or so by walking thru the video there at the bottom.

Mom and I both said a prayer for you and then you prayed and asked Jesus into your heart!

My girl.

You cried happy tears and then we kissed your face while you giggled.

Your heaven birthday:

It’s 29 August 2022.

I am so proud of you.

And honestly, I feel like about 20% of my work here on this earth is done.

See, your sphere of influence on this earth is only so big. And most of it is superficial and shallow (coworkers and aqaintences and strangers).

But there is a chance to go deep in community and friendship with a handful of people.

Nowhere is this easier than your immediate family. There are only a few of us, but the relationships can be deep and profound and beautiful.

If someone you know and love has not accepted Christ yet, simply pray for them and pour into them as you are able.

I’ve been praying for you since you were the littlest of doosies.

I love you.

I love you forever.

I can’t wait to spend forever with you.

-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