As I reflect on the last few months, as David prepared to leave for his year in India, there were a few "aha" moments that made me think/know he'd be ok...there are so many more things than what I will say here, but this is a start.
I dedicate this blog to my amazing son, David :)
10)You are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to everyone who believes. Faith.
9)You surrounded yourself with awesome friends/mentors/mentorees. All of them have built you - into who you are. You checked in with the grandparents, without being asked to! Wisdom.
8)You listened to everyone's spiritual and practical counsel during your going away party. And didn't argue, or offer a better idea. You just nodded and said "I'll do my best to remember that." I've heard it put like this: "Recognizing that it is actually God and others who are responsible for the achievements in my life." Humility.
7)You woke up before me this morning. That's a first haha ok, yes, you know it's true! Initiative.
6)You packed a 49.5 lb bag, filled for people who asked you to bring them stuff. And paid about $1/lb for it without complaining! Generosity.
5)You weren't afraid to tell facebook about how you fell down the stairs on one of the most important days of your life. Enthusiasm at its best!
4)You didn't blink when the strap on your new duffel bag broke before you even left home. Flexibility.
3)You insisted that you hadn't seen your passport today. Combo comedy/freakinoutedy.
2)You wanted a Chick-fil-A sandwich & a large sweet tea on the way to the airport! That's my boy! And you limited it to only 1 meal. Self-control.
1)You didn't look back once you got to the security point at the airport. You can be sure that your dad & I stood there until those nice people at security asked us to leave! That's security. Structuring your life around that which is eternal and cannot be destroyed or taken away. Security.
I want to be like you, David. And if I can, I will in turn, become more like Christ. Thank you for pointing the way, all along the way.
You are loved! You are sealed!
John 6:27
"Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
3 comments:
This is beautiful! As a mom of four young kids, I'm constantly thinking of the character God is allowing us to shape in our little ones and pray often that they will do bigger and braver things than I ever could. Thanks for sharing this view from the other side of the training years, and continuing to be a champion of your kids. Blessings to you!
Thanks for stopping by, Martha! Let me tell you, it DOES get easier/better as they get older! Our first child was 3 when the 3rd was born...it's all a blur now (take lots of pictures!!)...train them in character...and know that everything you do now...yes, even every nose wipe and every word you say as a taxi driver for your kiddos...it's all a foundation you'll NEED later on down the road :)
Eva,
This is an amazing post and I could say the same thing about you!!
"I want to be like you, Eva. And if I can, I will in turn, become more like Christ. Thank you for pointing the way, all along the way.
You are loved! You are sealed!"
David will be in our prayers constantly!!!
Linda
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