I Am Blessed to Be a Dad
Friday was an indredible day to be Brooke and Nick's dad. They grew up so fast. I never knew how enjoyable it would be to have adult kids. My daughter Brooke (23) graduated from UTA in May with a degree in Marketing/Public Relations.She completed her degree in four years and has had a job since she was sixteen, and since graduating she has worked two jobs while looking for the job.
She had a big job interview on Friday. Lisa went shopping with her on Thursday for a new suit. She called me a little nervous on Friday morning and I prayed for her and encouraged my little girl.
Just before lunch on Friday Brooke called and was excited about her interview. She came by the office and looked so professional and beautiful in her suit. I was so proud to take her to lunch and hear about her day.
I am so blessed to be Brooke's dad.
My son Nick turned twenty on Friday. He is a sophomore at TCU. He is a serious student and a natural leader. He comes home from school on the weekends and works at Applebees on Friday and Saturday waiting tables.
His mother, Lisa, and I went to Applebees on Friday night and waited till we could get a table in his section. We always tip him big in case he is having a slow night. I love watching him wait on tables like we used to watch him play football.
He said, "Dad, you want to watch a movie when I get off work tonight." I said, "Sure, what time do you get off?" "Midnight", he replied.
When he got home from work he showered, and we had milk and cookies while we watched "Briane's Song." This was the first movie that ever made me cry. It was 1971 and I was twelve, so I didn't tell anyone about the crying. I cried again this time and I really didn't care. My kids have seen me cry a lot. If Nick cried, he didn't show it. Plus he was tired and I had to wake him up a few times.
I am blessed to be Nick's dad.
My kids still get up every Sunday morning and drive from Arlington and Ft. Worth to worship with Lisa and me.
I know Lisa and I didn't do everyting right. Thank you God for blessing us and allowing us to be Brooke and Nick's parents.
posted by Royal | 10:53 PM
7 Comments:
You are blessed indeed, Royal. And I am blessed to be mother to Jennifer and Billy. Yesterday, Billy called me from Iraq to see how I am feeling since completing chemo. Then I spent the evening with Jennifer eating pizza and playing with her new puppy. Thank you God for wonderful adult children.
I just love your blog, Royal. Your last few posts about blessings have been a blessing to me as a reader.
We need to be thankful for even the smallest blessings.
Thanks for the reminder about some of the big ones. :)
P.S. You have a beautiful family!
Allie said...
"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future." ~ Gail Buckley
Our family is blessed to know such a loving family. We are honored to know you and be friends with you all! ;o)
so many folks have similar blessings, yet never realize it ... how sad ... so would that make it a double blessing to have a thankful heart ... :o)
p.s. great looking family!
It is amazing how when you share your blessings with others, you get blessed back. Thanks Susan, Christi, Allie, and Saija.
You are right Saija. I believe when we recognize our blessings they are multiplied. Thank you God for the blessings we have not yet recognized.
Ps 23:5-6
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD
forever. NLT
How cool... how cool...
I want to write this entry in another 15 years when my boys are that age. I want to know our relationship today gets better tomorrow... and the next day... and so on.
And I will work towards that... with sweat and prayer.
Tony, The rewards are far greater than the sacrifice. It is easy to see that now....It is not as hard to sweat and pray for your kids as it for anything else.....
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