Today is Mom's birthday... I'm not suggesting that you do this, but,,, if you were ever going to bend the rules, you might send a quick note wishing her a happy day... It's my bet that the Lord will understand.
This week was full of lots of stress related to work. I was in charge of our tax retreat that took up the first three days of the week and then the last two days flew by.
Adam was at EFY this week and I dropped him and picked him up. He had a great time with Daniel. He's certainly growing up. He has to shave his mustache about every other week now. He's about 6 foot tall and I wonder how much more growth there is in his body. His knees are huge but I'm not convinced that means anything to his end height. I've heard, and I believe it's true, that once someone starts to shave, the growth in the body is basically done. So, he probably won't get much taller.
After the drowning in Jackson, Mom has become outspoken about all sorts of things. I think she must've decided that if she doesn't speak up, then things will never change. It doesn't matter the topic, she seems to have developed opinions about lots of things that need to be done better. I'm almost 50 years old and am being told of all the things that need improvement. She's right of course. I just wish I would've changed those things earlier in life so I could be enjoying my life now. I get that life is so we can learn and grow, but does it ever end?
My advice to you is to make changes to your life on the things that matter. Be vigilant and relentless in your pursuit of excellence. By doing so, you will reach middle age and be rewarded with the consequences of your life and those consequences will be rewarding. For me, the consequences are a list of more things to work on. Learn early and learn well. That way, when you get to be my age, you can enjoy the fruits of a life well lived.
I love you,
Dad
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