Kara Turns Fourteen

This past week our youngest child Kara turned fourteen. Sue and I are so proud of her. It is simultaneously sad and exciting to see her grow. Sad is a strong word and really doesn't describe the complicated feelings of a father toward his growing little girl. Being our last child there is certainly a part of me that misses our bedtime chats, book readings, and quiet moments together. Thank goodness for memories. Yet, even more so I am excited to see her begin the change into womanhood. She is a contented person, able to find joy and good in so many things. She is as content on a Friday evening with her friends at a high school football game as she is reading a book by herself in her room. She exhibits signs of wisdom at such a youthful age. She studies hard for school, makes sure that she gets an appropriate amount of sleep, is patient with her parents when they often run late picking her up from such activities as dance. She even pays attention looking directly at me with obvious intentful hearing when I talk to her about God and our great need for a Savior. These are all evidences of God's Grace in her life. Yes, I am indeed excited. Happy Birthday little lady winkers.