Passing

A friend of mine went to be with the Lord today. I knew it was only a matter of time until this happened. I thought I was going to be mad and sad. Im not. I am jealous. He is spending eternity with his heavenly Father. I am left here to pick up the pieces. I heard about the last time he spoke at church. He said that God was good before, good now, and will continue to be good long after he is gone.

Orly was the first person I met at Living Hope my first time there. I was wearing a UM t-shirt and he was the greeter, wearing a dolphins jersey. We must have spoke for about 20 minutes, all about football. This became our tradition. Every Sunday we would speak about the canes and dolphins, win or loose. We grew closer through promise keepers and other church activities. He was always filled with Gods joy.

I wish I had more time with him. Over the last few years we talked less, but every time we saw each other, the talk still turned to the dolphins and canes. God has called one of his best servants home and Orly will now get to spend eternity with Him. You will be missed, Orly.

Passing on the Mouse

This past saturday, my wife and I took our 2 year old to Disney for his birthday. One of my best friends and my parents went with us. He was so happy when he got to see the mickey mouse from his tv come to life. He giggled, laughed and smiled. That made the trip worth while. I was happy (even with a minor fight with the wife) like I had not been in a long time. He was so happy to be there, even though he had no idea where he was. All he wanted to do was run around. With all his running on the toon town playground, he did always look around to make sure one of us was there. He was having fun but also knew where to find us.

THis was an amazing day. I love my son and my wife so much. Today, this blog is to thank God for blessing me with a family i do not deserve. God delvered me out of so much. He always took me back even when i was far away. God and a few others saw what I could be and God made me what He wanted, and gave me an incredible family. Thank you God, for giving me what i dont deserve and taking my place so that I dont get what i do deserve.

Keanu Reeves does not care about the six foot tall rat