investments

Many of you know that my father has recently had a major stroke. It’s been a month now since it’s all happened and we’ve been on both ends of the spectrum in terms of what to expect. We were funeral planning 3 weeks ago and now we are hopeful for his future here on earth. Join us in praying for his full recovery, please.

But what I want to talk about right now is investments. Yeah, I know, that’s strange. 401ks at a time like this? Not exactly. My dad has left my mom in a good financial situation, which is exactly what I’d expect from him. But here’s what’s really impacted me lately. My dad has invested in much more than just finances. He’s invested his life in God, his wife, his children and his church. And now’s the payoff. We save money our whole lives waiting for the payoff. My dad invested in so many things that last far beyond what money does and I see it more clearly now than ever. I can’t even begin to write down all the lifelong friends that have visited, taken my mom to dinner, helped in different ways, stayed over night at the hospital with us, prayed and just been there. And I’m talking a TON of people. And not just people showing up to be respectful, but people that have story after story of how my father has impacted their life in one way or another and they tell those stories in tears more times than not. My dad’s not a preacher, he’s not an extreme extrovert but he’s lived a life of faithfulness and poured into the lives of others in a quiet, godly way. I’m seeing very clearly what a life of faithfulness can pay off even this side of eternity, who knows what it will look like on the other side.

Dad, thanks for showing me how to invest and be smart financially, but thanks even more for showing me how to invest in the Kingdom, family, and friends. And this investment is tax free on both sides 🙂