Wednesday Devos

Number of things covered today in devos. Recognized Christine Beebe and Kay Headley for their excellent work with the Aprimo software (and they survived!). Also kudos to Bret Bernal for enthusiastically facilitating some podcast recordings, and to Trent Chase for his on-going great work with the uplink studio and new parenting features. Thanks to each of you for modeling wonderful attitudes and a commitment to excellence in your day-to-day work here!

Gave an update from Impact Update meeting yesterday. Lots going on here at FOF!

Also, I shared a devotional thought that came to me from a weekend experience. The set-up was that last Sunday I found myself spending a lot of time with my oldest daughter. Nothing overly deep or even intentional on my part. Through the day, though, we were together quite a bit. Here's the thrust of my observations:

All in all, a number of little interactions with a girl who looks up to me and values my attentions.

So...this morning. As I head out the door, on my desk I find a small item, wrapped carefully in foil, with a note. Some of that candy she had made. Awww... It was a nice little gesture. And it reminded me that the payoff was not just today, in getting a sweet treat from my daughter.

The payoff really was yesterday. Time invested wisely. Not always overly purposeful. Didn't have to be. The point for my adolescent daughter was that she spent time with her Daddy. And that I cared enough to be there for the little rhythms of life. I had made time to be with her.

Her note was simple and to the point. And it made me tear up.

To my father who loves me.

What a welcome reminder...of the power God has given me as a Daddy.