28 Years
Tomorrow I am 28 years old. I know that might not sound like much to some, but for me its sounds pretty old. My body at times feels like I am 90 or thereabouts. I can attribute that to my 8-5 job and little exercise.
I have so much in which to be grateful. If I tried to write it all down in this entry I suspect I would be here all night, but here is a few:
1. My wife and daughter. The happiest part of my day is when I come home from work, kiss Emily and pick up Kylie. I love giving Kylie a bath and putting her to bed at night. Most of all I love that I get to sleep next to my best friend. Today we got to hear the heartbeat of our second child. It almost makes me cry to think about it.
2. God's provision in my life. I am thankful for my house, car, clothes, bed and job, but I praise Him not for the things he has given me, but "because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." I praise Him because he is the creator and I am the creation. I praise Him because he is so big, and yet he allows me to know him.
3. Good friends. I can be so unloving at times and yet God has put so many good friends in my life. I have friends in many different cities, that I know would die for me. I don't understand it. I have 2 great brothers that I consider my friends as well as a mom and dad that would do anything for me and my family.
I don't feel like I am any wiser, but I trust I am. I trust that God is shaping me into the very nature of his Son.
My prayers have gotten much simpler over the past years. I pray for more faith, both in my life and the ones I know. I pray for protection from evil. I pray for those that I might reach out to, in the name of Jesus. I pray God's Kingdom come in all it's fullenss in my life and this world.
I can honestly say that I am happier now than I have ever been at any point in my life. I am more content than I have ever been. And yet I know there is so far to go. I still struggle with the same things I have struggled with my entire life.
In my 28 years I have grown to hate many things. I hate prejudice of all kinds. I hate it most of all when it rears it's ugly face in my own life. I hate when people use our Savior's name in vain. I hate that so many kids have to grow up without parents that love them, and then struggle to find what love looks like in their lives. I hate that our country is at war with another country because "it is the only way."
Didn't expect to end this entry like that. Maybe later I can write about all the things I have grown to love.
posted by Adam @ 8:15 PM
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4 Comments:
If it's hard for you to believe you're 28, how do you think I feel? It seems like yesterday you were hitting the ball off the tee on Mayflower.
I would have never guessed that you would have made me so proud, but you have.
You are definitely on the right track.
I love you.
Dad
Brother, getting old is not a problem, it is the wonderful solution to the ignorance of being too young. You are a dad now and a husband and a great man of God. People look to you for wisdom and call you for advice. Celebrate your age and make the most of the fleeting time you have.
Our lives have been blessed ones. With plenty of support, loads of opportunity and love beyond what many get to experience. And the best is yet to come!
So, get on a workout plan - even if it's a walk-a-day with your family... you want to be around to enjoy it all. And take time to read another book... TV is way overrated. Make moments magic in your life and in the lives of those around you.
You are loved and thought of and missed. Be well and happy birthday.
Happy Birthday. Still one of my fondest memories is driving with you and Emily, a fairly new couple at the time, to Little Rock, AR for a Creed concert. So long ago and so much as happened since then. But I guess if you have a wife like Emily and a daugther like Kylie, then one would have few regrets. Take care and enjoy the next 28 yrs.
Peace,
CJE
Chris,
I too remember that like it was yesterday. That was one of the nuttiest things we have done. Driving to Little Rock, catching a rock concert, and then heading right back to Nashville. I honestly don't think I can do that anymore....I might die. Thanks for the memory...if I recall that was your absurd idea. I think I saw them 3 times in less than 2 years.
Joshua, Thanks for being a great brother and friend. Look forward to many great experiences in the years ahead.
Dad, what can I say, but I am proud of you too. Thanks for providing the opportunities to 'grow up' and become a man. Lots of parents don't have the foresight to do that. Hug mom for me. Love you all very much.
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