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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Daddy Duty

I just have to gush for a moment. Look at this sweet man, just look at him, painting his little girl's nails pretty pink. He's going to hate me for posting this, but it really melted my heart today. Thursdays are not my favorite of days, I have to work 10 am to 10 pm.....yeah, not so fun. As I rushed into the kitchen to re-heat my Starbuck's coffee (which this sweet man went and got for me), before running out the door......I see this. And I just had to snap a picture! My sweet hubby is such a good daddy to Olivia while I'm gone. And not only does he play princesses and horses with her, he does the laundry, the dishes, cleans the floors, and whatever else I leave for him. He loves to take Daniel and Sarah to school in the mornings. Unlike me, who mostly pulls up to the curb, and says, "bye have a good day". He parks the car, walks them into school, into their classrooms, and hangs out for a while! What a guy! That young, naive, 20-year old girl had no idea what she was getting when she said "I do". But I'm sure glad God knew. What a wonderful gift He gave me.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

~James 1:17

12 comments:

Sharon said...: I love this. It may inspire me to post the picture of Gabby and her two friends from about seven years ago giving Ben a full make-over: eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, nail polish and all!

There's nothing like a dad with his girls! We are blessed to have these awesome men!; September 21, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Julie said...: This picture really is sweet... aren't you glad you snapped it before leaving? That'll always be a great picture for Olivia to have!

We really are all so blessed to have these great Dad's for our kids!; September 21, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Glory Laine said...: That is frameable. Way-to-go Jon. Liz, remember: your not too shabby yourself.; September 21, 2007 at 1:16 PM
Michelle said...: Liz... what a sweet post. btw... I always have mute on my computer, but I am using a different computer today... I LOVE that song playing. I think that you and I have a similar heart for worship.; September 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Anonymous said...: This is awesome Liz!
He is such a great guy and you guys are so perfect for eachother!
He is so awesome even when we are stuck at a casino and can't find them anywhere!!! :)
Just kidding!
Jon you are a blessing! Your children are lucky to have you as a daddy!; September 21, 2007 at 5:11 PM
Unknown said...: This is just too sweet! I agree with Becca, you have to frame this one. Such a precious moment between the two of them. :); September 21, 2007 at 5:36 PM
February Jill said...: Hello,
Thanks for leaving a few comments on my blog. I think we can be blog buddies even though I'm not sure who you are. I think we know a few of the same people and they're good people, that's enough recommendation for me. Plus you love volleyball and so do I! Jill; September 21, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Lindsay said...: What a great photo!! Good work daddy! Love the new banner too!
Blessings to you this Sunday!; September 23, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Love that you change your little picture and banner all the time!; September 24, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Unknown said...: Your blog looks so beautiful, I need some lessons from you! I posted something new, but no pictures....yet. :); September 26, 2007 at 8:15 PM
Lindsay said...: Blessed by your comments - thank you!!
... love the picture of Olivia on the bottom of your sidebar :); September 26, 2007 at 11:18 PM
Rachel said...: I linked to your blog from Meghan's and I just had to post something. I LOVE this picture!! It's so special for little girls to have a Daddy that is willing to do all the girly stuff with them.
Your children are so blessed to have such wonderful parents who obviously love them very much. Thank you for sharing your stories.; September 27, 2007 at 7:30 PM

Words to Remember

"Christ's followers cannot expect better treatment in the world than their Master had. Let them not promise themselves more honor or pleasure in the world than Christ had. Let each live a life of labor and self-denial as his Master, and make himself a servant of all; let him stoop, and let him toil, and do all the good he can, and then he will be a complete disciple."
~Matthew Henry,
English Pastor 1662-1714

"I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all. But whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess."
~Martin Luther King

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
~Jim Elliot

"I am a missionary, heart and soul. God Himself had an only Son, and He was a missionary and a physician. A poor, poor imitation I am, or wish to be, but in this service I hope to live. In it I wish to die. I still prefer poverty and missions service to riches and ease. This is my choice."
~David Livingstone

