My parents were here this weekend because of Gabe's child dedication. [very similar to a Baptism in other Christian faiths.] My Dad passed another milestone in the life of a grandparent who also happens to be a minister - dedicating another grandchild. There was a sense of rightness and fufillment for that reason alone throughout the service.
I must confess that the entire service itself was a blur because my thoughts were on my responsiblity as a new father and also the future of my family. The birth of a son has been sobering for me. He has arrived but I know that big decisions need to be made now to give him his best chance at a good future.
I was extremely comforted with the presence of my parents. In my gut I knew that they were having the same thoughts that I have been having. They've had some conversations with my other siblings and I could see that a master plan for the future security of our family was in place. With this visit anda brief conversation with Tess and I, they revealed the role they would like me to play in this plan. And I agreed.
I will leave it at that for now. Suffice it to say that I am once again in awe of the intelligence, masterful insight, and love that my parents have for my siblings and I. My prayer is that this plan work out so that as they stand on the threshold of their older years, they can be content in the fact we will be established and thriving...
*** it is belated but I want to wish my younger sister a happy birthday and many happy returns. Even more so that ever before, I admire her as a parent, a woman, and soldier. I know the struggles that she has dealt with especially in this past year and I also know that she will overcome!
Sibling, stay focused, stay driven, and keep your eye the ball. Everything else is an annoyance and a temporary setback. Embrace the stories of Moses and Joseph who had to wait on the Lord many a time before God established them. 40 years in the wilderness for Moses. Joseph in the prisons of Egypt. Now, more than ever don't let go.
That is it for now. God bless you all. Thank your for your inquriies into our well-being. Pls know that all the love is much appreciated. One thing my son needs to be surrounded with is love and he is...
