What words would I use?

I have frequently pondered the meaning of a catch phrase used, and in my opinion over used, in our present society. I hear people using it in a myriad of circumstances. From a professional athlete in an interview with ESPN or Fox sports, to Sale's trainers. People whose job it is to communicate with others.

Are ready for it? Well ready of not here it comes. "It is what it is." My questions are , "what is it?" And "what else could it be?"

When you are talking is the price of that car or what interest rate they are giving. We are told, "it is what it is." The Athlete is asked about the progress he is making in re-negotiating his contract and his relationship with his coach, other players and management and he replies, "It is what it is."

I don't know about you but that answer leaves me a little empty, kind of like eating rice cakes. My first response is to shout, "of course it is what it is." It couldn't be what it is not, could it?


It seems that maybe just maybe, we have mastered the art of talking without saying anything. I suppose this post could be a prime example of this statement. With all all due apologies to the poet, it could be "much a do about nothing?" Yet I still don't know what it is.

Words have the power to create or destroy. Words have the ability to hurt or to heal. Words can be used to unite or divide. What power do these word have?

If words have meaning then what is the meaning of these words?

Consider these words:

I love you. You are my life. Great work. You're special. I do! I Will! I believe in you. "You are so beautiful to me!" "Thanks for the memories." "I will remember you." "I am praying for you."

"It is what it is!"

Just some things to think about on the way!

Bob

A Special Day

Sunday's are always special days for those who call upon the name of Jesus. This next Sunday is one of those unique occasions when June 17th falls on a Sunday. June 17th is on this occasion, both Father's day and my wedding Anniversary. Since my birthday also fall in this month, at least two of my favorite events fall in the month of June. At this stage of my life birthdays are not something to which I look forward with great anticipation.

The decision to marry my soul mate was the best decision of my life. Our wedding anniversary is the first reason June 17th will be a great day. The privilege of being the father of three great children is the second reason June 17th this year will be a great day. The second would not be possible if it were not for the first.

I know that it is possible to have children and not be married. However, it is not possible to have the children I have without the wife I have. The woman who has shared my life for 29 years would not have had my children if we were not married. I know that this is not the way it's done in Hollywood but we don't live in Hollywood. Nor do we share the values of most of those who live in Hollywood.

My wife is a godly woman, who has been and continues to be the spiritual anchor for our family. I cannot imagine my life without her. I wouldn't want to live with out her. Her love gives me breath. Her love gives me wings. Her love is life. Every day with her is a blessing. Sunday is a special day.

This Sunday is a reminder and just one more reason to say thank you God (as if I should need a reason or reminder) for Nelma. Thank you for this beautiful woman you brought into my life. Thank you for this special partner who has blessed my life for more than 29 years.

Thank you Nelma for our three special children, Jamin, Jana and Jordan. They are God's gift to us. They have chosen to live godly lives. I see Jesus living in them and that is because of their mother's influence and teaching. Sunday will be a special day.

Father's day and my Anniversary- life don't get any better than this!

Bob