Most of you know I am not the world's greatest football fan. However, some of you also know that I can become quite emotional when I witness greatness on the field. For instance, take Tim Tebow. I don't profess to know a lot about the man, but what I do know is that his character both on and off the field have brought me to tears on multiple occasions. I bring this up for one reason. I have recently been struck by how blessed we are to be surrounded by those who are better than us. When our peer group is made up of people who work harder, feel deeper, care more, and love more we are naturally made better ourselves.
I for one am constantly in the presence of my wife who outshines me in almost every way (at least in every way that really matters). This does make me uncomfortable from time to time, because it is a constant reminder of how much better God wants me to be. It also causes discomfort because my actions result in unfortunate results much more often than hers. But, back to the point. I know that one way God blesses us is by demonstrating His love and compassion through others. We each have people in our lives that offer up a road map to being a better man or woman just by the way that they live their lives.
Lauren, thank you for your character. Thank you for the way you love me, love my children, love our families, and most of all for the way you deeply love those who are less fortunate. Thank you for not letting your love live only as an emotion, but as a reflection of your actions throughout each day. Thank you for wanting me to be better, even after witnessing so many of my failures. Thank you for believing in me even when I have trouble believing in myself. Finally, thank you for making me want to be better.
John
4 comments:
Dearest ' Doctor Fisherman John' you have always been such a great God loving young man you are an inspiration to your family and all your friends[even us old ones] thank you for your love and dedication to your future patients they will be so blessed to have them in your corner. Wishing you many prayerful glorious days ahead
Much love
Ramona
Eric & I think you both are pretty special!
Tanya
So many people will be so blessed to have you as their Doctor!! I hope that you do beleive in yourself, because we all do!! You are truly blessed with such a wonderful wife and children as well as a great family on both sides. You always have so many positive things to say and for that I thank you. We are praying that Lauren has a smooth pregnancy and that you all are blessed with another gorgeous,precious, healthy baby!! Love to you all!
Johna
Dear John,
Humility is rarely admired in today's world. But God can work miracles through those who are humble. God has positioned you to be a blessing to so many. I know that Lauren and the kids are hugely blessed and so many others are too.
Love,
Papa and Gramie
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