Why "Plany Your Carrots"

I remember getting ready to walk out the door and roam around the neighborhood with my friends. My dad would say, "plant your carrots." What? "Plant your carrots?" 

All dads know that puzzled look that your kid gives that says, "huh" and "dork" all at the same time. That's the one I gave. My dad went on to tell me a short story. It is a story about St. Francis, who I have always loved. 

The story goes something like this. One day Francis was working in the garden when a young brother came to him and asked, "Francis if you knew you were going to die before the end of the day, what would you do?" Francis quickly responded, " I would work in the garden." 

From this story my dad coined the phrase, "plant your carrots." I am not sure why he chose carrots, but with that simple phrase I knew what he was trying to tell me. Everyday is a gift that you can't take for granted, be prepared. If you are doing God's will, no matter how big or small, then everything will be ok. Have fun and be good. 
Everyday is an adventure with God. My life with all the crazy, funny and often unbelievable stories from my beautiful family. Giving everything I have for Lauren, Emma, Kolbe, and Joshua is me planting my carrots.