POP CIRCA 1970
Dedicated to Pop: Aka J. Daniel
Don't allow those with limited faith to define your infinite possibilities. You are bigger than your current circumstances, nor are you denoted by your past. Your greatest strength lies in the potentiality of your tomorrow. Turn a deaf ear to those that would have you believe that your greatest victories are behind you. The failures of your past were just the foreground, training even for the perils ahead.
Moreover because of the wisdom you've acquired through each setback, you will now be able to stand unweathered like that tree beside the water. Fearing not the scorching heat of the sun, your leaves will remain green. When drought subdues the land and others shrivel up and die you will not grow anxious, nor will you cease to bear fruit. Because blessed are those who trust in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord.
You are not perfect, no far from it, but you know who's You are, and You were created for a purpose grater then these. So boldly go, your face like flint because tomorrow deserves a warrior and your experiences have made you equipped.
(Echos of my father. I have complied all of your sayings through the years and I now offer them back to you Pop and as encouragement to the fatherless.)
Thanks Pop for your knowledge, wisdom and decrement.
