This weekend was one for the memory books. We celebrated my dear Carl turning 80 \u2014 and oh, what a celebration it was! His daughter outdid herself: a gorgeous cake made by Pavla, beautiful hors d\u2019oeuvres, a buffet fit for royalty, and a room filled with over 55 friends and family. Carl was the gracious guest of honor \u2014 part stand-up comedian, part wise man, and fully loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next day we gathered again \u2014 this time at church and then lunch at Steiner Ranch overlooking Lake Travis. Carl was \u201cking\u201d once more as the piano player serenaded him with some of his favorite songs. But it was a tiny, unexpected moment that stole my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I passed a young couple with the cutest baby girl, and I couldn\u2019t help but stop. \u201cShe\u2019s eight months old today!\u201d they said proudly. Without missing a beat I grinned and replied, \u201cWell, my husband is 80 years old today!\u201d Cue the laughter and the sweetest photo ever: bright-eyed baby girl meeting gentle, smiling Carl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notice how she placed her little hand on Carl’s hand. Be still my heart! <3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eight months. Eighty years. Two lives on the same timeline \u2014 one just discovering the world, the other with decades of wisdom, faith, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That moment brought to mind 1 Peter 2:2: \u201cLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the old Got Milk? commercials \u2014 celebrities rocking their milk mustaches, encouraging everyone to drink more? Peter was doing his own \u201cGot Milk?\u201d campaign \u2014 not for calcium, but for the soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He knew what happens when we\u2019re spiritually undernourished: we get cranky, fearful, and worn thin by life\u2019s battles. But when we take in the pure milk of God\u2019s Word \u2014 daily, steadily \u2014 our faith grows strong enough to face the fiery darts of worry and doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether we\u2019re eight months or 80 years, we never outgrow our need for God\u2019s nourishment. We all need His Word to grow strong and stay steady — no matter what age or season we are in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Got Milk? Spiritually speaking \u2014 drink up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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