Friday night I felt disappointed in myself for not saying anything about my plans. I could have pm-ed.
As I sat in the audience listening to Steve's McMinnville, Oregon presentation, I soon began to wonder what Jill looks like, and what kaufmannphillips looks like and then, what Homer looks like. These three are the only people that I know by name who are from Oregon, although I am sure there are others. On the way home I thought maybe Christopher, the atheist (Is he a Christian yet?!
) caller to the program, might have attended too. I would have enjoyed shaking his hand. And now I think of Michael, the gentleman from Russia? or the Ukrain? I always like to hear his "take" on the SDA religion, history, and his testimony....Jill, if you were there, I'm so sorry I missed you. Someday I want to greet you with sisterly love.
kaufmannphillips, I hoped we would be able to discuss the different languages you speak, and the fact that I want to learn one or more...depending upon how much time I have.
Homer, I had no reason to speak with you, but I have always appreciated your posts. You seem to find a way to send a blessing in each post, and I always enjoy listening to your conversations on the radio, so it would have been nice to shake your hand too.
There is one other person I wanted to meet! She is the lady who called TNP and shared that she was struggling with her third diagnosis of cancer. I have wondered for months how she is doing. Does anyone remember her name? It seems like it was Veronica or something like that. I wanted to go see her and encourage her. It must be awful to fight cancer three times.
Anyway, in years past I've gone to a few presentations and potlucks to listen to Steve Gregg before. I so enjoyed the folks I met and fellowship with (from the Albany area) and I still remember a specific answer that helped change my life. So being sick this last year has kept me home thinking and pondering The Narrow Path forum and fellowship, as Steve has come and gone on his scheduled Oregon visits. Finally last night, I felt "good" enough to actually attend!
But, I forgot to tell you that I was coming.
LOL! So just remember how important you have become to me.
I hope to see you soon. Take care. Selah*
and I know several new believers and non-believers who will appreciate getting an MP3 someday when it is available. It was really interesting listening to the Q&As too. Thank you for all you do.