Like you, I support my husband in his life work. Kurt’s dream to own his own landscape business became a reality almost 12 years ago. I have helped and supported him every step of the way. There was a lot of sacrifice and trial but God has blessed our efforts and our company has grown consistently every year. Some days I get so caught up in the little “things” I do for the business, that I lose sight of my real purpose there. Reading your book reminded me that purpose isn’t found in the “things” I do; it’s “why” I do them. I do them because I want to participate with my husband in his life’s dream and I want to share in the blessings that God has brought to our family and many others through our business. Thank you for the renewed perspective.
Our oldest son, Nicholas is a senior in high school and has always dreamed of playing football at the collegiate level and later to serve in the military. I have always encouraged and supported the football part of his dream in prayer, words and action. As a mother I have struggled in supporting him in the military part. Until, over the last few months the Air Force Academy has been recruiting him for a possible football scholarship. This would give Nicholas the opportunity to play college football at the Division 1 level and become an officer at the same time. One night the head coach of the Air Force Academy called to speak with Nic. When I saw the joy in his eyes, I got on board; helping and supporting him in every way that I can. He is currently seeking his congressional nomination for admission to the Air Force Academy.
I always knew that I was raising him to leave me. I always thought that was a good thing. When he was little I used to think, “If we do this right, he will grow up strong in character and ready to leave us.” Now, as his 18th birthday is nearing, graduation from high school only months away and the prospect of college on the horizon; I find myself filled with so many conflicting emotions. Our daughter, Katie is only a few years behind. Very soon I will be facing the “empty nest” season of life. Thank you for sharing so openly in your book about your own personal experience when Jordan went off to college. Your words validated my feelings and at the same time empowered me to embrace this season of life with purpose and passion, for me and my children.
In addition to owning a landscape business, both Kurt and I are licensed ministers. We volunteer our pastoral services with the Dream Center and Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. We live in Santa Clarita, CA and drive into LA a few times a week to help the ministry. I teach two weekly women’s Bible studies and when there is opportunity, I mentor some of the younger women. There is truly nothing more rewarding than to help someone reach their full potential in life.
I am so privileged to have the opportunity to do that everyday, with my family and at the Dream Center. I want to be around long enough to complete my life’s work in every area that God has for me. Your book helped me to see that with all the activities in my life, I have neglected my regular check ups. Those appointments always seem to get cancelled for something else. I want to be there for future seasons of my children’s lives. I want to be there for Katie when she needs her mom. Although, I know that my life is in God’s hands; I also know that I have a part in my physical health and I haven’t been doing everything I can. Robin, Thank you so much, your book has truly blessed me.
