DIRT Update

I can Hardly Believe it!
On Saturday, October 2nd, I walked my precious daughter down the aisle and gave her away to marry. She was a beautiful bride and it was a wonderful wedding. She married a young man named Isaiah Hunter in whom I have the greatest confidence. Just like Susan and I, they met at church and I believe with all my heart that they will have a very blessed life together.

Where Did All the Time Go?
Looking through our pictures I was watching my little girl grow up all over again as the memories flooded my heart. It is hard to even sit and write this now. I have often said the hardest part about having a child is that I miss every single Melissa that I have ever known. I miss Melissa the toddler who was stubborn and independent. I miss the first grader who let me tie a string around her loose tooth and a door knob and then slam the door!

Our Special Relationship
I have always been the special man in her life. We have had our dates and dinners. Our first real date together I gave her a special necklace to express my love to her. The last date we went on, just a few weeks ago, I gave her another necklace and earrings, this time to acknowledge another man’s love for her.

Her Teen Years Were Meaningful
I chose the pictures above to reflect her DIRT Crew years. Melissa was in the very first DIRT Crew in 2001. In DIRT Crew she learned to spend time with God every day. She gained an appreciation for loving and serving people. She learned how to lead (I often called her the “Little General”). I am proud of my daughter who has blossomed into a Godly young lady. I like to think our DIRT Crew philosophy had some impact in that. Of course it did not hurt that she has two amazing parents! (smile)

Please pray that God would allow us to continue loving and leading students. My prayer is for every student to find the best of life through Jesus Christ!