Friday Five: The Kids

Posted on January 30, 2009 
Filed Under Fathering, Life, Parenting, Personal

We’re richly blessed with six children. Only five remain in the home – our oldest is in college. Sometimes I get questions from folks about our family, and “how is everyone doing?” In the spirit of answering that question – even if you didn’t ask it – I offer this snapshot of the kids. The children at home, that is, since that college student has his own life going on…

  1. Seth is 17 and has been sidelined this winter by a pretty bad foot injury. He had surgery in late December and is in a cast for another two months. He is handling the difficulty pretty well. I think the extra attention from girls is making that a bit easier to deal with. We’ve seen been some good spiritual growth in the ordeal and we’re pleased with the physical progress, too!
  2. Allie, a high school freshman, recently participated in her first speech competition. She had a partner, and their hard work paid off with some good scores. She continues to grow in her artistic endeavors, and seems to have a flair for the creative.
  3. Our other teen, Saige is our community organizer. She is gifted as a leader and planner, and has a gift of connecting with others. She has a heart for those who don’t know Christ, and it is fun to watch God helping her develop that.She loves to sing, too.
  4. At 10, Tauvi has a pretty good life. She has neighborhood friends, and is an extrovert extraordinaire. She is also quite happy to sit and read. Pretty easy kid to love.
  5. Our youngest, Zane, is a never-ending source of joy and fun. He is 5, and any parent with a 5 yr-old boy will tell you that these kids don’t stop until they conk out in bed at night. Such is the case for our Z-Man. He enjoys playing make-believe, and today he was wearing his “Captain Hook” hook hand, explaining to others that his hand got cut off and he had to wear this hook contraption.

“Never a dull moment,” is what I am fond of saying. I know some parents who, at this age, are dealing with empty nests. Not so here. Dena and I will have a long time before we have to cross that bridge. In the meantime, we are working away (seemingly every moment of every day) on ways to bring these blessings up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). And trying to soak in all the joy we can along the way.

Comments

2 Responses to “Friday Five: The Kids”

  1. Francine B on January 31st, 2009 6:02 pm

    You both have a beautiful family.I am a mother of four,and when I tell peoples that I have 4 Beautiful childrens peoples look at me like I am a strange lady,and now I have a beautiful grandaughter of 16 months,her name is Olivia Gracie….She is our joy…Love your program…

  2. Scott on February 2nd, 2009 9:10 pm

    You are blessed with a beautiful family. The love you and your wife have given them is visible on each of their faces. BTW – praise God for the ability to parent with maturity! :)

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