Friday, June 11, 2010

Snails and Puppy Dog Tails...




Our second most recent addition to the family, a one Mr. Jackson (miniature schnauzer) got a workout with some really energetic little boys the other day.  It made us feel good to see a glimpse of what is to come when our little boy runs around with our little puppy.  They are gonna have a blast together, I can hardly wait to see it!!!

My Firstborn Son

I've been attempting to write a post, a letter for my son for the past several months.  Writing a letter to someone who you don't know is not as easy as I would have thought.  What to say to someone who you don't know?  What do you convey in such a letter?  Is it heavy or light?

I think what I've been trying to say is this, there is truth.  The one thing I would like to pass on to you is that there is truth, it is not subjective, no matter who you are, or where you are.  There is truth, there is that which corresponds to reality.  Right and wrong exist, and they exist because God put them there.

You may face some very hard trials in your life, but thats okay.  Good times are not always so good, bad times are not always so bad.  Bad times can produce things in our life that are great.  Hard times can create a boon in your life.

The good times that you have, give God praise for them.  Remember your creator in the days of your youth.  Your Mother and I did not believe we could have kids when we found out that you were on your way.  God created you, he used your Mother and I to do it, but it was he who gave you life.

I do not know who you will be yet.  You are potential wrapped in a blanket.  You will ultimately be whatever God made you to be, glorify him, praise him, commit your way to him, no matter the life you lead it will end and you will be held accountable to him for what you have done with the life he gave.

I love you my first born son.  I love you so very much, I don't love you because of who you are or anything you've done, I love you right now just because God gave you to me.  You are fearfully and wonderfully made.