Monday, June 23, 2008

A Changed Vision

I'm very thankful to still have my father on this planet at the age of sixty-three.

Why do I say this?

My dad has lived his life to the highest capacity--or faster than a speeding bullet, some might say.

He is the most loyal person I have ever met. And is probably the most generous person I have ever come across in my lifetime.

I wasn't always proud to say that I loved my father for who he is and was at each stage of his life. Not the way he stood by me through very tough times, and times where I just made some very stupid mistakes.

I've seen my father age in the past few years that has opened my eyes to not only my shortcomings as a son, but a greater sense of love for a great man who's been seeking meaning in his life for many of years.

So many times in the past year, I've felt God stopping me in my tracks to show me how wonderful of a man he is, and how great he's always been.

I don't tell him I love him enough--it's just not in our comfort zone. Although I have told him four or five time in the last four months that brought a lot of peace to my heart.

God's cleared a vision that's been a little murky with pain and unforgiveness.

I'm glad I can see clearly.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Tales of Joe Bait

This is a start of not only expressing my gratitude and thankfulness of having an amazing father, but letting the world in on what a wacky world we lived in. A world filled with the most unique characters I've ever witnessed, and situations that you might think I was actually lying.

My father has, and will always be my best friend. He's also why I moved across the country:)

More to come for all you minnow lovers!