Tonight, I felt like it was a good idea to write about an observance I had today.
Our oldest daughter, Natalie, attended her first formal school dance, Sweethearts. I have listened with anticipation of the plans for this date. She went with a nice young man. She has been on a date with Nathan before and we think that he is a soft spoken gentle person. I'm grateful for people like him.
I was particularly satisfied as I walked into the house this evening to find Nat and Nathan and two of their friends sitting around a fantastically decorated table eating a yummy meal together. I couldn't help but look at our daughter and marvel at her beauty. She is a wonderful daughter, full of delight. I looked and saw her and I crawling around on the floor, together, when she was a little girl. I have felt grateful for her current station in life and all of the goodness that this time offers.
We have an obligation to love and enjoy the various stages of life that our kids will experience. These times only happen once and now is the time to enjoy.
I am a grateful dad who thanks heaven for the choices that our children are currently making. It doesn't mean that they are perfect but I know that they are giving their all to being the best that they can be.
There is hope for good 'todays' and better 'tomorrows'. I have hope that the feelings I have will be duplicated over and over again.
A grateful heart is unmatched. I feel grateful tonight!
