Archive for October, 2008

The Friday gathering – Updates and cell phones

I’ve received a number of emails from readers asking about the status of our move. First let me say thanks. I am always overwhelmed at how much you guys care about my life and what’s going on. I also have a number of reader’s who’ve said they are praying for my family and me so that everything goes smoothly.

Ask me anything #6

Each week I give the readers of Gather Little by Little a chance to ask me anything. The only real rule is that I can decline to answer. IÂ’ll do my best to answer as many questions as I can though. Have a question you would like answered? Just drop me a line or leave a comment!

Eric writes:

Do you appreciate what you have?

My teenage son came home the other day. He told his Mom and me that he needed some precooked pasta, zip lock bags, bread and some butter. “Huh? What do you need that for? Are you going to cook dinner??” we asked snickering a little. He calmly replied, “Yes for the homeless shelter downtown on Wednesday night.” We stopped snickering.

He told us that he volunteered with some other students from his school to prepare dinner at our local homeless shelter. We weren’t surprised, he always has been one to help others and wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives. He’s a natural leader and it shows in everything he does. I thought I’d share his story and the 3 lessons that him, my wife and I learned through his volunteer effort.