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- Two filmmakers.
- One aspiring dental hygienist.
- Two people who own their own housecleaning business.
- A great cinematographer.
- Three sound technicians.
- A drum-line instructor.
- An ordained minister.
- A guitar maker.
- Five grandchildren.
- An extraordinary musician.
- A gamesman and blogger.
- Food service.
- National director of a beauty company.
- An entrepreneur businesswoman.
- An English teacher.
- Two bass guitar players.
- A studio producer.
- A pair of young singers and actresses.
- A retired administrative assistant.
Behold–a list of the doings of the family and friends pictured above, which happens to be the group of individuals with whom I shared Christmas cheer.
I was “Daddy” to some, “Pop” to others, “G-Pop” to a few, longtime friend, confidante, and now I am the aging patriarch who travels the country, cropping up every once in a while to remind them of their heritage.
As I sat in the midst of the photo session for the picture you see today, I was thinking to myself, “What do I hope for these people?”
Is it realistic to dream that they might share my faith? Part of me wishes they would, because my substance of hope certainly conjures delightful, unseen evidence.
How about my politics? Well, since I feverishly and fervently avoid such foolishness, it might be difficult for them to pinpoint my leanings.
No, family is the great testing ground for us to realize that it is important to love people without ever thinking you’re going to control them. I really only hope that they maintain three cardinal principles:
- Love people.
- Like your work.
- Hate injustice.
Because without loving people, you have absolutely no chance of ever seeing God. And if you don’t like your work, it makes most of your day feel tedious. And if you don’t have the foresight to stand up against injustice, you will feel very silly and be proven wrong more often than not.
So take the picture. Preserve it for all time.
But hopefully when we stroll out of the room to our varied pursuits, we can remember that great trinity of responsibility.
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