The Secret To Youth

Photobucket

Last night we turned out all of the lights and explored the dark house with a flashlight.  With light in one hand and Papa in the other, we would cautiously turn corners and laugh with delight at every new discovery.  Later we lay upon her pallet and she would suggest stories for us to tell together.  Inevitably the subject would turn to a little girl named Skylar.  My favorite storyline is about how the little girl finds herself in a predicament, only to be rescued by the courageous Papa.  She seems to never tire of those stories.  Neither do I. 

Photobucket

This morning as I was preparing for work, she came into the room.  On mornings I can be grouchy and need my private space.  But she is always a welcome intrusion.  She had dressed herself to the max as she understood it.  Hat, sunglasses, scarf, and bracelets- she was a “king”.  I did not bother to correct the gender.  We laughed and played a little.  And once again I thanked God for her.

Photobucket

Soon she will be three.  Me?  I seem to be getting younger.


posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 02.19.09 (1:55 pm)

You sound as if you're just as much a kid as her.



posted by: alaskawildflowers (reply)
post date: 02.19.09 (2:04 pm)

there's nothing like having an adoring child around to help us remember what it was like... you're a lucky man, because you REALIZE that she's a gift.



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.19.09 (4:24 pm)

Reply to: bawdy
I've chronicled the story elsewhere on this blog. Dealing with my daughter's rebellion and subsequent pregnancy, I felt really old. It only took a few days after her arrival to realize her to be an amazing gift, and it seems I've been getting younger ever since.



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.19.09 (4:28 pm)

Reply to: alaskawildflowers
Adoring child. It's true. I've many faults, I know, and she does not know and does not care. She just knows that we are mighty good friends. She's a great source of youth and energy- although I do quickly wind down after a full day of her non-stop demand for attention.



posted by: fractalmom (reply)
post date: 02.19.09 (5:06 pm)

Amen to that :)



posted by: Ladyg (reply)
post date: 02.20.09 (8:44 pm)

She is so pretty.



posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 02.21.09 (12:54 pm)

An adorable little girl and a wonderful post!



posted by: tampi (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (6:37 pm)

lets take a walk together near the open shore hand in hand you and i..
lets cherish every moment we have been given the time is passin by..
i hope and pray before i lay down by your side if u receive your..
callng before i awake could i make it through the night..


cherish the love we had, we should chersih the life we live..
cherish the love, cherish the life, cherish the love..
cherish the love we had, for as long as we both shall live..
cherish the love, cherish the life, cherish the love..

cherish the love we had, we should cherish the life we live..



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (7:00 pm)

Reply to: fractalmom
Ahh, but they are so tiresome, yet so much a blessing. I'll take the blessing.



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (7:01 pm)

Reply to: tampi
Nice. And if I were just a bit culturally literate, I would probably know from where these words come. Thanks!



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (7:02 pm)

Reply to: auntconi
Thank you. You know all about adorable grandchildren, don't you? We are blessed.



posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (7:03 pm)

Reply to: Ladyg
Thank you!



posted by: PirateGirl (reply)
post date: 02.24.09 (7:06 pm)

:)



posted by: Rebecca Nelle (reply)
post date: 03.03.09 (9:19 am)

What a sweet story, PD. And what a blessing her birth has turned out to be. :-) She is precious. And she has a good papa. :-)

Your Name:


Your Comment: