CHARACTER MATTERS

 

Chris and me on our HR.  Photo by a professional photographer.

When Chris and I lived on our boat in Mexico we were very careful to follow all the laws of the country. We were instructed that we were guests. We knew that according to the law of their land that we would be considered guilty until proven innocent unlike the laws in the U.S.  So what is going on in the world right now?  It seems people who do not obey the laws are allowed to come into any country illegally.  What has gone wrong?

The way I see it is this— It isn’t the color of the skin but the content of the character.  If we are obeying the laws of the country there should be no problems.  It is the content of the character that is lacking.  If the laws were enforced in all countries and we had enough people to throughly investigate immigrants to come in legally we would not be having this problem.  The chaos now is the Marxist plan to control the world. Meanwhile the governments are run by a people who have a death wish. God has put governments in place to be the agent to bring punishment on the wrong doers.  Apparently He has taken a pause. But someday everyone will be accountable to God—God is still in control.  The final battle of Ezekiel 38 and 39 is coming soon.  

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

FATHER'S DAY AND YOU

 

The above article mentions that Mrs. Dodd's father was a disciplinarian.  In some families this is necessary.  But in my case I would have been crushed if my father had been harsh with me.  The only time he seemed displeased was when I would bring a "C" home on my report card.  He was ok with "B's"!  

Grandma Isabel was the secretary for the Father's Day Association Committee.  She saved the minutes from each meeting so we are able to have a peek in to what went on.  I really like how they closed their meetings with Genesis 31: 49  “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other." 

What was your father like?

BABIES ARE A BLESSING

Grandpa Claude meets Heather 1971. Photo by Chris. Outfit courtesy Aunt Emily.

 

Heather and Jes 1978. Photo by Chris.

My mom treated us kids like we were real people.  She was interested in all that we said and did. She disciplined us and set boundaries by sighing or looking a certain way so that we would realize maybe we were making a wrong choice.  Sometimes she would even verbalize her desire like --"I wish someone would wash the dishes."

Now our daughter Heather is good with children.  As a 6 1/2 year old she made friends with her newborn brother, Jes.  She babysat her cousin Jennifer one summer.  She enjoyed her cousin Sarah at a wedding where she took videos and photos. Her cousin Grace met her at a young age.  

Heather and Jennifer 1988.  Photo by Grandma?

Sarah and Heather 1992.  Photo by Chris.

Heather and Grace. Photo by Grandma?

And of course she was proud of her own babies.  

Heather with Sammantha. Photo by Chris.

Me with Natalie

We have been blessed with our babies who have grown into God fearing wonderful people.  So I encourage all those out there who are dealing with sleepless nights, diapers, messes, and lives that are not your own-- hang in there.  

Nehemiah 8:10  Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”