My Day of Rest

Matthew 11:25 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The older I get the more I think about my childhood: Growing up on Geigh and Pa's farm in Banner Elk; Sledding in Hanging Rock with all those awesome hills; climbing trees every chance I had; playing football in the back yard. The list goes on and on. All great memories and wonderful things to look back on. Another thing I think of is my Daddy taking naps on Sunday after noon. I never understood it until recently. As a kid I loved the time between church services to watch football or to play outside, seeing Daddy taking naps was just awkward! However, now I love taking naps in between services on Sundays! I think that Matthew 11:25 says it all. All throughout the week we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. We face things throughout the week that we truly need the midweek service but to be able to stop and reflect on our saviour on His Day we are able to find rest. Coming to the Lord truly does enable us to accept real rest that only He can give. Sunday afternoon naps... I love them, when I can get them!

My Family

I have to say that I had a wonderful vacation with my wife and her family. We went to Emerald Isle, NC to do some fishing and we had a blast! We didn't catch a lot of fish, but we had a great time together and we laughed A LOT!!!!! I am very thankful that God has given me a family that I feel 100% apart of. I didn't have to submit an application, nor did I have to prove myself with them. They have always accepted me for me. I've always been one of them with no hesitation. I truly hope that Dara feels the same way with the family that she has acquired. They love her, I just hope that she knows it the way that I know her family loves me. I am truly a blessed man!