A father's love

My heart is so full...I was given, by God, a handsome Knight who has so much love.

He agrees happiness isn't a retirement fund, a big bank account or an empty nest someday (honestly, we've never pondered an empty nest!), but has a heart for orphans. (Just so you know, our retirement will be in Heaven!) When he says 'yes' to another adoption, it isn't a shallow yes, but one that throws his whole heart into the matter. He is a man who loves his family with all of his heart- no matter what size God decides that family will be.

I pray for my Knight daily, that God would direct his every step, that God would prosper him health wise and financially, that he will continue to grow in favor with man and God, that he would have an ever growing influence. That he would govern with wisdom and love, that his children would honor him all of their lives. That our marriage would flourish and that God would renew our strength and youth, like that of the eagle.

We are so blessed.

We don't really celebrate Valentines Day per say, but we try to give our hearts daily to those God puts in our path-each other. There is always room to love more, to give more, to serve more , to slow down and be content with such things as you have.

I pray that your heart and life are filled with love and that it overflows into this cold dark world.

Have you thought about adoption? There are so many who have no-one to hold them, to cuddle them, to wipe the tears from their eyes, to tuck them in at night and tell them don't be afraid...honestly, would you ask the Father if he would have you step out to give your heart away to one of the many orphans of this world. Adoption is the Father's heart, adoption was his idea from the very beginning of time, nary a new concept.

I have a girlfriend Angela, she goes to my church. She is one of my hero's. Why? Well, Angela turned 60 this year. She adopted a 7 year old last year, 2 weeks ago she took in a 13 year old boy. She hasn't let a NUMBER stop her from pouring out her life for others. She is a godly woman, tears come to my eyes as I see her and her husband Jon caring for these young men who have seen so many horrors in their few years. And, if the 13 year old, David is 'adoptable' you can be sure that Angela and Jon will say 'Yes, Lord.'

What is more important, the age of your parents or to have loving parents? Come on, this is a no brainer!

While you are waiting to hear from God; hug your spouse, pray for them, tell them how much you love them, go out of your way to do something special for them, do the same for your children...not just on Valentine's Day, but as many days as you are given.

After all, life is so very short, let's use it wisely.

Getting off my horse now, to go do some more laundry ;-)

Love you guys!