Things I believe

I don’t know why, but I felt the urge to put into words some of what I believe. I come to these beliefs honestly and with much thought, for beliefs guide us in our decision making and have profound affect on those around us especially our children. I pray that I am a good dad and my girl becomes the person I see in her. I hope my wife, family and friends are as proud of me as I am of them. In no particular order….

I believe in God. At the end of my life God is the only one who will need answers.
I believe that my dad is with God now and watching me as I write this. I hope and pray that he is as proud to be my dad as I am to be his son. I miss you dad.
The good things in life can be taken with you. The memories and good times will always be with you. You take the love that people have for you with you too.
If you ask God will forgive you.
My wife is stronger than she knows
My child is proof that miracles happen.
My sisters and brother have become more important the older I get.
I can never thank my mom enough.
A job is just a means to an end.
Making a living is not making a life.
You should have as much fun in life as possible, after all its just life.
You should pray for the success of our President even if you didn’t vote for him. After all I love my country to much for it to fail.
You don't get to choose your in-laws, but I did pretty good.
If you’re a parent, your most important job is your children. Make sure you do your best.
I believe you should do things you parents enjoy; it makes you feel closer to them. (especially when they are gone)
The United States is the greatest country on earth and that it has been the greatest force for peace and freedom that has ever been other than Jesus Christ of course.
I believe that peace is not the absence of war and that Plato was right when he said that only the dead have seen the end of war. It’s never the preferred route, but often the necessary one.
When Kristen and Hannah are happy I am happy.
Nothing hurts more than seeing a loved one hurt.
When your dad dies you loose more than a dad.

These are only a few things that I believe and in future blogs you will get a better idea of my beliefs and values. I will blog about politics, family and friends, school and the world. I know these are just my opinions and you may think something different; I encourage you to tell me what you think. I believe the only way to learn and grow is to take in other information and challenge your own beliefs. God Bless the United States of America and God Bless You.