Im recovering from a vicious bout of "flu A". That is, instead of traveling with my father to San Francisco for a visit with his dying sister. My father is almost completely blind and I was to be his escort and safety net. Then, the flu derailed those plans. I HATED making that call to my father. I just knew he wouldn't go and perhaps miss seeing his sister before she moved through Earth's space. I heard him take a deep breath. I waited for defeat. Instead, he said, "I'm so sorry you're sick. I can do it and I'm going anyway." Mic drop! That is COURAGE. Not simply bravery but, courage as you described. He did it scared as hell. He is there now, enjoying his sister perhaps for the last time in the here and now. And WOW! This trip I couldn't take, has indelibly marked me. May I remember my father's actions when I am scared. Because he took the courageous route and how glad we all are for it. No excuses, simply moving forward in that fear. To say I am a proud daughter, still constantly learning is an understatement. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much for your clarity, your passion for Jesus and your vulnerability. I've been a professional musician throughout my life, and in my experience, nerves show that you care. And that's always a vulnerability, thank God.
And thank you for your heart for justice in this time of cruelty, corruption and death dealing.
Saw Switchfoot from the front row at Disney last year, checking off a must-see list. Happy to send you photos and videos from that gig. I’m a bass player - had him front and center.
Im recovering from a vicious bout of "flu A". That is, instead of traveling with my father to San Francisco for a visit with his dying sister. My father is almost completely blind and I was to be his escort and safety net. Then, the flu derailed those plans. I HATED making that call to my father. I just knew he wouldn't go and perhaps miss seeing his sister before she moved through Earth's space. I heard him take a deep breath. I waited for defeat. Instead, he said, "I'm so sorry you're sick. I can do it and I'm going anyway." Mic drop! That is COURAGE. Not simply bravery but, courage as you described. He did it scared as hell. He is there now, enjoying his sister perhaps for the last time in the here and now. And WOW! This trip I couldn't take, has indelibly marked me. May I remember my father's actions when I am scared. Because he took the courageous route and how glad we all are for it. No excuses, simply moving forward in that fear. To say I am a proud daughter, still constantly learning is an understatement. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much for your clarity, your passion for Jesus and your vulnerability. I've been a professional musician throughout my life, and in my experience, nerves show that you care. And that's always a vulnerability, thank God.
And thank you for your heart for justice in this time of cruelty, corruption and death dealing.
Saw Switchfoot from the front row at Disney last year, checking off a must-see list. Happy to send you photos and videos from that gig. I’m a bass player - had him front and center.
“The Beautiful Letdown” is one of my favorite Christian music albums. And I don’t have many. 😂