So when the opportunity arose over the weekend for us to find out if we were having a boy or girl, Kathy and I decided to find out so we could tell our family, close friends, and the entire Journey worship service the news as an early christmas present. So its official that we are having a girl. The first thought that went through my head was how exciting it would be to be able to give away my daughter at her wedding years from now. Shortly after that I thought: "I guess I'm going to have to learn how to fix her hair." So it was a flood of different emotions very quickly.
When we first decided to learn if we were having a boy or a girl the first "c" name that came to mind was Courtney. And after discussing quite a few other names we decided to go with Courtney. (Although Carson still prefers Donkey) It really is kind of cool to already have a name picked out this early. Instead of referring to the baby as "the baby" we can call her by her name. I love it.
I can't really explain the feeling I have right now, it is so much different than the feeling I remember when we found out Carson was a boy. I know there will be a different dynamic in my relationship with Courtney than with Carson. I get the feeling that Courtney will have me wrapped around her little finger from day one. And I know Carson will be a great big brother and protector of his little sister. And I know Kathy will love making things and picking out cute girl clothes and bows for her.
It is such an exciting time during the holidays to be able to think about all that goes along with having a girl. I can't wait till the end of May for Courtney Grace Anderson to join us.
grace&peace
Kevin
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Darryl Kile
I was reading a book recently and it referenced Darryl Kile who pitched in the major leagues for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. He passed away at age 33 of a heart attack. Shortly after his death the Astros and Cardinals created an award in his honor. It is simply called the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award. Simply put the award goes to a player who exemplifies his characteristics as: "a good teammate, a great friend, a fine father, and a humble man."
Sometimes it may be hard but I myself strive to be those things to people. I can be a good teammate by simply being e a team player at church and at youth. I can be a great friend by simply listening and helping my friends who they need it, or even when they don't. I can be a fine father by learning from those fathers I know and respect (like Rick Knox). And I can be a humble man by emulating Joseph. (I'm talking about Jesus' earthly father in this instance)
Once I think about it, it really isn't that hard to do. Sometimes its challenging but we have others who have come before us that we can look up to for help and guidance. We can model our behavior after those role models. So today strive to be good, great, fine, and humble.
grace&peace
kevin
Sometimes it may be hard but I myself strive to be those things to people. I can be a good teammate by simply being e a team player at church and at youth. I can be a great friend by simply listening and helping my friends who they need it, or even when they don't. I can be a fine father by learning from those fathers I know and respect (like Rick Knox). And I can be a humble man by emulating Joseph. (I'm talking about Jesus' earthly father in this instance)
Once I think about it, it really isn't that hard to do. Sometimes its challenging but we have others who have come before us that we can look up to for help and guidance. We can model our behavior after those role models. So today strive to be good, great, fine, and humble.
grace&peace
kevin
Friday, December 2, 2011
Be Still.....
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
This has been one of my favorite verses for a long time. I seem to hear it all the time, probably because God wants me to hear it so much. I think of it when I watch the NOOMA video entitled noise, which I watch occasionally when I need to slow down my brain. I remember hearing it when Joseph Nader talked to the youth shortly after I arrived in Granbury. It was used as a favorite verse for a small group skit at discovery a couple years ago. (incidentally I think Joseph was the adult in that group, but I might be misremembering) I heard it last night at a complemtative worship service led by Kennon Pickett. (Awesome job by the way bro)
It has been a favorite verse of mine, but it has also been one of the most difficult to adhere to sometimes. I mean how hard is it: be still and know. Yet, for anyone who knows me at all, it is probably not surprising to know that I have a very hard time sitting still. I was fidgeting in the pew after an ad council meeting a couple weeks ago and Michael Horn used something out of Paul Gravley's sermon by saying to me in reference to my fidgeting: "God loves you just the way you are, but loves you too much to keep you that way." It was funny, well placed, and absolutely true. So I have been working for quite a while on being able to simply be still and listen.
I thought about Psalm 46:10 again last night and remembering how hard it used to be for me to be still. It is still difficult, but I am getting better at it. I have kind of taught myself to be still for a few minutes twice a day (with the help of a reminder on my phone of course) to just find a quiet spot and listen to what God has to say to me without me talking. It really helps me personally to have that time, I know it can help anyone to have that "quiet" time to just listen to what God has to say to you.
peace&quiet
kevin
Thought for the day:
"God loves you just the way you are, but loves you too much to keep you that way."
This has been one of my favorite verses for a long time. I seem to hear it all the time, probably because God wants me to hear it so much. I think of it when I watch the NOOMA video entitled noise, which I watch occasionally when I need to slow down my brain. I remember hearing it when Joseph Nader talked to the youth shortly after I arrived in Granbury. It was used as a favorite verse for a small group skit at discovery a couple years ago. (incidentally I think Joseph was the adult in that group, but I might be misremembering) I heard it last night at a complemtative worship service led by Kennon Pickett. (Awesome job by the way bro)
It has been a favorite verse of mine, but it has also been one of the most difficult to adhere to sometimes. I mean how hard is it: be still and know. Yet, for anyone who knows me at all, it is probably not surprising to know that I have a very hard time sitting still. I was fidgeting in the pew after an ad council meeting a couple weeks ago and Michael Horn used something out of Paul Gravley's sermon by saying to me in reference to my fidgeting: "God loves you just the way you are, but loves you too much to keep you that way." It was funny, well placed, and absolutely true. So I have been working for quite a while on being able to simply be still and listen.
I thought about Psalm 46:10 again last night and remembering how hard it used to be for me to be still. It is still difficult, but I am getting better at it. I have kind of taught myself to be still for a few minutes twice a day (with the help of a reminder on my phone of course) to just find a quiet spot and listen to what God has to say to me without me talking. It really helps me personally to have that time, I know it can help anyone to have that "quiet" time to just listen to what God has to say to you.
peace&quiet
kevin
Thought for the day:
"God loves you just the way you are, but loves you too much to keep you that way."
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