3/26/06
It was an interesting feeling, the first time Bobbie and I left the boys alone for a weekend
and went away. It should not have been a large concern, they were among friends in a
great neighborhood and they were plenty mature enough to handle the situation. But
still, we were uneasy because taking care of those boys and being there at home for
them (even though at this time, Jason was driving and going out as teens do and Jared
was in his early teens) was our major purpose in life. And now, we were going
away for a few days to leave them to care for themselves.
I can probably count on my fingers the Sundays I have missed here at this church over the
last 10 years and today Bobbie and I are gone. As with the boys, I know you are going to
be fine and I have confidence in the one who will fill the pulpit. But it feels strange.
Growing a church is like growing a family in many ways. And growing a family is based
on love and trust. I am so glad I feel that love and trust for and from this congregation.
Bob