Kacie, Kenlea (kin-lee), and I just returned from a family get together tonight, and I came to a conclusion I hope I never cease to realize: I'm blessed beyond measure, not only have a large family on my side, but also on Kacie's. And the relationship that we all have is unlikely...we all get along. I'm not saying that everyone in our family is perfect (by a LONG shot), but we can all sit down and talk about anything and everything. We can all laugh together. We can all cry. We can all be shoulders to lean on.
If you think about it, that's a huge tribute to those who have passed on...in both our families. It's a compliment to Kacie's grandparents ("Spike" and Delores), who have been enjoying their reward for some time. It's a praise to my grandfather (Eugene) with his quiet, smiling character that I miss so much. It's a tribute to our great-grandparents, and the way they raised their children in the "discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)
As a young father, I pray that I can continue to add to their legacy of Christian virtue and love. I hope that, someday, my grand kids can look back on me (as I look on my grandparents now), and say, "Thank you for raising my parents with God as your Guide." So, with tears in my eyes, I say, "Thanks, Papa, you did a great job." Take the time.
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