I know.....I know. It has been a while since I last blogged, and I would like to use an excuse like, "It's been so hectic today....." no, that doesn't work. Maybe, "I've had a busy week....." that doesn't work either. And, "What a busy month?" Let's just say I haven't thought too much about blogs lately. Sorry. No real excuses.
The reminder about blogging came this morning as I was checking out the church's web-site and looking at the changes that have been made. (It's kind of fun just to click and go to each part of the site.) I saw the phrase, "read Ronnie's blog". I then realized it has been nearly a month since I last blogged. I couldn't believe it. Nothing in May? Are you kidding me? May is one of those special months for me. Karen's birthday is this month. Kristen's birthday is this month.
I'm sure you have heard the saying, "Man, it feels just like yesterday when..." Well, that's exactly how it feels when I think about my daughter. It was only yesterday she came into this world. That day has to be one of the life changing moments God has blessed me with over the years. Kristen lit up my world when she was born. I was holding a blessing from God that came with challenges for me. The challenge to be a father; a human rocking chair; a protector; a chauffeur; an involved parent at school functions; a Christian example at all times, not just at church; the daddy who prayed for her as she answered God's call on her life to be a missionary for a summer in Mexico; and, the one to present her to her future husband on her wedding day. All challenges to make me more of who I was designed to be.
I am amazed at how we, as believers, shy away from the challenges God places in front of us each day. Those challenges made to mold us into the people He has designed us to be. Those challenges to live a life exhibiting Christ in us to everyone we come in contact with. Those challenges which at first seem impossible, but with God are possible. Accept the challenges......the blessing will overwhelm your life.
Kristen, God used you to challenge and change me. My life has been blessed and overwhelmed. I thank God and you for these challenges.
I love you, Daddy
