Father's Day

It's been awhile since you've heard from me

For two reasons:

1. Not a lot has changed

So what I would write would seem rather repetitive

2. What has changed has caused a lot of uncertainty and confusion

So what I would write would be rather negative and complaining

When I really have a lot to be thankful for...

I am still alive!

And making it to another Father's Day tomorrow...

Though Father's Day is not one of my favorite holidays:(

Not because we don't have amazing and wonderful children

We do

They are all incredible

And a huge blessing!

And Cindy and I are so very thankful for each of them

And the incredible individuals and fathers and mothers they are

Or, in the case of one of them, unquestionably will soon be!

It is the regret that another Father's Day brings...

For often not being the father that my children needed and deserved

As they were growing up.

For being so consumed with building

A ministry and a business

That became a blessing to many other young people

Who called me "dad" and Cindy "mom"

And yet often kept me from being the dad that my children wanted and needed.

Regret is a painful thing

It can push us to seek to heal the wounds from the past

To seek and find forgiveness

And rebuild relationships that have been damaged

But it cannot eliminate the hurt that has been done

Or the time and opportunities that have been lost

And cannot be recovered.

Regret...

I'm hoping that this brief "confession"

Might spur on any young fathers

Or mothers

Who are reading this blog

To make the most of the years you still have

With your children

While they are still in your care.

You will not regret making your children such a priority!

Thanks for listening...

Dave

P.S. My eighth chemo and immunotherapy treatment

Is this coming Friday, June 26th