Yesterday my wife snapped a photo of our daughter (London) trying to walk in my shoes.  It was classic little kid stuff.  Daddy comes home from work tired, takes off his shoes and boom…the game is on to see if the two year old can fit in and walk in his shoes.  What struck me most though about watching her was the symbolism of it all.  I started wondering, how will she figuratively learn to walk in my shoes as she gets older? Make no mistake about it, our choices, good or bad have consequences and our decisions will echo into future generations.

Families have the ability to drift over time. We have to be intentional about forging bonds while they’re young so they’ll last into adulthood.

Even in the moments we couldn’t plan for, our approach was the same: keep calm and carry on. Thank God it paid off.

Follow your dreams, they know the way (Kobe Yamada). For much of my life I’ve set out to follow my dreams, and look where it’s led me.

Two years ago in the midst of uncertain times, in stepped hope, in the form of London Hope Wakefield. We’ve never been the same since.

To whom much is given, much is required. Right now is a huge teaching moment for us and our kids, what kind of empathy and service will we model?

Yesterday’s time with my family viewing the once in a lifetime eclipse, and the time afterwards talking with my grandmother reminded me that as seasons of life change, it’s ok to call an audible to make sure your priorities change with them.

What my daughters taught me while at the pool this weekend.

When life is sweet say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of becoming- Goethe