I know it must be very difficult for you dealing with him…it’s easier for me; making it a guy thing,  I can just get mad and be done with it, not so with you. Let us graciously look down the road and know his concept of what it means to be a “man” will change and in time he will “get it”. For us, we know, the path is tough, it takes time to muster strength. Perseverance bears many benefits, one being endurance and in time; insight, strategy, thoughtfulness, true confidence, compassion and empathy for those who are still struggling. We have been down the road many times and now we are empowered to dream big dreams and work to their fulfillment; we have prayed and our prayers in time were answered….and again….in the world when we hope and work for stuff and it comes true for us, we feel accomplished. When we pray and our prayers are answered we feel grateful. Sarah Young said it best; Isaiah 64:4; John 15:5; Psalm 36:9….. I am preparing you for what is on the road ahead, just around the bend. Take time to be still in My Presence so that I can strengthen you. The busier you become, the more you need this time apart with Me. So many people think that time spent with Me is a luxury they cannot afford. As a result, they live and work in their own strength—-until that becomes depleted. Then they either cry out to Me for help or turn away in bitterness…….I think you and I know the truth in this because we cried out for help. Pope Francis said, Hope in the Lord never disappoints, only worldly optimism disappoints. Feel good about yourself; you are a great parent because you are a good person. Love you   AJ