Blog Title Explained

First off, I have to write that I love all of my children deeply. I would do anything for all three of them. There are no favorites, there never will be. Each child is unique, special, and truly a gift from God. God loaned them to us and we are required to train them up in the Lord. All three have a personal relationship with Jesus; but our job is not done, and never will be. Which brings up Israel. During these next few weeks in this blog, I will be focusing on my time with Nicole.

The name of this blog for the next few weeks is "Dancing with Cinderella in Israel". The title was inspired from the lyrics of a Steven Curtis Chapman song entitled, "Cinderella" (Click here to listen). Since Nicole is our first born and has been dating Aaron, a great Christian guy (her prince?) for well over a year now, chances are good that she may be the first to leave our nest. Competing for quality time with her is already a reality. The days and weeks fly by like minutes and the time is drawing near when I will no longer be the man Nicole prefers to "dance" with. The clock will strike midnight - and she will be gone. Which is why, as you can imagine, I so deeply cherish today.

Here are the lyrics:
She spins and she sways
To whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders

It's been a long day
And there's still work to do
She's pulling at me
Saying "Dad, I need you

There's a ball at the castle
And I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone...

She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone

She will be gone

Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned
She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone