I was an idealist before I had children.  The experience of kids fills ones life with great joy and fullfillment.  To watch a miracle given to you from God grow is a testimony to the reality of the Love of God. They will also act how they want to in spite of your best wishes and intentions for them.  Two of the greatest men of God I know have come through our church in the last couple of months.  One of the men I am speaking of is Marrell Cornwell.  He pastors a church of over a thousand in Wichita Kansas and is someone I trust and lean on quite a bit.  The other is TF Tenney one of the greatest leaders and preachers of multuiple generations.  Do you think my children were on their best behavior? Do you think they valued the opportunity to be photographed with two giants of Faith?  Not a chance. But they are adorable....I mean the children