May the Council accept my deepest and humblest apologies for my time AWOL. I will accept whatever (reasonable) censure it deems fit to dole out to me.
The past three weeks have been incredibly busy with work. I have been up early in the morning and to bed early in the morning just trying to keep up. For that I am very thankful. I was and am very concerned over the economic situation. But, God has reminded me that He is the provider for my family, not me. He may glorify Himself in sustaining the business in desperate times. Or He may glorify Himself in providing our daily needs and filling our hearts with joy in the midst of economic struggles. Either way, I pray He helps keep me faithful to Him and my family.
The family is doing well. Sophia is almost sixteen months old. The growth is fun to watch. She changes from week to week and month to month. The holidays should be an adventure this year. She is such a girl! She loves baby dolls, purses, and tea sets already! Fatherhood is more scary than I even realized before. But, it is rich and full of joys I never knew before.
It has been a real treat to watch Meg grow into motherhood. It's difficult to describe. But, she's so much more beautiful now than ever. And the beauty has such depth to it. She amazes me every day with the grace, humility, compassion, and hard work that being a mom demands.
We have joined an ABF (medium size group, kinda like a glorified Sunday school class) at church. I am sharing the teaching duties with one of the associate pastors. We are working through the Gospel of John right now. It has been very rewarding. I have been having more fun studying and teaching than I have in a long time.
Martin, Thanks for keeping on me about posting. I am terrible about responding to messages, especially when I'm busy. I know you have been busy, too. I can't imagine the strain, even on an intellect such as yours! I am praying for you.
Chris, you may not feel like you are doing much. But, you are investing in the most important thing in your life between now and your death - your marriage. Invest wisely over the next year. There will be plenty of time in the future to do stuff. But, during that time, the quality of what you can do will be determined by the quality of your marriage. God has not forgotten you. He has you where He wants you. He is molding you according to His plan and timing. Take it from a guy who took a VERY long time to learn that.
On a sappy note. As I read all the updates I am filled with pride, admiration, and sometimes jealousy over all that you guys are up to! I hate that we are scattered all over the place. But, as we are, I pray that we would use this forum to encourage each other and hold each other accountable to be men that reflect our King's life and character.
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