It is no coincidence that your collective initials reflect one of the greatest combos in the history of the world. I believe you came to our family and are brothers for a very special reason. I didn't want you to ever forget that. This image of the two of you illustrates the duo that you are at ages 6 and 3 (almost 4). It is one of my favorite pictures ever. Seeing you together reminds me of my role and my responsibility as your dad. At the same time, I catch a glimpse of your limitless potential. Here is what I see along with some words of encouragement:
Your feet are filthy in this picture. They show the aftermath of some fun in our dark landscaping bark that we spent that afternoon distributing around the yard. They also remind me of the reality that we all face in this life: we will inevitably, through our actions and mistakes, get a little dirty in this life. As your father, it is my job to help you understand this part of our nature, and celebrate the fact that despite the dirty feet that we encounter we can become clean and pure once again through Christ. Don't ever go a day without pondering this. We are blessed to have this knowledge and blessed to have one another; both things we should embrace. Keep your arm around one another always; a brother is an amazing gift. Look to the future with optimism and to serve your fellow man. Build a strong and healthy body not for show, but rather to be able to best care for others.Wrestle for fun and only when appropriate; hand shakes or high fives when you're done (no fist bumps please). While keeping a record of what you experience in life, remember to capture what you feel. Create opportunities to laugh (never at someone else's expense), and know that it's perfectly okay to cry.
I enjoyed watching your adventures in the bark on this particular summer day. I'm excited to have you along for many more. I love you.
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