Passion for Paraguay

I have been somewhat emotional these days. Nicole is the first of our four kids getting married. Not hearing the door slam, or her harp playing in the house is harder than I had anticipated.  She is self determined, and a woman that will do anything she puts her mind to - I know that.  But she is still my girl, my daughter whom I have seen grow and become a woman of God.  I did get to walk her down the aisle lead the ceremony between tears, smiles and sniffles. So many emotions invaded my heart that evening. I think all that emotional high and low is catching up with me.  Carlos is a wonderful young man. I love Carlos.  He has walked the talk. He has a very good heart, loves the Lord, and is working hard in providing for Nicole.  After the first week away, they came to our home and did not wanted to leave. We talked, ate, played games, talked and ate some more. We did not wanted them to go away. I think we are all going thru relational withdraw I shared in...

As a father, I struggled when Carlos - we call him Carlitos, came to us and asked if he could go out with Nicole - just as friends he said, nothing serious - just getting to know each other. yeah right I thought to myself - just friends !! At the time Nicole was fifteen.  I came into Nicoles life only five years before. We had just celebrated Nicole's 15th birthday, she was excited about getting a horse, playing the harp and just plain enjoying high school. Suddenly Carlitos came into the picture. I knew it would not take long for Nicole to get a date and be seeing by the guys - but so fast? I was taken by surprise.  She is cute, good looking, smart and has all the traits for being an incredible spouse. She will do well and be a great christian leader, wife, and mother. But I was not ready!! Fast forward- Nicole turned 20 this year. Carlitos popped the question six months ago, and gave Nicole a beautiful ring, Nicole said yes, and here we are, only 10 days before they tie the ...