Fathers Day 2012

Happy Fathers Day to my awesome dad and to my wonderful husband!

Brooks is one lucky kiddo to be Trip's son! 

Seriously, Brooks you got a good one buddy, 

One of my favorite things is to watch Trip love Brooks,

and I can't wait to see their relationship grow as he gets older,

there is something unique on Brooks face when his dad walks in that door,

there's just something about dads,

they have so much impact and influence on their children

I came across this great Fathers Day post from a Young Life blog that I just have to share,

It relates parenting and being a Young Life leader which is right up my ally!

"God's desire for parenthood is sanctification-making us more mature, wise, and loving. Parenthood, at its best, drives us to great surrender and dependency on God and uncovers the unique image of God we all bear." -from "Becoming A Dad" by Stephen James and David Thomas 

"Nat and I have a 2 yr old daughter and a 3 week old son. The lack of sleep over the past few weeks has been grueling. Why didn't God make parenting easier? The passage above offered some much needed encouragement. I've often thought being a parent is all about what I can offer my children and the reality that they need me. The same is quite true when it comes to being a Young Life leader. I'm a leader because those kids need me, right?God's hasn't called us to be Young Life leaders because He needs us to reach kids.  His desire for us is sanctification and intimacy with Him. Being a Young Life leader drives us to great surrender and dependency on our Heavenly Father. In that journey of waving our white flag, He unveils His unique image within each of us, the image of a Father and a Son. May we daily remember that both parenting and leading Young Life are not so much about God using us, as God loving us. As we pursue our 'kids,' may we be reminded and convinced that we are His kids. And that's why we're Young Life leaders."