Happy First Father's Day, Andrew!

Yesterday was Andrew's first Father's Day. It was marked with joy and with reality. Joy, obviously, of his affection for our son. And reality, with the stresses of what new job requirements. Though, it is life, especially, life of young couples who are "paying their dues".

Things are great, though, but The Lord has His way of making sure we are constantly reminded of our dependence on Him. It's good for us.

It makes us appreciate each other, our family, Him, and the little things.

For Andrew's Father's Day, I got him a small gift. Years ago, I heard the Doxology for the first time when I was with Andrew, and he often says how much he likes it. I got John Henry a children's hymn book at a garage sale last summer and came across the Doxology. I tore it out and got it framed as his Father's Day gift. It brought a smile to his face. He said several times how much he liked that.  

Andrew gave me the most undeserved compliment Father's Day week. He sent me something that will keep me going and striving for more. It was an honor but also a challenge. He highlighted the verses that he sees in me of the Proverbs 31 woman. My reward would be him highlighting the entire passage in the years to come. It is my goal to be that woman. So counter-cultural, but it's important for me to be reminded of these words to keep onward. 

I was so blessed by this. And most of what's highlighted, which is to say that I do those things, are not even true. But if he wants to credit me with such admiration, I suppose I'll let him. 

He's a great man and a great Daddy.