Wedding

June 5, 2008

Many reading this know that our youngest son Steven is soon to be married. We as parents could not be happier for Steven and Christy. They both have their hearts set on the Lord and desire His plan for their lives. We are honored to welcome Christy into our family.

Steven was home for just over two weeks recently. It was a special time to spend with him. As dad and son, we got to do many of the things we both enjoy. The time he was home just flew by. When he left early Monday morning it was hard for me. The next time he comes home, he will be a married man. In a strange way I feel that nothing will change but at the same time everything will change. The changes are good but hard to come to terms with. I mean this from the standpoint of time. You see, to me, it seems like just last month that we were in Ft. Worth, Texas welcoming Steven into the world. And it seems like just last week we were at the little league field watching a T-Ball game and that only yesterday I was watching Steven in a high school football game or run in a track meet. Those years went by like a flash; just as his years in college did and now already one year of seminary! I know full well that some reading this are saying, “It just gets faster.” And, I have no doubt that it will.

So, I want to enjoy the moments. Each is special. Neither you nor I can slow time down nor can we control what happens in time. But, we can control what we do with our moments. We can determine that every day is a gift from the Lord and determine to honor Him in each day. Things do sneak up on us- like a son getting married- but things should not sneak by us! Let us look forward to each day as an opportunity to know God better and to enjoy the simple but beautiful things of each day.

Steven and Christy- Looking forward to your wedding!