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After I lost my job, I felt the need to revisit a book (The Fourth Dimension by Dr. David Yonggi Cho) I read as a child. I reached out to my father and asked if I could pick up the book because my heart yearned for it. Dad, under the guise of wanting to see his grandchildren (1)
Drove to my place to drop it for me and strengthen me with words of encouragement. That book prepared me for the next phase of life and personal development. Some days back, I woke up with another book on my mind (His Banqueting Table by Bill Pyatt) and asked Dad if I could (2)
Get the book. I asked if it was still in his library. In his usual manner, he said & #39;you know I don& #39;t give out my books, it should be there somewhere& #39;. My father drove down to my place to drop it off with a smile. When I asked him why he didn& #39;t wait for me to come pick it up (3)
He said & #39;I know you. When you ask for a specific book especially one you have read before, there is some fresh revelation or phase you are about to explore. Bringing it is the right thing to do and I get to see my grandchildren too& #39;. The fact that my Dad knew this without (4)
My saying anything makes me appreciate him and Mum like crazy. I now see why people say you never grow up in the eyes of your parents. Having parents who feed your love for knowledge & books, even as an adult, is something I can& #39;t take for granted. This episode taught me that
1. Your habits can/will help you through every phase of your life 2. The portion of the bible that talks about your reins instructing you in the night seasons (nighttime/trying times) is real (Psa 16:7)
3. Books can save lives+you need to read some twice/thrice to get the nuggets
3. Books can save lives+you need to read some twice/thrice to get the nuggets
4. Parenting is a job you never retire from.
Now I watch the way my children cling to the books I buy for & #39;us& #39; (I read their storybooks too
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What is one habit you hope to pass on?
Now I watch the way my children cling to the books I buy for & #39;us& #39; (I read their storybooks too
What is one habit you hope to pass on?
