I mowed my grass a few days ago and it really needed it. Between the 90-something degree weather every day, and a hectic schedule the last couple of weeks, I'd neglected to cut it. But that night was actually a few degrees cooler when I got home from work so I pulled out the mower and began to mow down the jungle before my neighbors revolted.
As I cut a path through the thick, overgrown grass, I thought about the fact that I actually “sort of” like having tall grass to cut. At this point in my life, I really don't EVER enjoy cutting grass like I used to. But, if I have to do it, I want to do it when I can see progress made instantly. I like looking back at the strip of grass I just cut, and seeing it neatly topped off next to the still uncut grass. AHHHHH Instant gratification.
I had an idea that night that maybe sometimes God is slow (at least, from my standpoint) in handling our problems because He wants us to see that it's Him at work. When our worries seem to go from bad to worse, growing up and threatening to take over our lives completely, perhaps it's because God knows that if He took care of things sooner, we wouldn't notice or truly appreciate the difference. I don't want to cut a lawn that will look the same both before and after it's been cut. Maybe God feels the same about our lives.
Just another weird thought......


till next time
peace
TC
Romans 5:1

In an Instant

First of all, RARELY am I ever short of words to say or write. But, last Wednesday was one of those "Kodak Moments" that you wish could last forever. One of those rare times in your life that you actually feel God's very strong in your life, like He is right there looking over your shoulder. One of thsoe rare times when your life flashes before your very eyes. The words are so close, but yet so very far away and words just don't do it justice at all. No where even close. But last Wednesday 6-30-2010 at 5:09pm a new legacy was started and our first grandchild, Payton Landry Coats was born. First, I praise God for the miracle of life and for the love that Brad and Elisha have for each other. A good long time friend Charles Bamburg told me last week, "There's nothing like it in the world", and I think He was right about that. Now, I still have not totally grasp this whole Grand Parent thing, but I am sure it won't take long.

When I look into Payton's face, I see many of my son's facial features and I see the petite character of his mom. So tiny at a whopping 5lbs but so incredible to just look at. Tiny hands, tiny feet, but a strong set of lungs. When my wife holds her in her arms, her face lights up. That look can not be earned and is yet another gift from our Heavenly Father.

So our legacy continues and God is to be praised as the giver of life.

Till next time,

tc
Romans 5:1