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Home » Day 6 – Dang It, Another Late One

Day 6 – Dang It, Another Late One

By N

Day 6 – 1:00 a.m. – Well, I do feel a bit justified tonight.  Steph, Andy and Reagan came over tonight and we all played games and talked.  Then Josh, Becky and I talked more later.

It’s been really fun to have Josh here with us.  He’s really growing up and we’re happy for him.

A few things I hope to instill in our kids:

  1. Serving other people for the right reason : it’s not about being "seen of men" – it’s about doing things without expecting recognition.  It’s about being "seen of God" and God will then reward you openly in His own time.
  2. No exclusive dating : it just doesn’t make sense.  I’ve seen every one of Becky’s siblings get in to a relationship that then is difficult to get out of.  I wonder if it’s a security blanket or something they have to "attach" to.  Becky, on the other hand, was an exception to their rule.  I really respect this about her.  Our kids should date a lot of different people and take from each qualities that they like and appreciate.
  3. Love your in-laws : sometimes both Becky and I feel that our in-laws don’t really want to be with us that much.  We’re not sure what it is exactly – maybe we need to change some things about how we interact, that’s possible.  But family is an important thing to both of us – we want to allow one another to see their side of the family and be one big family.

I’m grateful to have talks with Becky to better understand her and others.  I love my family so much.

Good night!

Nate

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