It was our last day at Copper Mountain for the 2025 season, and what a perfect March day it was. The sky was clear and blue, the temperatures mild, the lines short, and best of all, we had grandkids with us on the slopes. Our daughter, Alli, had brought her four kids along for a mid-week mountain adventure. Together, we represented quite the age range—ranging from 6 years old to just a month shy of 70. Quite a span!
At
one point during the day, I partnered with Mack, our 6-year-old grandson. We
were headed to a meeting point, and Mack was in front of me, his sole focus was
on mastering the terrain in front of him—without much thought about where we
were heading. My priority, on the other hand, was to ensure that if Mack
encountered any issues on his descent, I would be there to help him back on his
skis.
As we traversed the beautiful slope, I noticed that, from time to time, Mack
would glance quickly over his shoulder to make sure I was behind him. He
understood that I was the one with the plan and the navigational experience to
ensure we arrived at our destination. So, while Mack was out front, I was still
the one leading. His confidence in the direction we were heading rested on my
presence. Mack knew I wouldn’t let him get lost. In that trust, he found the
freedom to embrace his newfound love for snow, the cold, the speed, and the
exhilaration that came with it.
And as often happens, as we moved along together, I had a moment of reflection
about my own journey. Freedom because I am being led. Liberty to carve my path,
but always knowing that my Father is with me—guiding, guarding, protecting,
loving, and propelling me into the unknown ahead. Because He remains with me.
Always. Reliably.
Mack pointed downhill, not because he knew exactly where he was going, but
because his Pops had promised to be with him.
“I’m
absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic,
today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or
unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love
because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.” (Romans 8:39, MSG)
Pointing downhill, wind in my face, sun on my back, adventure ahead… because my
Father is with me.
Always.
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