George
Will was back in the country in April. We talked a few times. It’s been years
since I’ve seen him, sometime around 1976 or so – he is 80-years old now; still
traveling through Europe and sharing the
Gospel. He spends about 10 months a year in Europe
and has been doing that since around 1970 – that’s a long time, a lot of miles,
and no doubt many lives touched for Jesus. I hope I’m still giving to others
should I live that long.
Clark
Coughlin and I talked this week; Clark lives
in CT and is also 80-years old. I’ve known Clark
about 13 years. Clark is a “retired” Episcopal
priest who mentors pastors from diverse traditions through Vision New England.
When we lived in MA Clark and I met for breakfast about once a month – each breakfast
lasting from 2 to 3 hours. Now we talk every few weeks, we share and pray and
over the years our friendship has grown and our prayers have been answered. I
hope I’m still giving to others should I live to be 80.
Red
Madison played croquet with us this past Sunday, Red is 95. His laugh, his
humor, his love for people and animals and for Jesus Christ makes it a delight
to be with him. I’ve known Red and his family since 2002 and they have been a
blessing to Vickie and me and brought joy into our lives. If I live to be 95 I
hope people will want to be around me because of the joy I give them.
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