Tonight after church, my wife and I sat down for a bite of Taco Bell and a DVD after the kids were asleep. We popped in the movie "Old Dogs", which is a funny family film from Disney starring Robin Williams and John Travolta. The premise is two middle aged men whom are business partners and are about to close the biggest deal of their lives, when one of the men unexpectedly "inherits" two children he never knew existed, for a couple of weeks while the mother was indisposed. This time period coincided with the closing of the lucrative business deal. The plot was predictable, but full of laughs and heartwarming moments.
One of the themes of the movie was subtle, but revolved around a "Dad List". This list was made by the little boy, of all the things he wanted to do with his dad once he got the chance. Items such as learning to ride a 2 wheeler, refinishing a deck and camping made the list. These were seemingly basic, rudimentary things. But, they were important to the child. As the movie progressed and relationships were formed, Robin Williams' character created his own "Kids List" and it turned out to be a pivotal element to the outcome of the tale. He ultimately chose his kids.
That got me thinking.
What kind of "Kid List" should I create? How much time am I wasting while my kids are growing up right before my eyes? Am I spending any quality time with them at all? What kind of relationship do I really have with each of my beautiful, wonderful and unique children? What kind of a father am I to the wonderful kids God has given me?
Do you wonder what God's "Kid List" might look like for each one of us? I can only image what we'll be doing once we live in heaven with Him!
Good Night
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