Debbie and I have a special place in our hearts for the next generation. God has given us a spiritual connection and we enjoy that interaction. As I sit here at my computer, I am reminded we currently don't really have any particular group of teens (and/or young adults) we can call "our own."I am really missing that.
Not that there aren't any teens around us- we just don't have much connection with them (and even less opportunity to interact on their level and just have fun with them). There are a few we are beginning to get to know, but those times are few and far between. And it's hard to break down those barriers without a little more constant interaction. Maybe the coming year will include more chances to take advantage of. I hope so.
It's a good thing we still have the Internet! Facebook and email are where they live these days! And we appreciate hearing from them every now and then. Too bad there are systems we have to live with that would keep us from more easily connecting this way.*
So this blog's dedicated to all my young friends out there- most of you know who you are. We're missing you and all those hanging around times. Missing Halo, Survivor night, volleyball, jokes, long talks, comic books, game nights, etc. You're all very special to us and even more so to God. We cherish knowing you and pray for your continued powerful influence in the world around you.
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* Maybe there'll be more on this thought in the near future . . .
2 comments:
agreed. on all points. teens live on the net, and it stinks that certain systems/authouities prevent us from meeting t hem where they are. Myspace & facebook = tavern routes of the 21st century.
oh yay i love this post! :) thanks for the dedication! oh for the days of bursting into your office and shouting douglas cuz i could! yea totally blog on your asterick point! so many people have to go through hoops to connect with others! boo!
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