Song 2: More Than Fine-Switchfoot

When I wake in the morning,

I want to blow into pieces.

I want more than just ok, more than just ok.

When I'm up with the sunrise

I want more than just blue skies.

I want more than just ok, more than just ok.

I'm not giving up, giving up, not giving up now.

I'm not giving up, giving up, not backing down.

More than fine, more than bent on getting by.

More than fine, more than just ok.

When I'm lit with the sunrise.

I want more than just a good time.

I want more than just ok, more than just ok...

Jon Foreman sings of pursuing life with more gusto and lasting purpose than what normally dominates the common, pedestrian approach to life in the 21st century. We seek small things: no hassles, green lights, no flats, no arguments, plenty, no suffering, a modicum of happiness, and a fairy tale ending. As I hear stories, see pictures, and review our conversations, I see that Ian wanted a life that was more than "fine" and spent his time and money investing in depth - deep relationships, meaningful experiences, lasting return, and eternal hope. Just think about his work out approach - he was not giving up to be in shape and drag as many people as possible into shape with him. He pursued holiness with the same energy through accountability groups, giving his resources and time, in private conversations and dragging friends to worship. This may mean he was a "A, B, C" student, got little sleep and was full-on busy - but he sought to suck the marrow out of life. He may have lived 19 years - but those years were definitely "more than fine!" He inspires me to pursue the same set of lasting virtues and live "more than fine!" Now that he sits in the presence of our Father - Ian is certainly "more than fine!!!"