A Dad for the Third Time

I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
-Psalm 139:14


What I've Learned Becoming a Dad for the Third Time...

• God does miracles everyday!
• There where six people in the room...and then...while the door was still closed...there were seven living breathing souls in the room! WOW!
  
• God's works are wonderful!!
• I have an amazing wife!
• I have married as amazing woman!
• Did I mention how awesome my wife is? Seriously, I am SO proud of her.
  
• I've been there for the birth of my other two sons, but something was extra special about Elaine and David Andrew on Thursday.
• I've heard it said that we should call our moms on our birthday. I have definitely seen why!
• I have been given a huge blessing that I did not deserve.
• I have been given a monstrous responsibility to which I embrace fully.
• DO you realize that God used my wife and I to create and bring into the world a living breathing soul that will never cease to exist. He will live forever.
  
• There is nothing I want more than to see my sons living for the glory of God.
• That which we have prayed for has been answered, and we are so grateful.
• There has been much rejoicing over the birth of our son. We praise God for Him!
  
• I have never felt more cared for by friends and family.
• God is so good!!

Thank you for your love and prayers for our family. I believe God has great things in store for each of His children, and I can't wait to discover it together!

Today, as an act of worship, join me in a celebration of thanksgiving. We have been asking for prayers for Elaine and David Andrew for many long months. You have prayed; we have prayed. God has heard and responded. Now, we worship with thanksgiving!!!!!!!!

I have found David...a man after my own heart;
he will do everything I want him to do.
-Acts 13:22

Warning: Totally Non-Spiritual

Ok, I realize this is totally nonspiritual, but take a look at these old pictures and guess where my wife and I are going on our date tonight!! Woo hoo!!

I'll give you a hint (though I'm sure you don't need it), "SPACE, (pause) the final frontier. These are the voyagers of the..."

Happy 8th Anniversary, Elaine!

Eight years ago at this exact moment Elaine and I were finishing our last few wedding pictures before preparing for the ceremony. It would change our lives forever. Our marriage has been filled with ups and downs, yet our love and commitment toward each other has grown deeper than I ever imagined.

Thank you, Lord, for this wonderful woman to share my life with. Thank you, Elaine, for saying yes. You may never know how much joy your love has brought me, but I commit to spend the rest of my life showing you.

Thank you, friends, for sharing that special day with us eight years ago. And, thank you for your friendships, prayers, and encouraging counsel along the way.