Day 4
Cookie Jar Sweet
Memories
To his 4 year
old daughter: What do you want for Christmas?
Answer: A B-B
gun! Shock on Mom's face; Dad tries to recover.
“How about a .22
rifle when you turn 12 years old?” Answer: OK!
8 years later:
Beth’s birthday gifts: a .22 rifle
and a Strawberry
jumper Mom made.
Most
daddies were getting their precious little girls Strawberry Shortcake dolls and
dance lessons and fancy dresses and etiquette training; my girls had all that
and more, but, not many “Little Darlings” had their own .22 rifles and
training on safety and accurate shooting. Mine did!
I
tried to “guide” my children with a “light” hand, “good” (mostly, I pray)
example, a full measure of freedom extolling liberty and freedom and infinite---Love!...all in a blended recipe.
I
treated them as “equals”, never talked down to them or belittled their
considerations. If, and, occasionally, when, something went amiss, I cleaned it
up as best we could knowing they were already mature enough to not commit the
same transgression, again. Shooting fit right into that agenda so each of the
girls got a .22 rifle for their 12th birthdays. Seemed reasonable.
Being
a “gun” enthusiast and an outdoorsman by way of hunting and fishing and a
conservationist practicing “green” policies before it was “hip” (I have planted
over ten thousand trees in my time and space). Often I passed on deer and other
game and returned many fish to the water to fight another day. Tolerance is a
wide berth afforded to all, even those who deny you.
Beth’s
quick acceptance of my offer to get her a .22 rifle at an eight-year future
date speaks volumes and makes me very proud. At that tender age of 4, she must
have recognized that if “Daddy” made a promise, he always kept his word! My word is
my bond; it is about all I have.
Becky
received a .22 rifle, also; as did Z. Tyler some years later. What a Fantastic! Family!
Our
little girls (now, quickly “Young Ladies” with their talent, beauty and
intelligence add to our propriety and exemplify the values and virtue of a very
fine Christian family! God bless!
Plus:
December
Embrace love close this holy season near
His birth great cause for Christmas cheer
Silent night, Holy night…
Born sweet Babe in rustic manger east
Created image honor His salvation feast
All is calm…
Softly snow on heaven saintly place
Blessed Father, Son and Spirit Grace
All is bright…
Mother adore this most lovely Infant
God made Man this Holy Child Innocent
Round yond virgin, mother and Child…
Redemption found under Bethlehem star
Soul transformed must travel afar
Holy Infant so tender and mild…
Eternal life in heaven above purity
In His presence universal security
Sleep in heavenly peace…
Celebrate, Christian, His holy Way
Merry Christmas! on this, His holy Day
Sleep in heavenly peace! Amen!
Merry Christmas!
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