Do as I say... not as I say I do!

I gave Andy, one of my sons, a challenge yesterday.  He and I were discussing my new blog. He wanted to know why I hadn't been writing about all of the "good deeds" I had promised myself so openly in my blog that I was going to do.  It was a tough argument because Andy talks fast and some times he becomes loud.  I can't get a word in other wise, that's weird because I'm loud.  Can you imagine the conversation with all of my children and their spouses at the same time over a stupid subject.  Things definitely gets out of control.

Squirrel.....

Back to my theme of today's blog. "Do as I say... not as I say I do".

While commiting to do good deeds of some type I don't ever plan on writing about the exact deed or the exact words.  I don't even want to talk about them with anyone.  This is a very personal goal. I have nothing to prove to anyone but myself.  I believe that good deeds are done sometimes in quite times, un-noticed many times, but the benefit has a positive effect on whomever is the receiver.  However, I selfishly wish to have the self gratification of service rendered saved inside my soul.  My writings are about the changes that hopefully I will be able to feel within myself.  I want to serve, I want to be kind, I want to forgive, I want to love.  You can't love completely without serving those around you in your life.  It just doesn't happen without the work!

So, to Andy...Do as I say! 

You promised me a simple little deed that you were going to do.  Did you do it? 

I have the best children, Andy is my second son.  He is our comedian, he is strong and tender hearted.  Andy has a beautiful wife and two absolutely vivacious children.  I am extremely proud of Andy and how he has grown to be a fantastic father.  I am truly blessed!