Pic at Saltgrass Steak House after our Father's Day dinner last night! ❤
Dad with his kids and grandkids!
Jace starting off with "Happy birthday" made me laugh!
Verse of the Day ❤
I really appreciate that "tender and compassionate" are the first qualities listed for fathers here. Not overreactive or quick to anger, not unkind or impatient, not indifferent or checked out. Looking back at my childhood as an adult, one of the things I most appreciate is the very normalized sense of physical and emotional safety, peace, and being cared for. I wasn't deeply aware back then that so many children did not have the same home life experience. I'm grateful for every facet of the fruit of the Spirit I see in my Dad. ❤
...Our family is in a strange season of a very gradual transition right now that made this Father's Day feel bittersweet. Dad has been dealing with some vision problems and some memory issues that are increasing with age. At long last, he is on a prescribed medication to help slow any cognitive decline. He is still working and driving and very physically active and present at all the grandkids' events, but he's become quieter at family dinners lately and typically doesn't participate in games that involve much reading. It's a slow and subtle erosion, but it's painful, and it's another solid reminder to keep our ultimate hope in the coming Kingdom where full restoration will be the reality, the enemy will have no authority, and God's children will all have "freedom from death and decay." As for his work life, State Farm is making serious changes to the contract for all of their agents in 2028, so Dad will be retiring toward the end of 2027 - which empowers him to plan well and go out on a high note with the appropriate celebration. In all of the above, I see God's grace in some of the small details, and it makes me feel more grateful for the regular time we all have together! Prayers for continued love, wisdom, and peace would be appreciated!
...Our family is in a strange season of a very gradual transition right now that made this Father's Day feel bittersweet. Dad has been dealing with some vision problems and some memory issues that are increasing with age. At long last, he is on a prescribed medication to help slow any cognitive decline. He is still working and driving and very physically active and present at all the grandkids' events, but he's become quieter at family dinners lately and typically doesn't participate in games that involve much reading. It's a slow and subtle erosion, but it's painful, and it's another solid reminder to keep our ultimate hope in the coming Kingdom where full restoration will be the reality, the enemy will have no authority, and God's children will all have "freedom from death and decay." As for his work life, State Farm is making serious changes to the contract for all of their agents in 2028, so Dad will be retiring toward the end of 2027 - which empowers him to plan well and go out on a high note with the appropriate celebration. In all of the above, I see God's grace in some of the small details, and it makes me feel more grateful for the regular time we all have together! Prayers for continued love, wisdom, and peace would be appreciated!
On Saturday, I got to hang out with Natalie and Walker at The Station/Central Park! They'd never been there before and really enjoyed it!
A duck with presh baby ducklings!
Turtle party!
A festive Farmer's Market!
We did a full lap around the park, then Natalie and I caught up on life while Walker played on the gated playground... then we did one final lap, as he wanted to walk by the lake again! Walker loves animals and he reminded me of Jace at that age, touring us through his imaginary zoo which also included lots of fish... so they would get along well for sure, and I may try to make that introduction!
Yessss to this - feel it to heal it!
Paige Evelyn getting her beauty sleep - I didn't wanna go the entire month of June without seeing them, so I came to Tulsa and met the Wilson and Weatherford crew for dinner - somehow failed to get photos of anyone but Paige, but she can represent their fam for that day! lol
*Happy 13th Anniversary to Chettles and Karli Marie today!!
In other news, I baked a peach cobbler yesterday, and Triston and Mom and I enjoyed it!! =) #YayPeachTruck
That's all for this post. Hope you have a lovely week ahead!
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