“Rob,” I said, hugging him. “You haven’t failed until you quit trying. You wiped out this time. So grab your board, paddle out, and wait for the next big wave.”
Rob doesn’t surf. I don’t surf. But the respectful young man nodded, instead of snickering.
“Rob made chief,” she sobbed.
13 But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, at an acceptable time;
O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness,
Answer me with Your saving truth.
14 Deliver me from the mire and do not let me sink;
May I be delivered from my foes and from the deep waters.
15 May the flood of water not overflow me
Nor the deep swallow me up,
Nor the pit shut its mouth on me.
Psalm 69:13-15 (NASB)
"At an acceptable time." That's the part of the prayer I struggle with most.
And how 'bout that son-in-law of yours? I love your mother-in-law pride!
The great irony is that he made chief in Hawaii, with its surfers galore. Maybe your "silly" analogy was really just a form of ESP, and maybe he sensed it, which is why he didn't snicker! He should become a surfin' chief! Right?
Congratulations to him and everyone who loves and believes in him. He's blessed.
Nancy,
Yeah….that "acceptable time" part is tough!
And…thanks! Ain't he somethin'?
Brandee,
Heh! I never thought about that. His previous duty station was San Diego, our hometown,which also has its share o' surfers.
How exciting! Congratulations to Rob. I love the way you delight in your son-in-law and the rest of the family. 🙂
Linda
What a wonderful post, Shelia…and what a wonderful mother-in-law you are.
Congratulations to Rob. That's quite an accomplishment.
I got knocked down by the big kahuna wave…and nope, I didnt drown either. Great analogy
Linda,
Thanks. They're a pretty delightful bunch, if I do say so myself.
Patricia,
Thanks. Awesome sons-in-law inspire their mother-in-law, you know?
David,
You too, hmmm? I reckon I'll wipe out more than once more before my days here are over.
Thanks for coming by.
I thought for sure you were going to say he caught an epic wave there in Hawaii! Well, wait a minute, I guess he did :). Congrats to your son-in-law. He sure is blessed to have a MIL like you.
Laura,
Yeah, he did, didn't he? I'm so proud of him. He's a huge blessing to our family.