I think a lot these days about how time truly does fly. The older I get, the faster it gets. When your child becomes and adult, it makes you think about things differently than you have for a long time. I was 19 when we got married and we had Michael when I was 21. So this young man has been the center piece of our lives literally since I was a kid. I watch him with pride when I see his talent, his spirit, his love for the Lord and his calling in action. When he leads worship in front of a group of 1000 kids at a youth conference or plays drums for the incredible little band they have, I’m amazed at what the Lord has done in his short life and can only imagine what God has in store for him. His mom and I are his biggest fans, of course, but God is using him already and we know his future is bright.

I’m 39 and I remember the time span between September and Christmas seeming like forever when I was Michael’s age. Today, it’s not nearly long enough. But I’m learning that it doesn’t matter what age we’re facing, whether it’s 18 or (Lord help me, do I even say it?!!) 40……….., tomorrow is a new day with new challenges and new experiences. I don’t worry about those like I did in my 20’s because I know the Lord better now than I did then. I think about the incredible love I feel for my son and it’s hard to comprehend that God could love me more than that but He does. Being a dad has been the greatest joy I have ever known, but I’m glad that when I need to be, I’m just His child. I really am enjoying the journey now more than ever. I hope you are, too. If you’re not, today’s the day to start. Til next month, enjoy this one!

John Darin