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storytelling though communications, design, & family

Today my wife and I showed our kids (3 1/2 & 2) the tribute video that I created for my father that passed away 2 months before our first child was born. He never got to meet any of his grandkids but my wife and I have vowed for our kids to know who their papa was. So we showed them the video. It brought tears to me as I watched moments of my childhood with my father and how special those moments were. I watched my kids as they were recognizing their granma, my brother, myself and as the video progressed they started pointing out more of the pictures with papa. In the photos of him with non-family members, they inquired who he was with and why? They were curious to what he was doing? Silly papa wearing that wig, etc…

As I watched them interact with this video, I was in awe of how these photos brought him more to life for them since they never got to meet him. They understand that he lives in Heaven with Jesus.

I was also reminded of how precious each moment is with the ones we love. How do we love one another? How well do we love our neighbor? We are given a blessing to walk in the name of Jesus each day. It is my hope that I can continue to reflect Jesus in the lives of my children, to my wife, and my community.