Saturday, September 22, 2012

Fathers make the World a better place.

 
What a wild summer! Finally with the cool, crisp air and the feeling of autumn, I can honestly say I am thankful for fresh beginnings and each new day.

I was thinking about my dear husband this morning and couldn't help but wonder at the faithful man he is. This summer above all others has given us reason to question everything we believe, stand for. The quality of our hearts, the expected struggles of a family. This summer gave us the perfect opportunity to be disappointed in one of our kids, and even to throw in the towel if we wanted to. What amazes me, is that my guy never even considered it. No matter how hard it has been, he just pushes forward and chooses to LOVE all of us. No strings attached. I adore him for that.

This old county song by George Strait fits so perfectly. The more I look at the young people who use to be my babies, the more I just love them for everything they are, everything they aren't, and everything they will be. I can't help it, and I wouldn't want to love them any other way.

Our Father in Heaven loves families. He knows that being in one means things get rough, we get irritated, and it can get ugly. But He WANTS us in families because that is where we see Jesus best.
 
 A Father's Love - George Strait
I got sent home from school one day with a shiner on my eye ,
Fighting was against the rules and it didn't matter why.
When Dad got home I told that story just like I'd rehearsed
Then stood there on those trembling knees and waited for the worst

And he said, "Let me tell you a secret, about a father's love.
A secret that my daddy said was just between us-
He said, daddies don't just love their children every now and then
It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen".

When I became a father in the spring of 81
There was no doubt that stubborn boy was just like my father's son .
And when I thought my patience had been tested to the end
I took my daddy's secret and I passed it on to him

I said "daddies don't just love their children every now and then
It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen."

Last night I dreamed I'd died and stood outside those pearly gates
When suddenly I realized there must be some mistake
If they know half the stuff I done they'll never let me in
Then somewhere from the other side I heard these words again:

And they said, "Let me tell you a secret, about a father's love
A secret that my daddy said was just between us
You see daddies don't just love their children every now and then
It's a love without end, amen, its a love without end, amen."

If you have time, read 2 Samuel 13 and remember how David felt about his son, Absalom, even after all he did wrong. Some think David was a loser Dad because he didn't deal justly with him- for all the mayhem and murder he committed. I think I understand a little how he felt. Being a parent is the greatest gift, and the greatest responsibility of life.  Lord, help us live up to that great calling.

Had to add on this photo blog- it was too funny. We all have great intentions, like George Strait... but I think I end up more often looking like this guy!! Click the link below:
World's Best Father Article