The Joy of Fatherhood

I did not grow up with a father and definitely feel sad thinking about his absence in my life.

But I am grateful to be in my children's lives. I get to share in their smiles and trials. Their success and failure.

Thank you Lord for letting me be a father!

The Joy of Family

Caleb's birthday was this past weekend and we had a lot of family members come to Grand Rapids to celebrate.

What a joy to see family love on my children!

The Joy of Praying

This morning I woke up early and had a wonderful privilege of being able to spend some time in prayer and realized how comforting and amazing it is that i have access to an eternal powerful God.

Knowing that God hears me and wants to answer my prayer is an amazing joy.

The Joy of a Deal

Praise God for coupons and sales and discounts and foursquare deals.

They are reminders of grace.

The Joy of Serving

I try to put on my apple/google calendar that I should massage Beth at 9pm.

Do I massage every night? But I am more likely if I see serving as a joy and not a burden. How do you see serving?

The Joy of Racing

Caleb loves to race.

We went to the library and he wanted to race up the ramp. Then when we left we raced down the ramp.

He then said, "I win. I win at everything." He was so happy to race and win.

I love that guy.

The Joy of Children

I think I was reluctant to have a third child because they make you lose sleep and they cost more money and now they outnumber us.

But the joy of seeing Nathan smile as a two month old makes any trial seem so trivial.

I have also loved the cuddling that has taken place with Caleb and Katelyn.

They have both seemed like they need and want to cuddle with their daddy. That has been precious.

Thank you God for the joy of children.