June 19, 2008

• I Guess It's Summer Somewhere, Just Not Here...

  It's sad to think that today I had to put on one of my winter shirts. Between the cold weather and all the storms, this summer has been, well, non-existent up here!

  My laptop is at death's door, so I can't go uptown to load pics on here, so you're just going to have to believe me when I tell you that I've had a few lovely days the past couple of weeks.

  Last Saturday I traveled to Lansing, Michigan to attend the Oldsmobile Homecoming car show. You all know how much I love all things Olds, so I had to go! And you know what??? I had a BLAST!!! All those lovely Oldsmobiles, from the very first 1901 Curved Dash Runabout, to the newest one at the show, which just happened to be mine!!! You see, my car was built one month before the very last Olds was built, and I was able to determine that mine was in fact, the newest one at the show, so it was fun! Oh, and the weather that day was absolutely perfect!!!

  On a different note, I think I have mentioned that I have been teaching a Sunday School class at church, a group of nine and ten year olds. It's funny to think that I have never felt called to do such a thing, and I certainly don't feel qualified, but yet for some reason the kids seem to love me. Please know that I don't do it for my glory or edification, but for God. My reward comes in the form of listening to the kids recite back to me what they learned last week, and then tell me how they each want to grow in their walk with God. And, when some of them come up and hug me, well, it sure means a lot.

  I have been asked to give this class up and teach the group of kids below this class. I've had them the past two weeks in with my kids because the teacher is sick. I haven't minded having them at all, and if I had it my way I'd just keep the class combined and keep them all. But they won't let me. I told two of the boys tonight-right after they both ran up to me and gave me a big hug. It was kind of funny to watch their reaction, because they both, as if on cue, pretended to pass out from shock upon hearing the news!!! I told them that no matter what, I would be there for them. 

  Next Sunday we are going to do one more combined class so I can tell the rest of the kids and prepare everybody for the change. I'm sure going to miss those kids, they're my babies!!!

  And lastly, Tuesday marked seventeen years since I got saved. It's hard to believe it's been so long ago!!! (Remember, I was still a young teen, I'm not THAT old!!!) Despite all the horrible things I have found myself involved in over the years, God as always been faithful to me, and for that I praise Him!!!

  Well, that's all I have for tonight. I all is well with each of you. Remember, I love you all bunches!!!

  Your Friend,

  -Richard.

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