One of the things that we teach
our participants is the concept of ‘Family First’. It’s quite simple really –
family (or team) comes before everything else. The health of your team (physically, emotionally and spiritually) is more important than going out and
doing ministry, spending time alone, or enjoying the wonders of being in
another country.
our participants is the concept of ‘Family First’. It’s quite simple really –
family (or team) comes before everything else. The health of your team (physically, emotionally and spiritually) is more important than going out and
doing ministry, spending time alone, or enjoying the wonders of being in
another country.
This is an awesome theory, yet
when it comes down to it we struggle to actually do it. It’s so much easier to
invest into people that we don’t know rather than to deal with the issues of
the people that we are close with. How often do you drop everything for your
family or the people that you’ve made a lifelong relationship / commitment to?
when it comes down to it we struggle to actually do it. It’s so much easier to
invest into people that we don’t know rather than to deal with the issues of
the people that we are close with. How often do you drop everything for your
family or the people that you’ve made a lifelong relationship / commitment to?
My Grandpa Bob passed away on
Wednesday. I grew up spending every holiday and vacation at my grandparents’
house. I wasn’t super close with my grandpa and hadn’t seen him in a long time.
I wasn’t planning on heading to California for the services… but Grandma wanted
to see me. That was all it took. I booked a ticket for 24 hours later.
Wednesday. I grew up spending every holiday and vacation at my grandparents’
house. I wasn’t super close with my grandpa and hadn’t seen him in a long time.
I wasn’t planning on heading to California for the services… but Grandma wanted
to see me. That was all it took. I booked a ticket for 24 hours later.
I can ‘work’ from anywhere that I
can get internet access and cell service. And right now it’s more important
that I invest the time into my family. I thank God for a community and employer
that not only teaches Family First but allows us to live it as well.
It will be good for all of us to see you again, but I know how much much it will mean to Grandma to have you there!
you’re right. praying for you, girl.
Sorry for your loss Casey…..praying for you and your family……that this will be a good visit for all.
Hey Casey, I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your Grandpa. May our Lord be you and your family’s comfort as you all say goodbye. Hope you have a really special time with your family. Lots of love and big hugs, H.
Casey,
How true. Family should always come first. No matter what has happened in the past, since we never know what will happen in the future. It is important to treasure every moment spent with family. Regardless if you are physically with your family (which would be nice if we all lived closer) or on the phone or writing a letter or email. All connection and communication between family is so very special.
I’m sad that I wasn’t there to see you and the family this weekend for the memorial. I’m trying not to beat myself up about it because I know being with Grandma and Grandpa McClure was also very important.
Hopefully we will see eachother again soon. Love you cuz.
P.S. ~ Can you send me those pics you posted? I’ve never even seen the middle one & that was @ our house in Santa Maria. 🙂
Casey, proud of you! Praying for you and your family!
xoxo