Service

Probably not what you were thinking about when you clicked on the word SERVICE, but this post is about our amazing son.  SERVICE IN THE LORD.  That is his calling. I never thought he would be so bold but indeed he has become quite the evangelist.  We went to Lubbock Texas to pick him up from his 8 month training to prepare him for the Mission field.  Yep  Preaching the Word. I hadn't had the opportunity to see the school or meet the people.  Just heard about all the great stuff they were doing.  Christian introduced us to his team and his instructors.  I can say it was a bit overwhelming.  Obviously after 8 months of togetherness, they have formed some pretty close bonds and relationships.

Friday we got to see some funny skits they prepared to make fun of each other. When you are around someone for so much of the time, we get to experience their mannerisms and habits and quirks! Saturday, there wasn't much for us to do.  The class had to finalize some things and prepare for the last few times they were going to be together. Some lunch and getting to really know some of the Christian's team. There are six of them and they are heading to Bolivia. AMAZING! I look forward to making a trip down there to visit!



Main Street at Lockney TX

 Sunday, began real early....I mean real early because I missed up the alarm and set it for Virginia time......4:00 Texas time! Anyway, we headed out to PAC first near Christian's 'local' church in Lockney.  PAC is where they hold teenagers in detention.  This has been something Christian has been doing for some time.  There were about a dozed of us. They broke us all into groups and Christian and I spoke to two young men.  This is something that was completely foreign to me.  Christian was bold.  Pretty wild!  Then off to Main Street Church of Christ in Lockney.  We were able to meet all the people that he has been working with pretty much every Sunday. They had mentioned over and over, how amazing he is and such a hard worker.  Also how much growth they had seen over the time he has been there. Fellowship meal afterwards and then the drive back to Lubbock.

A quick nap.....so tired.... and then for the closing ceremony. Basically they just SENT THEM OFF.  Head to the field! Pretty emotional.  We headed back to the motel since they had more work to do and wanted to spend time together.  The team will head out in 6 weeks, so they wont see each other for a bit.  The other members they wont see for 22 months at graduation....and some, possibly never again.

Monday was cleaning day for the apartment and then back home....again at a ridiculous hour....4:00!

You will have to check out Christian's information for the REAL story!