The Steps of my Father

I came to my father late one night seeking answers to it all. I begged “How am I to stand when it feels as if I can barely crawl?” I asked “How can you stand it; just grin and bear it? Get up and work day after day, as the horse that chases the carrot.” I came to my father when my world was crumbling down. I asked “How can you bear to be the world’s own Charlie Brown?” My father grinned, he smiled, he said “come here son. I’m sorry there’s no secret to life- except that you only get one.” He said “I’m sorry there’s no key to success; I’m sorry that life has become such a mess. I regret that it feels as if you don’t have it figured out, Yet I can’t let you leave with even a trace of a doubt; That life is a sure bet and always worth living; It’s the only thing we have that keeps on giving. Though at times it gives us sadness, mayhem, and sorrow. Rest assured we have the promise of a better tomorrow. Get up and work; enjoy what you do. We all deserve happiness- that includes you. Seek out adventure, and settle down with a wife. Don’t let her go son; make her your life. Have a few children that bring smiles through pain. So that when it’s all over you will see your true gain. Seek out the Lord daily in all that comes your way. Put Him first in your life- allow Him to greet you each day. The path will be hard and you’re quite certain to fall- Just remember to stand back up son; that’s the key to it all. Because when it’s all said and done- when the smoke has all passed. You’ll realize those rough moments went by rather fast. Remember the dry seasons when the rains of blessings are gracious, And remember the wet season when your store house of blessings seems spacious. Know that through all of this you’re not alone- With people who love you, you’ll find you’re never far from home.