She Asked the Question!

I wrote this as a bulletin article a couple of weeks ago, but I keep going back to it to read it and thought I would share it again.

All of you know how precious my children are to me and I would not take anything in the world for them. Bonnie and I have always had this little game we play with our “I love you’s”. I tell her “Bonnie I love you!” and she replies, “No, I wove (Bonnie pronunciation) you!” as she raises her voice. I reply getting a little louder, which she responds louder and then finally I whisper, she whispers and she gives me a hug and kiss before she goes to play. I started the game the other day. This time she didn’t play along, she looked up at me and asked the question, “You wove me, Daddy?” I was shocked for a moment and didn’t know what to say (imagine that). I picked her up, held her close and told her, “Yes, Baby, Daddy always loves you!” She smiled, kissed me and went on her little way. I just sat there and thought to myself, “I wonder how often she asks herself that question?” I wonder if there is ever a time where she wonders or doubts my love for her and Brennen. If there is one thing any parent wants their child to know it is they are loved unconditionally. I never want my babies to ever wonder how much I love them. Then I thought about it. I wonder how often God gets asked the same question, “God do you really love me?” Everything in scripture points to resounding “YES!” There has never been a time or place where God was not madly in love with us. As much as I love Bonnie and Brennen, I will never be able to love them more than God does. If you have ever wondered or thought about asking God the question let me save you the time. The answer is “YES!”

I know, I know, you've been waiting...

I know it has been over a month since my last blog but I have been a little busy. What a weekend my family and I had this weekend. Our dear friend came in from St. Louis for my graduation. Thank you Melanie. We had a quick visit, but we will take every minute we can with her and her family, when she brings them. By the way Melanie thanks for making my wife cry not once but twice last weekend. The shoulders of my shirts are permanently stained I think.

Last week in the midst of the excitement I lost a dear friend. Byron Butler was one of the greatest Christian men I have ever known. He was always encouraging and upbeat. He was my friend, mentor, and most importantly my brother.

Friday night as I sat through graduation I could not help but think of the different people who have helped me get to where I am. Thank you Jerry and Judy for blessing me with the knowledge that I could be so much more than what I was settling for. Thank you David and Merilee for allowing a trouble making kid to stay on your bus because you knew he needed your love. Thank you Gary and Mindy for constantly telling me to just let my light shine! Thank you Mom and Dad for loving me unconditionally. Thank you Danna for your support and that occasional push or shove to make me be the man I am suppose to be. You always find a way to remind me that I do not have to settle for anything less than my dreams. You are the best, I love you! Most importantly, thank you God for allowing someone like me to be your child. I can never express my love in words, so I pray my life will reflect will testify to the world that You are alive and active.