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Dads - A special kind of hero.

Edited...my son just sent this to me.
Oh my.

1. Kim Peek died recently, December 19th, he is the original "Rainman".
Reading his story is just  captivating.
(Also enjoy the linked articles)
And as amazing as he is - I couldn't help but think about his extraordinary father.
Dedicated his life to his son.
Help to make his sons life full and rich and rewarding - and blessed others along the way.
An extraordinary man.

2. Can't forget 'Team Hoyt'.
Fathers.
Just extraordinary men.

3. And I love this story of the comman man.
Rank and file - doing his best.
Extraordinary.
A father indeed.

A know a few myself.
 

 

 

And during this Christmas  Season, I have thought about another Father and His Son.
For unto us a Child was born...unto us a Son was given.
Extraordinary.
I scarce can take it in, actually.

Thank you...no, really thank you.

Thank you for stopping by to read my blah blah blog.

Thank you for sweet comments.

Thank you for encouragement.

Really...thank you.

Oh dear Stephanie

You have  taken a hold of all our hearts.

The last seven words are the most powerful.

Thank you - dear Stephanie.

Christmas spirit, indeed

My prayer this Christmas season is...that I will remember this spirit and be sensitive to others who may be 'having a hard time', so I can help them to feel this spirit through me. (Amy, this reminds me of your sweet Sarah)

Have you heard of having a 'lucky' break?

Well, in our family 'tis the season of UNLUCKY breaks.

Oldest Grandchild - Jackson.

 

Youngest Grandchild - Rebecca.

Same arm - same time.
What are the chances?

Plus my sister broke her leg.
Be careful - everyone - ok?

Christmas preparations are under way.

But not in a traditional way.

 
inspired by this talk

Last year our family chose to give the gift of 'learning something by heart' to share with one another.
I have to admit it was pretty hard to not fall back into the traditional "gifts-bought-from-a-store- exchange" way of doing things.
But we stuck to our resolve and oh my!
It was an amazing Christmas.
So much so, we are doing it again this year.
So preparations - are of a little different nature - for our family.
We will never go back - to gifts that are bought from a store.

We heard Isaiah 53 - yes, the entire chapter - from memory.
This declaration about Christ.
This little shepherd

recited this...yes, all by heart and his Dad recited it all in Spanish.
We had angels sing songs and recite scriptures.
Our youngest son and 'friend' (now wife - yahoo) inspired us with quotes that have helped them along life's journey.
This year we have expanded the gift options - we can either learn something by heart or share an improved talent or new learned skill. (A better 'you', if you will.)

It was a Christmas to remember.
In fact, I still remember.
Many years - by February - what was exchanged is a distant memory and often forgotten.

Learned by heart.
Stays in our hearts.
And the hearts of those we share it with.