"I must keep alive in myself the desire for my true country, which I shall not find till after death; I must never let it get snowed under or turned aside; I must make it the main object of life to press on to that other country and to help others do the same. "
~C.S. Lewis

"I want Thy plan, O God, for my life. May I be happy and contented whether in the homeland or on the foreign field; whether married or alone, in happiness or sorrow, health or sickness, prosperity or adversity - I want Thy plan, O God, for my life."
~Oswald J. Smith

songs with meaning

If you hear one of these songs playing while visiting my blog, here is why it is so special to me:

I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman: I would listen to this song as a young teenager and dream about finding a love like this song describes. Guess what? God gave more then I ever dreamed.

Any Song by Keith Green!!! I first heard Keith Green as a young child and knew all his songs by heart. As a teenager, I loved his music because he is so honest and authentic. I also read his autobiography when I was in my teens. He is one of my all-time heroes! I remember my friends laughing at me when they were in my car, wondering why I would be listening to songs from the 70's. Yes, the music is cheesy, but the lyrics are simply amazing!

How Could I Ask For More by Cindy Morgan: My senior year of high school I was on homecoming court with four other girls, who were all good friends of mine. We all picked this song to be played during our ceremony. I still love this song!

Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart: The song Jon and I danced to at our wedding. I smile every time I hear it.

I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me: This song was played at Brian Ditchen's memorial service. Brian was Jon's cousin who he grew up with, and who I went to school with, and he was a dear friend. He passed away in March of 2004 in a tragic plane accident, he was only 28. It shook the core of our faith. The only comfort came from knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, who Brian lived his life for: Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated believer, and we can't wait to see him again. Every time we would hear this song, it touched us deeply, it still does. Heaven has become very real to us.

The Scientist by Coldplay: My younger brother, Ben, sang and played this song on the piano at my brother Jeremy's memorial service. Jeremy passed away suddenly in September of 2004, he was only 31. Once again our faith was shaken (see next song)....

Cry Out To Jesus by Third Day: Whenever I hear this song I am reminded of my brother Jeremy...."To everyone who's lost someone they loved, long before it was their time, you feel like the days you had were not enough, when you said goodbye....cry out to Jesus" I am reminded to turn to God in the midst of my pain and loss, and it's OK to go to Him with my questions

We Will Dance by Steven Curtis Chapman: My current love song. It so beautifully describes mine and Jon's relationship.

I'm Not Cool by Scott Krippane: This is Daniel's song.Not in a mean way. He absolutely loves this song and sings along with it every time. The funny thing is, it describes him perfectly.

She's a Dancer by Phil Keaggy: This is Sarah's song! It so sweetly reminds me of Sarah...."she's a dancer, she loves to dance, she's a singer, she loves to sing, she's a lady, walkin' round in mama's shoes, standin' tall in mama's shoes" Sarah has also been caught singing into the bathroom mirror. And when she was younger she put on many "dance performances" for us in our living room.

Olivia by Phil Keaggy: Obviously Olivia's song! I've sang this song to her since she was a tiny newborn. She knows the words and sings along now. Whenever I put this song on, she stops what she's doing and gets a big smile on her face, and says "my song!"

Beautiful by Bethany Dillon: OK I'm 32 now. And sometimes when I look in the mirror, the depression creeps in. I don't look like I did ten years ago, I don't see a beautiful young woman looking back at me. And that can get you down sometimes. This song reminds me that true beauty is who I am in God's eyes. I could be perfect in every way on the outside and yet not be beautiful in the eyes of God, and when it's all said and done, my life would have been lived only for myself. I want to be beautiful in God's eyes, I want Him to look inside my heart and smile, and most importantly, be pleased.

Who Am I?, The Voice of Truth, and Praise You In The Storm by Casting Crowns: All three of these songs are very special to Jon. These are three of his all-time favorites. These songs brought him close to God when he was going through a hard time in his life.

I Am by Nicole Nordeman: The first time I heard this song was at a Women of Faith conference. She played it live on the piano. It was so beautiful and moved me so deeply. God is truly my "I Am", He has been my one firm anchor through every season of my life.