An Unexpected Milestone

Greetings Dear Reader,

Some milestones chance upon you with little portent and great joy. This is one of those. My eldest Son asked me to lunch this week. I was delighted to see that both he and his bride were there. They told me that they had a belated birthday gift for me. They did.

As we enjoyed a meal of curry and various meats they told me that I was going to be a grandfather. Immediately my heart leapt within me. This is one of those things that I have awaited with great joy. I have already begun to pray for my grandchildren and long to hold them close and warm.

I had a Grandfather who loved me and instilled things in me that were both good and enduring. If I can be half the man to my grandchildren that he was to me it will be an excellent thing. My purpose for writing this morning is very selfish. I long for you to pray for me. I want to purge my life of things that will be unhealthy for this new life. I want to be a good example.

This is one of the favorite parts of the latter journey. I feel great joy for my Son and Daughter in law. I feel great gratitude for God’s wisdom in having life develop the way it does. I have already begun to ponder the things I wish to pass on. I will keep you all posted.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store."