Family Matters

This has been a big week in the life of our family.  All three of our children have had, or will have, significant changes coming to their lives. 

Sarah, our firstborn, received final acceptance into the Applied Journalism program at the university where she had previously been accepted in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is at Kwantlen Polytechnic University as one of only twenty-two students accepted into the program.  Joye and I, as you can imagine, are very proud of her.

Jonathan, our middle child, was hired yesterday for his first job.  He will begin work at Michael's Arts and Crafts store on Thursday.  As a young man with a passion for art, he is excited about the possibilities that this will help him become more acclimated to that world and his own involvement in it.  (He also picked up his Maryland Driver's Handbook on Saturday, so a test is coming soon...there now, you've been warned!!!)  Good for him.

Rebekah, our youngest, prepares for her second annual assessment on the violin this weekend.  She has worked hard and applied herself well.  Her poise and determination have impressed me throughout her training.  She also moved into a larger bedroom in our home the last few days, one that will afford her more room and individuality.  She's happy, and we're delighted for her, too.

Joye and I are sitting back and watching our children grow up right before our eyes.  While the dramatic changes of this week are unusual, we are reminded that life comes at us quickly.  While there is a sense of satisfactory and joy, there is also a sense of personal sadness.  They are moving on in life and may not be with us that much longer.  So we've got to make the most of what we share in life...now.

Family matters.  And because it does, we need to be sure that those who are in that unique relationship with us know that, not just through our words but also in our actions. 

This is true of our church family, too.  We need to take advantage of the rich opportunity God has given us to grow in community with brothers and sisters in Christ.

And I for one, don't want to miss out on what God still has in store for my family.