Paul, did you snoop at my pastor's sermon for this evening? He spoke of God's infinite love that provides new people in our lives, and our choice to accept them or reject. Those that understand the Creator, also understand that He places those people in our lives for a reason. They may be different, from their differences we can learn, or choose to reject. BUT, if we take the time to listen, another aspect of life's lessons may unfold. And we learn from another's experiences, if we pay attention to what they say. We see another path that they have walked. We've never been there, but by listening we may learn. And it saves us a lot of time. The pastor's remarks this evening hit home. He spoke of really opening up and accepting the people He has placed in our lives, because they are here and now for a reason by His design. And the only way to understand why He has done this, is to open up. Accept. Welcome with open arms. The reason it "home" so well, is because I've contemplated those very thoughts for the last couple of weeks. So tonight was another 2x4 across the brow, another reminder wake up call. '06 will go down as a good year for me as it winds down. '07, I already know will be GREAT, 'cause He's in charge. Just a matter of me listening and paying attention.
Had a nice few moments with my former youngest step son this evening. I wished him a Happy New Year from a few feet away as we were passing. He stopped, turned, and grabbed a hand shake. He said " I hope you have a great new year!", with a direct sincere look. Made my day. I'm serving up some "deep fried 'gator" on January 8th along with the usual tailgate yummies about 7 PM and there after for the neighbors. Hope to pop a champagne cork a little later that evening. GO BUCKS! Paul, thanks for stopping in. Have a safe and wonderful welcoming to the new year.
