tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241426062736770094.post7438434487609525657..comments2024-03-28T07:01:05.639-07:00Comments on jess and the gang: Goodbye & Welcome Home - Part 2Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02069529074063718149noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241426062736770094.post-88600663850664456982007-09-04T21:48:00.000-07:002007-09-04T21:48:00.000-07:00Hi Jessica -I had to share this story with you. It...Hi Jessica -<BR/>I had to share this story with you. It seemed to fit. I love you.<BR/>Auntie Nan<BR/><BR/>John 14:1, John 13:1-14:31<BR/>Author: Gloria Gaither<BR/>On Saying Good-by<BR/>TRAVELING has been a part of our lives from the very early days of our marriage. When our children were little, our singing took us away nearly every weekend and occasionally for longer periods of time. Although leaving was common, it was never easy. Suzanne said to us when she was three, “I know you have to go, but don’t go without saying good-by.” She knew that the leave-taking was very important to everyone’s security and sense of purpose.<BR/> Even when the children were young, before we left, they always insisted on knowing the answers to five very important questions: Where are you going? How long will you be gone? Can we come with you? Who will stay with us? When will you be back?<BR/> Over and over we would answer those questions with specific information. Then we would give advice like, “Don’t argue. Take care of the dog, and always love each other. Remember that whatever you do or wherever you go, you represent our family.”<BR/> When Jesus was leaving his disciples to return to his Father, he, too, knew that leave-taking was very important. He didn’t leave them without saying good-by. And the questions his children asked were the same ones our children used to ask. With specific clarity Jesus gave them answers, although they could not fully comprehend the dimensions of what he was telling them.<BR/> “I go to my Father,” he said. “You can’t come with me yet, but don’t worry, I won’t leave you alone. The Holy Spirit will be your constant companion, and I must go so that he can come. While I’m gone he will teach you everything you need to know. I will be gone, by my time, only a little while, though it may seem long to you. When I come again, it will be to take you where I have been all this time fixing up a special place for all of us to be together… forever. After that, we won’t have to say good-by again.”<BR/> Then Jesus gave some special parental instructions. “Love and take care of each other. The way you treat each other will tell the world about our family, so remember whose child you are. Some problems may come up, but whatever you need, you can ask for it using my name. All I have is at your disposal, and the Holy Spirit will see that you have it. When you feel lonely or afraid, rely on my promise that I have insulated you in prayer, and you belong to me.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241426062736770094.post-91747313189785119872007-09-04T20:04:00.000-07:002007-09-04T20:04:00.000-07:00I won't take that jab from my sis TOO personally.....I won't take that jab from my sis TOO personally...since it is rather accurate. Ha. :)<BR/><BR/>OK - Anywhere you can get fish-n-chips or a deep fried Snickers bar at 2am is THE place to be! Girl, what more could you want?!?! Besides a couple extra wooly sweaters and a bagpipe player? OH - you've got THAT too. Sucka.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241426062736770094.post-27171291599345091102007-09-03T17:28:00.000-07:002007-09-03T17:28:00.000-07:00It is so great that things are open at 2am. That ...It is so great that things are open at 2am. That is something that you will get used to and then you will come back to the US and realize that everything closes so early. Enjoy it!!!!Carli Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636015503420413452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241426062736770094.post-75632638796736959382007-09-03T15:32:00.000-07:002007-09-03T15:32:00.000-07:00I love this play by play. Keep it up. It is all ve...I love this play by play. Keep it up. It is all very interesting and fun to read. My sympathies with regards to the cold temperatures...we too are miserable; however roasting here in 112 degree hell-oh, I mean heat. Looks as if we both shall suffer. Have fun exploring and enjoy London. Sure you will be blogging about that... <BR/><BR/>ps-Kate sucks:)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809147166893038017noreply@blogger.com