Today I will be driving to Southlake (Fort Worth, TX) to attend the Connect Conference at Gateway Church. I'm looking forward to getting out of town and being in an environment of learning and training. I tend to respond well to these opportunities to grow and expand my capacity. I will be spending time with Daniel Stevens from Mid-Cities Church in Midland and Greg Bobbit from Austin. Two great men of God that I look forward to being with. I am anticipating a wonderful time of fellowship, growth and impartation.
I had a wonderful weekend with my family. We did not have much going "agenda-wise" so we spent time doing random things. We spent some time enjoying the Winter Olympics... I'm fascinated by the stories behind the athletes. Many of them come from very difficult experiences and have had to fight their way to world class status. I love it! Makes me cry a lot...
Rachel is growing up so fast, however last night I was reminded of the fact she is still a little child. She had received a balloon from school and was having trouble blowing it up, so like a good daddy, I volunteered to help. She was concerned that it was not working right and cautioned me repeatedly to be careful. I began to huff and puff until it got "almost" full and she said, "Stop Daddy, tie it no." Being "The Man" I thought it needed one more good blow... "BOOM!!!" After a moment of awkward silence... you know, shock and awe, the tears began to flow... I felt like a nerd as my little girl stood there with tears streaming down her face. Fortunately she got over it quickly and life resumed, but it was a poignant reminder that she is still my little girl.
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