Month: October 2014

I stood and watched the scene unfold. My 3 year old son, Trey, was sitting guard at the top of the stairs as his 11 month old sister, Lauren, crawled towards the edge.

Before she could even get close enough to look down to the landing below, Trey grabbed her and held on for dear life. Lauren screamed and pitched a fit, while Trey explained to her that he didn’t want her to fall.

Wow! What a picture!

You see, Trey has fallen down those stairs before. It hurt. And he doesn’t want “baby sissy” to experience the pain that he had experienced in the past.

Teenager, when your parents say “no” and set up safety parameters for you, you scream and kick. Life’s not fair. Everybody’s doing it. Right?!

It could be that your parents fell down the stairs at one point in their lives. And it hurt. And they don’t want you to experience the pain and the consequences that they suffered through.

So the next time you think your parents don’t have a clue, remember this story. You might end up thanking them. 🙂

4:00am – Alarm sounds

4:35am – Leaves house for Chick-fil-A and prays that the day goes well and guests have a REMARKable experience.

5:00am – Clocks in

4:30pm – Clocks out

5:00pm – Arrives home

5:15pm – Passes out on couch

6:00pm – Walks with fam around block

6:30pm – Dinner

7:00pm – Kids bath time

7:30pm – Prep for kids bedtime/Bible story

8:00pm – Kids in bed

8:30pm – Crash with wife on couch and watch some football while she looks at Pinterest

9:30pm – Bed time. Alarm is armed for repeat performance.

Though the daily routine wears on you, deep down, in your heart of hearts, you know that it’s all part of the Journey. And that Journey is simply amazing!

My first born.

My namesake.

My joy.

My gift from God.

This journey is so much more fun with you along for the ride. I hope and pray that we are always this close. Thank you for being a good big brother to Lauren. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. I love you, son!

I’ve been busier than ever as of late, and haven’t had much time to catch my breath, let alone, blog… So here’s a quick update:

– Had the privilege of helping open the first CFA in the state of Rhode Island. It was incredible. The friends I made that trip are lifelong, and I’ll never take for granted what that trip did for me.

– Praying much about applying for an Interim Manager position soon. I feel ready, but know I will always be learning and growing.

– By faith that we may possibly be hitting the road for a couple years, we have begun the process of selling our house. God may have other plans, but for now, we are headed in that direction.

– Family is doing well. We are all exhausted, but are excited about what the future holds for us.

– Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!! So humbled to be used by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Love you all.