the Requiest

Not me, though with the lack of posting lately you’d think I’d closed up shop.

No, I’m saying farewell to my son this evening. He’s joined the Air Force and is on his way to San Antonio, TX and boot camp. I haven’t been very emotional (after all I am a guy) but as these last hours quickly approach I’m realizing just how much I’m going to miss him driving me nuts all the time. He has the huge aspirations, and lofty goals that we all had "back in the day" and I do pray that he sees them come to fruition. But more importantly I’m praying that no matter where the next 6 years takes him he remembers the extended family of Christ that is praying for him here at home, and that he finds this same loving and nurturing family where ever the good Lord leads him.

Father in Heaven, this is my son whom you have given me, and with whom I am well pleased.

I pray that you go before him and be his rear guard,
may his feet always stand on your firm foundation,
may his eyes always look towards you,
and may his heart always remember your boundless grace and mercy.

Farewell Nate, I love you.

Dad