So Diego is unstoppable right now. From crawling all over the house, invading our DVD area, climbing the stairs, spider-man on our bed and leaping off whatever he can! Yeah, its a handful but its so cool. To see him eager to discover new territory. He’s also gotten into these screaming frenzies, only when we’re in quiet places. Last night during our life group everyone shared about who or what has been a huge mentor or teacher in our lives. Everyone shared they’re prospective. I said I have not learned as much as I have from my boy Diego. He has this ambition inside that doesn’t stop. He takes risks, and is enjoying the freedom he has discovered. So I started thinking…That is such a huge lesson. Diego will no longer stay in my arms because he knows he can move on his own, unless he is totally exhausted then he hides under my arms and chills. He gets frustrated with crawling because he wants to walk and run. Its awesome and its such a huge lesson and a huge example of why I choose to live the life that I have.
I choose to do the right thing because I have experienced freedom. I don’t experiment with any drugs to enhance my experience of life because I don’t need it. I feel great the minute I wake up in the morning. Life is good when you’re free to enjoy it. I don’t get drunk cause I have experienced true freedom. Its not easy when you love Mojitos, but its called doing the right thing. Giving in would forfeit my right to it and in return become a slave to what seems to be an act of freedom. I enjoy life the way it was intended for me. I choose to be faithful to my wife and only her because I have experienced true freedom and true genuine love, anything else would be uncivilized. I would be lying if I said that is the easiest decision in the world. As we talked in Life group I mentioned how when I was single temptation was at its best and it was rough to stay true to what I believe. Now that I am married it seems like it doubles and triples. But I choose to be free and till death due us part. Reina is the only woman in my life! I choose Christ above anything else, because he is the reason for my freedom. Anything else just wouldn’t make sense. It is awesome to know I can do it all because I am free, I can enjoy my life to the fullest because I am free. I choose this life because I am free. Any other way would compromise my freedom. What do you think?
p.s The things you do to entertain your kids…Who would’ve thought…I hope I will be a cool Dad in his eyes always…I better!!!!
Ha Ha.. great post. Ever since our little man came into our lives, I can now so much more appreciate your comments and insight into being a dad.
Thanks for blogging bro.
It is an awasome feeling to be free in Christ.
Diego is going to teach you both so much that the only words are going to be WOW thank you JESUS. As they grow older they will keep teaching you just as you teach your parents it does come full circle and it is the best feeling in the world. This is from am old parent that her boys are still teaching her a thing or two lately.:)