Thanks for the encouragement and understanding @violetmed,

Right now the struggle is to be free within some confinements, to respect and love and spread some joy. My father in law is still critical of me and my kids. He thinks making more money is an indicator of success and doesn't understand why I work at the same job serving poor kids when I can teach at elite schools. 

It basically comes down to eschatology. No one really knows where they go when they leave but what we hold on to gives evidence of where our hope is. 

We packed four bags and checked them into the plane before we boarded. For 14 hours we never once thought about our bags until we landed. Imagine if we spent 14 hours thinking about our luggage. That's how too many spend their entire life.

Peace,

I'll let you know how it goes. I'll tell you this much though... no words I say can convince him. If being rich could convince him then I would be rich.... but my actions of love and welcoming him can show him there is a gem that cannot spoil perish or fade away.... that is eternal love.