Faith will move mountains. A man of courage is also full of faith. Faith makes things possible, not easy. You just gotta have faith. I'm sure everyone has their favorite faith saying. Have you ever really, really thought about faith?
The inspiration for this post comes from my daughter Madison. I believe she has more faith than me. No, I know she has more faith than me. Last weekend was her first weekend by herself in Alva. She didn't have a roommate, didn't know hardly anyone, but she went to church on Sunday. Went by herself, didn't know anyone. Sat by herself in the back of the church. She enjoyed the service. I know when I was at college it was extremely hard to go to church by myself. I was very proud of her.
This weekend, she came home. She got surprised Friday night by her boyfriend, Brian. She was expecting him to be home. We had a good visit, watched a couple of movies. Sunday we went to church. Had a very nice prayer by our pastor, Ryan Ausman. We just hung around the house Sunday afternoon. It got to be time for her to get on the road and you could tell she didn't want to leave. She had a headache so that didn't help matters either. She left around 6:30 and got to Alva around 8:30. She got her stuff put away and saw her friends. She called her mom about 10 and this was the story she told us.
"My head was hurting and I was listening to Christian music on my phone. This song came on that we listened to at the pool. It's called Worn and it really said a lot to me. While I was listening, I was bawling my eyes out. When the song was over, I realized my headache was gone." To me, this is Faith. Faith, that you know you can turn it all to Him. Let go and let God. (Another of those catchy phrases.)
For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 KJV) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. (Mark 11:22-24 KJV)
Tonight she called and told us she had went to a bible study. Talk about faith. To go where you probably don't know anyone and be comfortable doing it. I am proud of my girl. Just have FAITH.
Here is my faith verse, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 KJV)
Keep the faith, Madison. Things will all work out. Remember, mom and dad are just a phone call away. And God is just a prayer away.
Worn
Read more: Tenth Avenue North - Worn Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Monday, August 26, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
College Bound.
Well, today is the day. Today we are moving our baby girl to Alva. It seems like only yesterday that Madison started kindergarten. Now, she is ready to start her new adventure of college. After we load the vehicles and make last minute stops, we are off to North Western Oklahoma State University!!
It seems like this day has taken forever to get here. Except for the last 10 months or so. That period of time has went soooooo fast! Her senior year was not long at all. Now Hannah is an eighth grader and Madison a freshman in college. I know she is ready and she is going to do great. I hope all the life lessons we have taught her will stay with her and guide her.
There is so much I would like to say, but it isn't necessary. She knows how her mom and I feel about her. She knows how proud we are to call her our daughter. She knows that we will support her in future decisions and endeavours. She knows how to make wise choices. She knows who to turn to when she needs something.
Dear God,
Look over my daughter. Look over all of the sons and daughters as they start this new chapter of their lives. Guide them in all of their decisions. Be their rock, their salvation. One they can count on in anytime of need. Give them strength. Give them peace and understanding. When they come home for a visit, please be their passenger. Keep them safe. Let them know how much they are loved. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen
Good luck, Madison. Have a great year.
“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Love Ya, Dad.
It seems like this day has taken forever to get here. Except for the last 10 months or so. That period of time has went soooooo fast! Her senior year was not long at all. Now Hannah is an eighth grader and Madison a freshman in college. I know she is ready and she is going to do great. I hope all the life lessons we have taught her will stay with her and guide her.
There is so much I would like to say, but it isn't necessary. She knows how her mom and I feel about her. She knows how proud we are to call her our daughter. She knows that we will support her in future decisions and endeavours. She knows how to make wise choices. She knows who to turn to when she needs something.
Dear God,
Look over my daughter. Look over all of the sons and daughters as they start this new chapter of their lives. Guide them in all of their decisions. Be their rock, their salvation. One they can count on in anytime of need. Give them strength. Give them peace and understanding. When they come home for a visit, please be their passenger. Keep them safe. Let them know how much they are loved. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen
Good luck, Madison. Have a great year.
