Things I love

It is 9:28 pm on Wednesday night and I am sitting on my deck with 3 tiki torches lit around me and a fan blowing in my face and I am simply overwhelmed at how much I enjoy the simple things in life.  In fact, and this is no joke, there are only a few things in life that I enjoy doing more than sitting on this deck and chilling.  Let me share with you what they are.

1. I enjoy playing basketball in the driveway with my sons Bryson and Brett on any night of the week during any season of the year.  There is just something about being out there with them shooting hoops and watching them grow up that brings joy into my life.  Tonight, my 13 year old son Brett schooled me in a couple of games, and while I hate to lose, I can't think of anyone I would rather lose to.
2. I love sitting out by the pool in Panama City Beach, Florida at the Edgewater Beach Resort.  This is where I went with my family over spring break and we have never had better weather.  Sitting by the pool, which is only a stones throw from the ocean, relaxes me just about as much as anything I can think of.  Being around my beautiful wife in a bathing suit is also exciting!  She is so hot!
3. I love great Sundays where the attendance is great, the spirit is high and the attitude of our fellowship is one of excitement.  Believe me, as a pastor, nothing stirs my soul more than watching God move in a mighty way in church.  One of the things I pray for every week is that God will pour His spirit out among our people at WCC.  Sometimes He chooses to do it more clearly than others, and when that happens, I am pumped.
4. I love having lunch with my son Brad at school.  Brad is my youngest child and so sometimes, because I have "been there done that" with my three older children, I forget how special certain things can be.  Recently I had lunch with Brad at his school and before I left he reached over and held my hand and said "I love you Dad!"  That made my week!
5. I love late night talks with my wife.  In August, Angie and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary.  I can't believe it.  Not because it seems like an eternity, but rather, because it seems like we just tied the knot.  I have never loved anyone else but Angie.  I have never wished I could be married to anyone else.  I have never wished I could be single again.  She is IT for me.  So, when I get to stay up late and talk to the love of my life, it satisfies something deep inside my soul.
6. I love it when God speaks to me.  Sometimes, and I can't quite explain it, God will speak into my life and even though it isn't audible, I will know it is Him.  Recently, I was having my quiet time and I felt His presence and I heard his voice and while I don't want to reveal what He said, it was so clear and so meaningful...and so REAL.  Believe me, I am not a super spiritual guy, but God does speak.
7. I love weekends, especially Saturdays, with nothing to do.  Angie and I are always on the go on weekends.  Sometimes, and this isn't an exaggeration, we will go to 3 or 4 ballgames on a Saturday.  Couple that with preparing for church on Sunday and trying to catch up on housework and it is exhausting.  On rare occasions we get a break.  This weekend is one of those weekends where we get a break. I can't wait.

I could go on because life is good, God is good, and I am blessed.  I hope you feel the same way.  Check out this song that Angie sent me.  It sums it up.  Have a great evening.

Blake

Comments

[Betsy]

I love your list! I love lots of those same types of things too. It's the simple things in life that make me the happiest! :)