We are just a couple of weeks from another Father's Day, and it'll be my second since Pops went to be with the LORD. I think about Pops A LOT; I miss him everyday. There are times when just the smallest, simplest thing brings back a fond memory. He was a great Dad; he was Pops.
Now, Pops never had a whole lot, never made a lot of money, but he knew what life was and how to live it. Yes, there were arguments and disagreements and worries and concerns but there was also lots of laughter and joy and hugs and love. Pops won't be remembered for the grand house he built; he'll be remembered for the great home he made.
Today's word is Proverbs 10:7, NLT, which reads, "We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away."
One of the things I remember most about Pops that I have always tried to adhere to is, "A man is only as good as his word." If you say you're going to do it, do it. If you commit to something, see it through. If you make a promise, keep it. In today's society, this does not seem to be a common practice anymore. Pops knew the value of a good name; people remember what you do - good and bad.
I certainly have happy memories of Pops. No, he wasn't perfect - far from it. But, he taught me more about making memories than about making money. He taught me more about being about it and not just talking about it. People remember good people. I pray that I can continue that legacy.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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