One of the perks is life will never be boring. My father loves to explore new things, to innovate, to improve and to create. 'Eccentric' creativity is evident in our family (look at our home! LOL). He's not afraid to show his whimsical side and doesn't take other people's opinion personally. Life becomes true adventure with my father by my side.
The challenging parts? Well, first of all, adventurous life means comfort and safety aren't always first priorities. Secondly, for him, rules are made to be broken. The greater the challenge, the bigger the energy my father displays. And he takes no excuse.
Whenever my mother, my siblings and I try to avoid a risky occurrence by saying "there is no way we can do that" or "it is not possible to get there" or "are you kidding me? We don't have what it takes!", my father will be like:
Crazy, I know. But don't worry, my father's nothing like Barney Stinson in so many different aspects. Ha-ha.
My father's willingness to take risks is not without solid foundation and principle. Of course he will not make careless choice or decision that will harm his family or other people. I learned that his intimate relationship with the Lord is what makes him bold in his faith and in punching fear in its face. It was his confident faith that brought us to different cities and countries. It is his unshakable faith that believes God will gloriously complete what He has begun in our lives. My father never second-guessed God or doubted His promises.
Recently, when we realised that the treatment for me in Seattle was inadequate, my father didn't become discouraged. Instead, he considered other alternatives and explored new ways almost immediately. He made a few contacts with friends who were familiar with medical systems in different countries. Shortly, he and my mother agreed to bring me to Europe sometime next year. I was stunned. Really? Another country? Another foreign land?
I was tempted to groan and voice some pleas as I wasn't interested in dealing with another uncertainty, but then I remembered how pointless it would be (my father loves uncertainty, remember?). Since I've got no other (exciting) option at the moment, I decided to go with it and see where the Lord will take me.
After all, He is the One who said,
"Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because I, your God, will personally go ahead of you. I am right there with you. I won’t let you down; I won’t leave you. Don’t worry. Do not be afraid or discouraged."
If the Most Trustworthy One has personally called us out to an unknown adventure and has guaranteed safe keeping throughout the journey, how could we not then say, with eagerness:
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