Sunday, June 19, 2011

SO MUCH MORE THAN EXPECTED: Being a Dad

Occasionally there will actually be something in life that goes beyond my expectations and is greater than it is promoted to be...even in a media saturated and globally connected environment! Things like the grass in a major league outfield, the friendliness of an African village community, and the beauty of a Colorado mountain peak...

And there is absolutely no doubt that being a dad is at the top of this unique list...having Olivia and Trey as my two children is and continues to be a remarkable part of my life and faith and personal growth...I love them more than I imagined I would, I worry about them more than I should, I spend more time with them than I expected I would as they grow up, and I pray for them more than just about anything else...

On Father's Day today I am blessed because God has given me this responsibility and privilege to seek to control my frustration with their choices, to help them not become materially focused in a suburban world, to teach them what God says and longs for their lives without sucking the life out of following Jesus, and to set them free to become independent and mature and confident in a world that breeds insecurity, sarcasm, and not growing up as a way of life...

Being a dad is one of the highlights and joys of my life in these days...and I am so, so glad that it really is way more than I ever dreamed it would be...and that's why Father's Day is such a good day for me...

1 comment:

Minga Grace said...

Boss! Thanks for sharing this. Many thanks to you as I watch your character and teachings really. Your words really speak to me. May your words and posture continue to bless others. Those kids are so blessed to have you as a Father and they know this! Blessings to you!