Comments on: I remember when she used to run up and grab on to my leg? http://word7blog.kbionline.com/http:/www.needspeednow.com/i-remember-when-she-used-to-run-up-and-grab-on-to-my-leg/ Wit and Wisdom to Put the Pieces in Your Puzzle Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:15:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: admin http://word7blog.kbionline.com/http:/www.needspeednow.com/i-remember-when-she-used-to-run-up-and-grab-on-to-my-leg/comment-page-1/#comment-156 admin Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:15:31 +0000 http://word7blog.kbionline.com/?p=71#comment-156 Thanks Leah, Many of us ARE trying to build our OWN now and need to refocus on the Lord and His Kingdom. As for Deidra, she is very strong and independent young woman now and I am very proud. Thanks Leah, Many of us ARE trying to build our OWN now and need to refocus on the Lord and His Kingdom. As for Deidra, she is very strong and independent young woman now and I am very proud.

]]> By: Leah http://word7blog.kbionline.com/http:/www.needspeednow.com/i-remember-when-she-used-to-run-up-and-grab-on-to-my-leg/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Leah Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:08:37 +0000 http://word7blog.kbionline.com/?p=71#comment-87 Although I'm not a parent, that really reached out to me and is so true. Thank you for sharing! I can definitely say I've taken His love and security for granted too. One of our pastors said something that really grabbed my attention this weekend...he said "We trust God with our eternity, so why not trust him in our now?" It really made me take a step back and think about that. and I know its definitely hard to see your daughter move on like that, just as it was for my parents to leave me back in AZ, but I can definitely say with confidence (and I'm sure you've thought this too) that during this next chapter in her life I believe she is going to grow so much on so many levels, you'll have even more reasons than you do now, to be the proud dad you are! love you and your family so much, miss you guys. Although I’m not a parent, that really reached out to me and is so true. Thank you for sharing! I can definitely say I’ve taken His love and security for granted too.
One of our pastors said something that really grabbed my attention this weekend…he said “We trust God with our eternity, so why not trust him in our now?” It really made me take a step back and think about that.
and I know its definitely hard to see your daughter move on like that, just as it was for my parents to leave me back in AZ, but I can definitely say with confidence (and I’m sure you’ve thought this too) that during this next chapter in her life I believe she is going to grow so much on so many levels, you’ll have even more reasons than you do now, to be the proud dad you are! love you and your family so much, miss you guys.

]]> By: admin http://word7blog.kbionline.com/http:/www.needspeednow.com/i-remember-when-she-used-to-run-up-and-grab-on-to-my-leg/comment-page-1/#comment-85 admin Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:04:40 +0000 http://word7blog.kbionline.com/?p=71#comment-85 Thanks for the comment Bill. We are here in Tulsa and preparing for another tearful separation. I know that, just as when I left her with you that Sunday morning, she is in good hands here too. It is a shame that I have to confess that I have become something of a spiritual spoiled rich kid due to the blessing of my spiritual heritage. That I take for granted how available God has always been for me while there are still those who have no clue that He is there for them. As christians we must come to the full understanding that on our watch the USA has become the third largest unchurched population in the world! God forgive us and help me do all that I can to show America the cross of salvation. Thanks for the comment Bill. We are here in Tulsa and preparing for another tearful separation. I know that, just as when I left her with you that Sunday morning, she is in good hands here too.

It is a shame that I have to confess that I have become something of a spiritual spoiled rich kid due to the blessing of my spiritual heritage. That I take for granted how available God has always been for me while there are still those who have no clue that He is there for them. As christians we must come to the full understanding that on our watch the USA has become the third largest unchurched population in the world! God forgive us and help me do all that I can to show America the cross of salvation.

]]> By: Bill Jakeway http://word7blog.kbionline.com/http:/www.needspeednow.com/i-remember-when-she-used-to-run-up-and-grab-on-to-my-leg/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Bill Jakeway Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:31:53 +0000 http://word7blog.kbionline.com/?p=71#comment-84 It is kinda nice reading your side of the story after I watched the video on her phone. I actually think you should post the video in conjunction with this post. I can't help be reminded, though, of the tough love you showed when you dropped her off in Sunday School for the first time at Lighthouse. Her tears were definitely saying, "Daddy. , why are you leaving me here with this strange man?" and your internal turmoil at having to walk away because that was what was best for her (and you). ... and your post was an excellent reminder to cherish my own heritage. Thanks. It is kinda nice reading your side of the story after I watched the video on her phone. I actually think you should post the video in conjunction with this post.

I can’t help be reminded, though, of the tough love you showed when you dropped her off in Sunday School for the first time at Lighthouse. Her tears were definitely saying, “Daddy. , why are you leaving me here with this strange man?” and your internal turmoil at having to walk away because that was what was best for her (and you).

… and your post was an excellent reminder to cherish my own heritage. Thanks.

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