Today Dad did a tribute to Grandpa, and it was really good. I have such an appreciation for the men in our family who are such godly examples for me to follow. I didn't realize how truly amazing Grandpa is. He is a man who has lived out the Great Commission and truly loved people as Christ did. He was also the first person to give me a verse pack. I didn't ever really use it because I was young a dumb at the time. But I will always remember the fact that Grandpa was the first person to give me one of those and he has become an inspiration for me to really know Scripture. Even today, as he struggles with memory loss, he always can quote Scripture.
But Dad didn't really get to talk about himself in all of that. It would have been weird if he did. But Dad is an incredible man of God also. He is the most godly person I know and the best example of a husband and father I could have ever asked for. Dad has always been there in the good and bad. He is always encouraging me and giving me words of wisdom that I need at the right time. He has and always will be involved in my life along with my siblings lives.
I don't really think Dad will ever know how much I appreciate him. People say I am a lot like him, and I kind of shrug and say "I know." But it is a good thing I am like him because he is such a godly person. And I want to be like him in that way, along with other ways. I don't know if I will tell jokes like he does...ever, but they are funny every once in a while.
I am sure Dad will read this at some point, so thanks Dad for being the godly person you are, and for being the father and husband that you are. I love you dearly.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Update
Hello all. My sisters have demanded that I post and let them know what is going on in my life. They are my biggest readers.
I have started work at Kimray, which is the biggest reason for my lack of posts in the last month in a half. I work from 6:15 a.m. to about 6 p.m. And when I get home I don't do anything. I am usually exhausted by that time. And when Friday roles around, I am a dead man walking. Yesterday, I got home around 4:30 and took a nap at 5 and didn't wake up until 8. And that was only because Lauren called me, which was my plan, but I didn't think that she would call that late. But it was good, I actually have energy today. But I really like working there. The people are really good to work with and I am making quite a bit more than I did at Hobby Lobby.
Lauren and I are doing really well. We have been talking a lot about stuff that is exciting and fun. The time this summer has been extremely beneficial to our relationship.
As far as things I have been learning this summer, I think God is really teaching me to trust in Him. I am no longer going to be an RA, which is sad, but it will be alright. I am going to ask if I can live with a guy in Norman near the campus. But who knows what will happen. If I need to live at home I will. I am learning to trust Him more with my relationship with Lauren, school, my job and money, and so many other things. It has been good. I finally was able to start studying in Galations today. I am excited because I want to put a Bible study together and do it at OU or with some people from church. So that is good. I have also been challenged by two different people now to really seek God in knowing who I am in Him and knowing why He has made me the way I am. So I have been praying about that a lot. One thing that I love about my job is that I mow a lot. So while I mow I pray so I spend a lot of time doing that now. Hopefully I will be able to integrate that into all of my life.
Well, that is all for now. I will probably post soon and give a little more detail about things. But Brooke and Lauren are both bugging me to get off.
Talk to you later.
I have started work at Kimray, which is the biggest reason for my lack of posts in the last month in a half. I work from 6:15 a.m. to about 6 p.m. And when I get home I don't do anything. I am usually exhausted by that time. And when Friday roles around, I am a dead man walking. Yesterday, I got home around 4:30 and took a nap at 5 and didn't wake up until 8. And that was only because Lauren called me, which was my plan, but I didn't think that she would call that late. But it was good, I actually have energy today. But I really like working there. The people are really good to work with and I am making quite a bit more than I did at Hobby Lobby.
Lauren and I are doing really well. We have been talking a lot about stuff that is exciting and fun. The time this summer has been extremely beneficial to our relationship.
As far as things I have been learning this summer, I think God is really teaching me to trust in Him. I am no longer going to be an RA, which is sad, but it will be alright. I am going to ask if I can live with a guy in Norman near the campus. But who knows what will happen. If I need to live at home I will. I am learning to trust Him more with my relationship with Lauren, school, my job and money, and so many other things. It has been good. I finally was able to start studying in Galations today. I am excited because I want to put a Bible study together and do it at OU or with some people from church. So that is good. I have also been challenged by two different people now to really seek God in knowing who I am in Him and knowing why He has made me the way I am. So I have been praying about that a lot. One thing that I love about my job is that I mow a lot. So while I mow I pray so I spend a lot of time doing that now. Hopefully I will be able to integrate that into all of my life.
Well, that is all for now. I will probably post soon and give a little more detail about things. But Brooke and Lauren are both bugging me to get off.
Talk to you later.
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