Nearly Over

Amanda & Ryan are two of those special people God has placed in my life. I've watched Amanda grow up from a baby to a wonderful Christian woman, wife & mother. I didn't meet Ryan until he was in high school and coming to Camp Dennen. He has a spark in eyes and clearly has a gusto about life. I'm not sure I'll take him golfing again though. On one hole he hit a line drive chip shot that required my demonstrating my great athleticism. I had to leap in the air as the ball went right between my legs. Oh the thoughts that went through my head. Seriously I think they are a great couple. Our time together this week has been a really wonderful time of sharing, some mine and some theirs, about life today and in the past. I love company and they have been perfect company. I have gone my way at times and they have gone theirs, but our time together has been relaxed and meaningful. I love getting to know Maddie, she too is a treasure. In many ways the week has been too short.

It has made me think about all the great young people that God has put in my life from Camp Dennen and from three parish experiences. A few I get to follow a little on Facebook but most are just found among the treasured memories they have given me. I wish many of them could spend a week with me. I love seeing what God has done with their lives. I introduced Ryan to friends the other day and said he was among the many young adults that called me uncle Dana. So many adults, including my biological relatives, with whom I really do feel in my heart like they are family.