Sometimes It's A Matter of Faith

December 22, 2009 — I have on occasion in this blog written about my youngest son who is 20-yrs old. I have written about some of the trials and tribulations he has put himself and his family through over the last several years. There is no doubt that like so many young people now days he often times displays little knowledge about respect or taking responsibility for his words and deeds. Unfortunately I have seen this all to often in his everyday life. The lack of respect for authority and the thinking he can live by his own rules in everything he does has been most troubling.

I have spoken with him many times on these subjects and to little avail. Those of us that are parents experience this with our children...some more than others. The frustration of it all can become overwhelming and one might get to the point where they throw up their hands and try to commit to an attitude of not caring. I have approached that point many times and then I have gone back to reality and realized something. I know this young man and I know where he comes from.

I saw the reality of that just the other day with my son. We were at my step-sons house having a cookout and enjoying their new baby boy. He is just a little over a week old and is as precious as can be. My son sat for a long while holding his new nephew in his lap as he sat in the family easy chair. His gentleness and handling of the baby was a sight to behold. And it confirmed to me what I have always known and believed...I know my son and I know where he comes from.

Is this a matter of faith? I believe that it is. If we have faith and believe in what we know to be true, then we are never lost in the chaos that sometimes attempts to envelop or lives. It is faith that brings us through the trials and tribulations of life. I saw that so clearly on this particular day. It is this faith that has brought an ease to me in how I feel about the relationship I have with my son... it is what really matters!