Trifecta!

 I felt several weeks ago that I turned a corner. That didn’t mean that everything was suddenly OK.  Instead the tide turned as far as I think Ive been through the worst of it.  So what does that mean?  Will things not get any worse?  Oh, I think things might get worse but I can now confidently say I can control what I can control even if things don’t go the way I’m praying.  I’ve picked up some skills along the way, the most important of which are spiritual skills.  I have learned to rely upon my faith wholeheartedly even during the dark times.  I know whatever happens will ultimately happen for my good because I’m doing my part.  I just have to trust for everything else.  

I’m so blessed because I just finished out with 3 great days in a row.  I know that might not sound like much but I’d probably have to go back to 2024 to find three consecutive great days.  I’ll take it.  I was anticipating a great weekend and I got it.  Today my middle daughter and I went out to breakfast with a BOGO croissantwich from BK.  Then we headed off to church.  Some people dread going to church or think it’s boring.  I can’t wait to get in the doors, especially lately.   I go with a  sense of great anticipation looking forward to the encouragement and God speaking into my life. I always go up for extra prayer after the service because…Why not.  Every bit of prayer helps.   It’s like I’m filling up my emotional gas tank.  After church we went to a movie.  We saw Sarah’s Oil which was a fabulous Christian Movie based on a true story.  As believers we really need to support Christian cinema (especially when they are good) to send a message to Hollywood.  Hollywood is there to make money and they do so by following trends.  If they think that Christian movies can be profitable then we’ll start seeing more of them.  Angel Studios is doing a great job helping create and ride this wave of momentum.   If you are considering seeing Sarah’s Oil, please go quickly as it won’t stay in the theaters long.  It was just excellent quality.  Christian films have come a long way in terms of quality from the 80s-90s.  What was great about it, was that it was clearly redemptive but not overtly preachy.  It struck the perfect balance imho.  The acting, storytelling, production design and directing were top notch.  Plus right in the middle of the movie my daughter wanted to cuddle.  I just felt like a really good dad.  

We got home and took the dog on a 3 mile walk down Crabtree Creek Trail.  I can’t run the trails anymore because I don’t have any cartilage left in my knee.  But a long walk with her was ideal.  Plus she had as much fun as I did.  Or probably I was in third place in terms of enjoyment behind the dog and daughter.  It was also a beautiful 73 degree day.  It was just awesome being in nature with someone that was having just as much fun as I was.  

When I took her home my family did something very nice and considerate for me.  Knowing I always go through a bit of a downer after I return the children, my family let me keep the dog for another couple of days.  This helped the transition of being alone tremendously. It was a very thoughtful and appreciated move.   It is nice that I’m learning to be joyful when circumstances don’t necessarily go my way.  But still it’s refreshing to be happy when circumstances dictate.  I just have a feeling without any evidence other than faith to back it up that there will be many more trifectas to come.