Jonathan Haynes

#Jesus lover. Wife Paige adorer. Soul guarding #father. Thought provoker. #Sinner saved. #Triathlete made. #Healthnut today.

[Jason Howerton @jason_howerton]

My 5 year old son has the hardest time going to sleep. He usually will get up out of bed at least once to test me.

Tonight it was twice. Exhausted and frustrated, I could feel my patience waning.

“Daddy!”

“COLTON, GO TO BED,” I barked.

“But daddy, I need you.”

And just like that, I melted. There was something about those words that pierced me. “I need you.”

There will come a day sooner than I’d like where he will say those words to me for the last time. Sons do not need their fathers forever, after all.

So, I walked into his room, I got on one knee and I told him how special it was to me that he needs me to put him to sleep every night. I told him he won’t need me like that anymore when he’s a grown man and so it makes tonight special. I feel like he understood. He was fully in the moment with me.

Then I rubbed his back and his head for a few minutes, kissed him, and said goodnight.

He was asleep 5 minutes later.

I realized that in that moment I could have easily lost my temper and scolded him for refusing to go to bed (something I’m guilty of doing before) — and I would have missed out on this absolutely priceless moment with my young son who is growing by the day. And for what?

The older I get, the more I realize how important the seemingly insignificant decisions we make all day every day really are. They compound just like an investment and over years, you could miss out on an unfathomable amount of value in the most priceless asset: time.

Going to try to remember this night.

[Virgil L. Walker @virgilwalker]

This is what happens when the joy of the Lord is your strength.

#BoomerSooner #WCWS

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

@EpixGear are y’all still doing @Tri4Him kits still?

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Got our #BrainOctane from @bpnutrition today. Excited to have our tasty #BulletproofCoffee again! #NoSugar #GoodFat #MCToil #GrassFeedButter

[KenGurley @RevKenGurley]

Thank you @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for honoring the many church volunteers helping after Harvey.
(Photos https://t.co/VpfENCRkP5).

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

#Trump speaking @MyFirstChurch in Pearland, where volunteers are handing out relief supplies #ilovemychurch #Harvey https://t.co/ayczpy5Oo2

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Couldn't be more happy with a church who really demostrates how to love thy neighbor. @MyFirstChurch #HoustonStrong
https://t.co/PpHQOnERZh

[KenGurley @RevKenGurley]

I'M STRUGGLING: a Sunday morning series for August.
Only the less than perfect need attend.
@MyFirstChurch

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Got to say I'm proud of @panerabread for being #transparent in drinks they offer. Wish all restaurants were this upfront. How much #sugar ?

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Boys #bikeride #badtothebone #fathersontime #thatshowweroll

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

From being caught worshiping in the pantry (his words) to being goofy eating his burger tonight. He is one special boy! Happy 5th Bday #Eli

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Celebrating #Eli and his 5th bday today. Such a loving spirit, a heart of David. Courageous in so many ways!

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Fasinating 9th grade #Wifi science project. #radiation
https://t.co/z0izngmh8J

[KenGurley @RevKenGurley]

A night to remember..... https://t.co/Cx02NccLmv

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Played a round of Putt Putt w/ Dad in mind. Happy 61st Bday Dad. We miss u, you'ld been proud of our 6 holes-in-1!

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Boys & I enjoying a pancake Saturday one week post #IMTX Strange not to be on a six hour ride now. Next week, #sprinttri training starts!

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

#NewProfilePic

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Epic #race but happy to cut 2 hrs off my @IRONMANtri PR. Thanks to my training partner @skytland for pushing me in! #IMTX @TriDotTraining

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

Last minute packing @IRONMANtri #IMTX

[Jonathan Haynes @BearkatHaynes]

It's official @skytland! #Ironman number two is on the schedule! #IMTX #Triathlon