Just completed the 8 hour journey down to Rochelle, Il to my boyhood home to visit my mom and dad. Abbey and Hayley joined me, Jodi she stayed home because she had to work. That just sounds strange? Can I tell you god is always working. There were a ton of heavy storms in out path but as we got close to them they had either passed by or were just off to the west or north. God's perfect timing is in everything to keep us safe. When you believe and pray for God's protection it is always there, again, another simple example that I used to take for granted until I slowed my life down and now can see things more clearly.
As I write this post I am looking out over our backyard. A lot has changed, the trees are certinly taller, some of the landscaping is different but the yard where I played many hours of football and baseball our still in tact. This is the place where I was a all pro quaterback, an all star hitter, and a super hero, but most of all I was just a little boy who had everything in the world. I am very blessed to have had such a wonderful childhood, it made me the person I am today. My parents were terffic, loving when I needed love, hard on me when I was wandering off the path but most of all they just made things safe and comfortable. I think things today have become way to complicated, the I Pad I am typing on is great but for a kid it distracts them away from using their imaginations to be more than they are right now. Simple play. I remember one time we had a huge snow drift that I carved out the cockpit of the Mach V, that was Speed Racers car for those who don't know and I played in that for hours and days. I truly believed in my mind that it existed and I had more fun doing that than any toy I ever recieved. Dreams and Dreamers are what made this country, where has that spirit gone in this time of political correctness?
As for my Mom and her health, she looks great and is getting around well. My dad has been taking great care of himself also and has lost weight and is getting around much better than before. 17 years of my mom battling cancer has taken a toll though. Her short term memory from the chemo and radiation has been greatly effected though she works through it she gets frustrated at times the simple things she forgets. I say most of what she forgets are not important so I think it is a blessing. Having her girls here adds a spark to her step she said this morning that this is the best she has felt in a year, grand kids have that magic power you know, make sure your parents get to enjoy there grand kids no matter what family circumstance is occurring, it is just part of the natural flow of life.
My friend Jeff Kerr posted a great blog yesterday on following Gods path and trusting him and not what the world says is right or wrong. You can read it on his web site fourthfloor.org and see the amazing things God is doing with a family that has put all thier trust in him to take care of them. Though I am a baby on this journey I am on, it is great having friends we can turn to who understand the challenges we face. Interesting the challenges 99.9% of the time are not on what I am doing walking away from corporate america, it is more on the opinions and ideas others have on what they perceive on how I should live my life. I chose to trust god and not the world.
Today will be fun. Mom and Dad, Mark and David and the girls and I are going to surprise Uncle John for lunch for his 50th b-day next week. He flew into Rockford last night on a lay over so were taking this time to celebrate his day. He has no idea his nieces are here...SHHHHHHHH.....have a blessed day!!!
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