Star date log: 10/17/2007 (i’ve always wanted to say that)

What’s your favorite ice cream? I like almost every kind of ice cream except mint chocolate chip (one of my wife’s favorites). My favorites are cookies and cream, homemade vanilla with strawberries, and cheesecake with fresh strawberries. Just to name a few. Now another question, how do you like your ice cream? Do you prefer it to be frozen solid or soft? I know some people who will actually microwave their ice cream to get it just right. I’m not one to microwave my ice cream but I love my ice cream soft. Are you craving ice cream? I am!

Why are we talking about ice cream and the way we eat it. It’s simple! Last night we were eating ice cream when I notice my boys were watching what I was doing to my ice cream. In fact they wanted help to make theirs just like mine. I enjoyed the moment as we perfected our ice cream together. You know so many times in our lives our kids take on our habits. Good or Bad! I know most of my preferences come from my parents and I will pass those on to my boys.

Do you remember eating ice cream with your family? What about those special moments in your life? I can remember my dad helping me learn how to ride my bike without training wheels. I can still picture it to this day. I’m so grateful that my parents walked along with me and my sister and supported us through life.

I’ve been reading, “Bringing Up Boys,” by Dr Dobson. I’ve made it a personal goal to become a better Father for my boys. As I was reading last night, I came across a story that challenged me. Dobson shares about a fifty-eight year old man who during his childhood longed for the attention of his father. His dad was too busy to attend any of his games. In fact, as a senior in high school he begged him to attend their championship game. His father showed up with two other gentlemen in suits. Dobson says that this fifty eight year old man was moved to tears as he shared his story. He can remember seeing his dad talking with these men and then leaving to attend to business. His father passed away and this man stood at his grave and said, “Dad, we could have shared so much love together- but I never really knew you.” Guess the occupation of his father? No, he wasn’t a CEO, or a small business owner but a minister. You see this dad missed the opportunity to share life with his kids. To be honest, it’s easy as a minister to be about God’s work that I even neglect those opportunities to be there for my kids. If only…If only… If only I could go back and do it differently! Don’t pass the opportunities to share life with your kids! Create I was…I remember moments and share them often!

Thanks,
LD

PS what are some of your favorite family memories? Post your comments below.