Taylor,
Today I felt a new kind of joy that words cannot begin to
express even for as talented a writer as I am. You will have a real reason to
write songs the day you start your own family with the arrival of your
firstborn. Please realize and understand I know that I may never actually have
a date with you that inevitably leads to something much more. This blog is
beginning to grow wings in the form of letters as if really talking to you,
maybe as if one day you might read these entries. A courageous man believes in
leadership through God so that a family unit can then be created. My sister
gave birth yesterday to my second nephew, Brogan Lyle. I tried to convince the
family that Taylor would be a great middle name….Brogan Taylor….now that has
the ring to a famous country singer to it. I figured it would be totally
appropriate since he was after all born in Nashville.
When a child is born, you just want to rock back and forth
for several hours staring at the creation that sits before you in your blessed
lap. The Lord has truly looked well upon your life if you are able to give
birth to a beautiful healthy baby. After witnessing the birth of my second
nephew, I do not know how parents can even divorce. What some may not realize is
that when you divorce not only do you give up on your marriage…you also give up
on your children. Now I know that is a harsh statement, but quitting is the
easy way out of any relationship or anything hard for that matter. I realize that
exceptions exist if you are victim of an abusive relationship or perhaps your
spouse continually cheats on you, but I get the feeling that most quit because
it is far easier to do so than work things out.
Whenever you meet a guy that you start writing nice songs
about, ask a potent question to yourself, “Would this guy be a great father?”
If you lack a clear answer, then perhaps you will also lack reason to continue
dating that person.
Just a thought to end the night on….enjoy the few pictures I
have included here.
JLC iii
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