That morning we had breakfast with Josh and
my friend Robert Creech, who teaches at Truett Seminary there in Waco. Josh asked a few pointed questions to pick
Robert’s brain. Robert was anxious to
share some of his knowledge and insights.
And occasionally the two agendas actually came together. I think that relationship has some
possibilities for both of them. Josh is
always looking for more mentors, and Robert can use Josh’s built-in presence in
the community as a resource for his work with students at the seminary.
It was a school day for Caleb and Zakary,
so we had a chance to see them – and Christi – at work. She focused on Caleb first while Zak played
with his Legos. Then she switched to Zak
for a segment with him while Caleb did some playing. Everything seemed to work well all the way
around. Christi was very patient, and as
a result there was success in every endeavor.
I, for one, would love that kind of a teaching atmosphere.
Our last official grandparent act while we
were there was to take Christi out for a birthday lunch. They knew of a barbeque place, so when Josh
was able to break away for lunch, we all headed over there. Nice place.
Good food. But the highlight for
me was when Caleb oh-so-quietly led us in singing the Happy Birthday song. I’m not sure anyone other than me heard him,
though. He was draped across one of the benches
at about knee level (read here “under the table”), so I leaned down there with
him for the singing. I’m sure gonna miss
those boys. But we’ll see them again
soon. They do have a little brother who
is about to make his appearance into the world in just a few weeks. Guess I should get started planning for that
trip now. Hmm. So who can be on call to preach for me? Cory … Jimmy …
Psalms 112:6 says, “Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered
forever.”
Father, keep all my boys righteous and
strong. Amen.
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