11/08/2025
🙏🏼 😭 Today’s a Hard Day, but a Special Day!
Today, my family and I are picking out my dad’s headstone. It’s one of those moments that reminds you just how short life really is — and how important it is to be surrounded by people you love.
I woke up thinking— Family isn’t always just blood. It’s those who stand with you in the hard moments, see the BEST in you (heart of Jesus), and love you through it all. Many of you have been that kind of family — and you know who you are. ❤️
Loosing my father made me appreciate life in a new way this past year and focus only on those who bring peace. To protect my own peace, I took a step back and let go of toxic people who just want to spend their energy playing judge while pointing out what they dont like rather than seeing the best in me. I realize for some, no matter what good you do, or even try to do the right thing, that they will choose to find something about you (or even assume about you) that is negative regardless. I’m me and wear my heart on my sleeve. I am not perfect and when they realize neither are they— Then they know where to find me when they want to catch up to me and want to choose to live in the present knowing all I can do is live each day trying to be the man GOD wants me to be (not who they want me to be). Life is short. My love doesnt change towards them, but living the mission God has for my life matters most to me.
My dad had this kind of heart mindset. He didnt involve himself with drama or toxic people yet loved and saw the best in people. Thank you pops for teaching me this kind of love.
As we gather today to remember my dad and honor his life with a headstone that reflects the incredible man we were blessed to know, I’d love to ask for your prayers — for peace, comfort, and strength for my family.
Thank you. 🙏🏼