The other night, I was feeling quite restless and decided to go on a little run down the bike path across the street from my apartment [and for most of you who know me, running is not one of those things I just love to do, but there I was... jogging away.] Anyways, I just kept thinking about my family, and how incredibly blessed I am. Seriously. I have the most amazing parents and sisters and cousins and aunts that anyone could ask for. Without my parents unwavering love and support, I would not be half the person I am today. Not once in my life have I ever had to question their love for me. The older I get, I realize that this is a sad rarity... that some people grow up trying to gain approval their entire lives, or feel unworthy, misguided, and simply unloved. And I got to be so lucky that I'll never feel that way... I thought about my Dad, who is quite possibly the most amazing man [and will be my favorite man until I meet my husband :)] and his love for me. My Dad loves me, all the time, every time, no matter what. And my Dad would die for me, if it meant that he could save me, or that my life would be somehow better off. Which got me to thinking about how remarkable it is that God gave me the love of my earthly father, just to show a glimmer of His love for me. Because my dad would die for me if he had to... because he loves me, and he knows that I love him back. But Jesus, knowing that the majority of the people He would die for didn't love Him back, He still died in order to save them. Not only to give them life, but to give them a better life. How great is our Father?
I think this might be my key to running: meditate on something that completely blows my mind and puts me in awe, so I don't know that I've just been jogging for 30 minutes straight and my legs hurt.
So Daddy, I just thought I'd thank you for being the most perfect representation of what God's love is for His children. And one day, I'll marry a man who loves his kids the way you love me, so that they will know what God is like, too. I love you :)
And since this blog is semi-dedicated to my Dad, I thought I'd share about his wonderful success lately. His little green electric car [NmG] was just being raced around by Bruce Willis [and signed!] for filming of his upcoming movie. Bill Gates checked the car out this week, and yesterday, it was at the White House. I'm so proud of you, Dad. I can't wait to come home and make commercials for you! ;) It just goes to show, with patience, trust, and a lot of prayers, God can make anything possible.
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