When I woke up this morning I knew it was father’s day. My mom called me to wish me a great day. After I hung up the phone I realized that for Carla this was not going to be a very happy day. This is the first Father’s Day without her dad. I did not say anything because I did not want to upset her. We went to Antigua with the team from Riverdale to help them enjoy their day off. As we were walking through the market Zach came to me and gave me a Fathers Day gift. He bought me a Guatemala soccer Jersey that fit me. We have looked for 3 years and finally he found one. Then Katie came up and gave me 2 book marks that were handmade. Then I turned to Julian and ask him what he got me. He looked at me and said “nothing but my love dad”. You talk about stabbing someone deep man that one really got me. I then thought about God and how He is always left out on Father’s Day. So as I walked I told God how much I loved Him and thanked Him for always blessing me. I then put my arm around Carla and told her how sorry I was and how much I loved her. It was bitter sweet time for us. As I think through today I realize just how much God has really blessed me as a father. I have a bus load of kids, an awesome wife, a great dad, and a God that loves me so much that He sacrificed His Son for me.
Please pray for us tomorrow as we will start our VBS in St. Lucia. I hope that everyone had a great father’s day. It is amazing how much has changed since my last father’s day.
God is so good!!!
Mike
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