I don’t love the fact that my little man will be two tomorrow…but I do love getting older. It just feels good..well inside it does. Like I am starting to figure out what matters in life, you know? I was recently at a jewelry party with the young married class from church and for an instant I was jealous of their free time with their lovers…and not having to worry about bathtime, or discipline, or diapers, or, or, or…but in the same thought I could feel how they were still finding their steps with one another and could hear through their conversations that they weren’t to the point with their husband’s to where they could look at their face and know that tonight – it might not matter whose “turn” it is to do dishes…”what is fair” no longer matters…what matters is truly learning to be my husband’s helpmate…
Anyways…I saw this blogpost and yep, I plagerized it…so, so sorry. It’s from Toby at Cross Timbers Church, I hope he doesn’t mind, but I was moved by his words tonight and wanted to share them. The Notebook is one of my all time favorite books 
For My Dad
Talked to my dad tonight. He complained that my blog posting has been a bit spotty lately. So Pops, this is for you:
My perspective is changing. I am actually appreciating the fact that I am getting older. I love watching my children turn into adults that encourage me with their growing faith and the passion of their love for the things of God. They have always brought me joy–with age they have begun to inspire me. I watched a young college aged couple fawn over each other in a local restaurant the other night. I appreciate their enthusiasm-young love still makes me smile. My parents will celebrate 50 years of marriage next year. I’ve watched them fight their battles, express their love and literally grow old together. I don’t long for what I saw in the restaurant, I want what Mom and Dad have. I want The Notebook for me and Mika. I’m fine with the fact that I can’t stay up late like I used to, that my body creaks a bit when I get up in the morning and that reading glasses are definitely in my future. I have not only accepted it, I embrace it, because the benefits of a long walk with Christ far outweigh the vigor of my youth. I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m more patient than I was when I was 30, God is teaching me how to love better, I am finding joy in the little things and I am learning to live in the moment. Relationships have deepened over time, and hearing God’s voice is shaping my heart.
I appreciate the younger generation. They bring great value to my world, and I learn a lot from many young leaders. I just like what age brings to me. Each day offers a unique work of grace in my life and my heart. I am content.
I love you Dad
Toby
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