Going To Church & Riding The Hooch - Father's Day 2009
Today is Father's Day. We had a special focus for worship at church this morning. Of course we recognized all of the fathers who were present, giving each a buttoneer and Hershey's Bar- just a treat, and most folk like candy! We recognized the oldest father present, the father with the most children, and the father with the youngest child. The oldest was 93 years young, and still going strong. The youngest child, 3-months-old, let me know quite clearly that the sermon was too long for his approval. A most meaningful time of the service occurred when I asked members of the congregation to share with us things they had learned from their fathers. Many quite touching tributes were shared with spontaneity and passion. It was a deeply personal experience for all. For the sermon, I preached about how God chooses to relate to us as Father. We considered from the scriptures, applied to daily life, how He is the perfect father.
I spent the afternoon with my two daughters- as many are aware, my son in serving with the Marines in Hawaii. He called later tonight, and we had a nice conversation. But I'm not too thrilled with his little comment about my photo on his Facebook Page. Anyhow, this afternoon my daughters and I took a leisurely trip down the Chattahoochee. The tubes were large and comfy, the water cold and slow. The laughs were easy! I've mostly transitioned from raising children to connecting with adults. But, they are still my little girls!
So, it was a great Father's Day. I'm home sunburned, tired, and happy.