“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Love Ya, Dad.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Vacation 2013
Vacation was a little different this year. On Saturday, Madison worked her last day at the Bucklin pool. Susan, Hannah and I took the Mustang to Sun City for a little work by Rick. We were wanting to be home in time to mow before we left, but we didn't make it. During the night it rained. And rained. And rained some more. Sunday morning I had more than 3" in the gauge. Little to say we didn't get the yard mowed.
We left mid-morning on Sunday and went to Wichita. Did a little shopping and headed to Topeka. We spent the night at the Broxterman B&B. Monday we went and played in the park with some of our favorite little ones (Addison, Easton, Hayden and Ava). Went and visited with Kyle, Jen and the kids Monday evening.
Tuesday, we got up and headed towards St. Louis. Hit St. Louis about rush hour. Great planning by yours truly. Found us a room, played in the pool. Went and ate supper. Time for bed. Slept pretty good, for a motel room. Wednesday morning found us at the Gateway Arch. After Hannah conquered her fear of heights, she confessed that the Arch was pretty neat. If you have never been there, it is worth the trip. Very cool and a nice museum underneath. We also took a riverboat cruise. It was fun, but pretty warm. We survived though, we are from KANSAS! Went to a movie to cool off. Saw the new Percy Jackson. It was good.
Thursday, we headed back towards Kansas. Stopped at Meramec Caverns. It was nice and cool underground. After the tour, the girls went zip lining! Again, Hannah was nervous because of the height. After their training, they climbed the first tower. Their instructor, looked at the group, looked at Hannah and said, "You're first!". I think she was a little stunned, but she was a trooper and strapped in. She told us later it was great and she would do it again. After we left the cavern, we checked out an antique mall. Didn't buy anything. Lack of space was the only thing holding us back. Found something to eat and decided to drive home. We were all tired of motel rooms, being in the car and worried about home. It had rained almost everyday since we left and we have had problems in the past with water in the basement. Left Lebanon, MO at 5:30 pm and drove through and got home about 1:45 am. No water in the basement. Weeds a foot tall in the front yard. It was a short but fun trip. Hope the girls have more memories to remember and destinations for their kids in the future.
We left mid-morning on Sunday and went to Wichita. Did a little shopping and headed to Topeka. We spent the night at the Broxterman B&B. Monday we went and played in the park with some of our favorite little ones (Addison, Easton, Hayden and Ava). Went and visited with Kyle, Jen and the kids Monday evening.
Tuesday, we got up and headed towards St. Louis. Hit St. Louis about rush hour. Great planning by yours truly. Found us a room, played in the pool. Went and ate supper. Time for bed. Slept pretty good, for a motel room. Wednesday morning found us at the Gateway Arch. After Hannah conquered her fear of heights, she confessed that the Arch was pretty neat. If you have never been there, it is worth the trip. Very cool and a nice museum underneath. We also took a riverboat cruise. It was fun, but pretty warm. We survived though, we are from KANSAS! Went to a movie to cool off. Saw the new Percy Jackson. It was good.
Thursday, we headed back towards Kansas. Stopped at Meramec Caverns. It was nice and cool underground. After the tour, the girls went zip lining! Again, Hannah was nervous because of the height. After their training, they climbed the first tower. Their instructor, looked at the group, looked at Hannah and said, "You're first!". I think she was a little stunned, but she was a trooper and strapped in. She told us later it was great and she would do it again. After we left the cavern, we checked out an antique mall. Didn't buy anything. Lack of space was the only thing holding us back. Found something to eat and decided to drive home. We were all tired of motel rooms, being in the car and worried about home. It had rained almost everyday since we left and we have had problems in the past with water in the basement. Left Lebanon, MO at 5:30 pm and drove through and got home about 1:45 am. No water in the basement. Weeds a foot tall in the front yard. It was a short but fun trip. Hope the girls have more memories to remember and destinations for their kids in the future.
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