March 12, 2004
Oh Happy Day...
I am alone in my room and find myself raising my hands to God in thanks for the Grandchildren; Riley and Connor, for my children; Keely, Jennifer, Lauren, Paul, Daniel, Samantha, and Brooklyn, and to the assurance that God and his/her (8-)) Angels have no doubt been working in our all our lives.
With tears in my eyes, I am thankful for the blessings that surely counteract the stresses of not seeing enough of any of them, I see that His Angels are continuing to watch over all of us in these trying times. I save the voicemail on my machine to play over and over, to hear the sweet voices of the children when they call. I'm thankful that they still call.
Paul will surely be going to Iraq, but I know he is mentally prepared for his task. It is amazing what a few years make in their lives and I Praise God for working His Miracles and answering prayer.
Jennifer is truly in love, as is Lauren. Both Andy and Clyde are good and honest husbands, dedicated to their families, and proud, caring fathers for Riley and Connor, and good to my children.
Keely is fulfilling her dreams, is safe and close to her Mother and GrandMother. I'm glad she is home and not still in Los Angeles (Lost Angels), California. She has had a void in her life that I could not fill, and I pray that God heal and fill the spots I cannot reach.
Daniel has God in his heart, and is still being molded by the Spirit... and if I ever hear him disrespect his Mother in person, I'll take his head off. 8-) ...(but weren't we all like that at 16?).
Samantha is home, and maturing. And it is amazing that Lauren could intervene and influence where and because she was in the same place at her age and loves her stepsister. Different circumsatances but the always the same feelings.
Brooklyn has God's Own Heart, and a hundred Angels watching, guiding, and protecting her.
Terri, Ginny, and Lisa are there for all of us, as is God. I am indeed a fortunate man.
"Lord, send a revival, and let it begin with me"
Posted by Bobco at March 12, 2004 09:32 PM | TrackBackYou are my favorite man in the whole world. Clyde is close, but no one will hever hold the spot that you do in my heart. Someone once told me that you were the nicest man they had ever met, being the nonjudgemental, kind, and caring person that you are. I was quick to agree. I thank God to have such an awesome father. I know that I have been blessed. I love you so much. I will always be a daddy's girl.
Posted by: Lauren on March 14, 2004 05:00 PM