I remember going outside our house in the middle of winter when I was really young, and the snow being really deep, atleast for Arkansas. It was suposed to be my 'job' to feed the family dog, although I was the baby of the family for all my childhood years so it usually was done for me. Anyway, my Dad had gone out to the shop and all that morning before me, leaving big, spaced out footprints all the way to the shop. Even though I was so small, I tried as hard as I could to hop into each footprint, wanting to walk where Dad had so I wouldn't get the cold, wet snow all over my feet.
To me this is such a cute story of my fathers example, I've found his footprints often keep me from being hurt by the cold of life. Today I saw my little adopted brother carrying a little pocket size Bible around in his back pocket. My dad usually does this every day as he goes to work, and when I occasionally see it set down and can pick it up, the worn pages show the footsteps he's following. I'm so happy to see my little brother growing up to be so much like my dad. My father's steps aren't always perfect, but I know they are always striving closer and closer to Christ.
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Oh my goodness, Rachel that is so the sweetest thing i have ever heard..seriously i think i might cry! You and your family are so precious and tell joanna we're on!! haha..that is so sweet. Im so thankful that that is what you see in my blog, God is so awesome and I pray that I glorify Him through it and everything. You are such an awesome Lady and i am so blessed to know you. Im so thankful God put you in my life and I love you so much! God has awesome plans for you and when you like write awesome books someday i want copies. ok? ok. :) Seriously God has gifted you with words like no one else i know. God is going to use you in a might way to further his kingdom and i can't wait to see how He is going to continue to use you to impact the lives of orphans worldwide. I love you Rachel!
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