Posted by
Doug on Friday, September 04, 2009 11:21:33 PM
I have been doing something new these past few days - sitting in a quiet house. For 21 + years my wife and I have been parents. While we are still parents, both kids are off to college, and the house is quiet. We are thrilled that both our kids are happy, at wonderful colleges, and serving the Lord. It is natural for the mind to wander back over these past years. As I do I am thankful for ll the people who were there. The friends, coaches, and family who were there, said the right words, and did the good thing when I could not, or did not even see the thing to do.
Even more, I am thankful for every SUndau Schhol teacher, VBS worker, teen volunteer, and well wisher in the church who impacted the lives of my kids. We may never know what impact we have on the lives around us, we may never see the difference we make. I wish I could take many of these people with us when we go to visit our kids in college, because then they could see a little of that impact. To all of those who serve others, especially in the church, thank you.