Journaling - 2nd Page: A vivid picture came to mind when I read this portion of the song Love Without End, Amen by George Straight. Though not a son, I stood with my knees tremblin' when I had to tell my Dad about getting my very first speeding ticket. Dad had an all business stern side to him as you can see in the one photo and that was what I was expecting.
Each photo tells a part of the story. Dad raised Chinchillas along with his regular job and was working in the chinchilla house when I got home...so, I added this photo of dad at a show for chinchillas...notice the less stern face...lol! I got my ticket coming home from shopping for decorations for our church's Valentine Banquet. Thus, the photo of me taken at the Valentine Banquet...was always disappointed that I had my eyes closed, but perfect for this LO because I'm sure I said a quick Thank you, Lord when Dad was so calm about me getting a ticket. He just told me that he had a tendency to speed at times, too. Then informed me I would be using my own money to pay for the ticket and to go after school to the Justice of Peace. He refused to except payment without a parent present even though I assured him I had told my dad. The next day Dad went with me and told the Justice of the Peace that he had told me to come yesterday, that I was paying with my own money, that I was a good kid and wasn't speeding intentionally, and even mentioned to the Justice that he sometimes goes over the speed limit at times without realizing it. That's my Dad...thank you Lord, Amen!
Registered: September 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6088
Wed June 18, 2008 2:01pm
Awesome journaling!!!!
------------------------------ Margie
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