We’re no longer the parents of teenagers. Last week, Bethany turned 20. It was spring break, and both she and Michael were home so we could celebrate as a family. (In the photo below, she’s getting ready to blow out candles on her cake.)
This is just one more landmark we’re passing, with more to come. Both of our children—yes, even in their 20s they are our children—finished high school. Both moved out of the house and entered college. This December, we expect to celebrate Michael’s college graduation, and next May we expect to celebrate Bethany’s completion of college.
As the landmarks pass at home, new ones come at work. Each of Anne Marie’s trips for magazine stories and training opportunities is a new step. She is preparing for training events in Colorado, Texas and Ohio.
While my job situation has remained steady, new opportunities have come my way as well. Over the past year, I’ve been doing more editing than I have in the past. And in about three weeks, I officially take on the added role of president of the Evangelical Press Association. This volunteer position allows me to help serve the association’s 300 member publications as each takes the gospel and discipleship training to different audiences.
How about you? What landmarks have you passed recently? What new ones are you preparing for in the near future?
As you think of us in the next few weeks, would you pray for three things? First, Anne Marie and I plan to lead the next Writing for Life training event in Colorado, April 7 and 8, for members of the EPA. Please pray for success as we prepare six lessons, and pray that between 15 and 20 participants will come. Second, pray for me as I help lead the EPA’s convention that week. Third, pray for Bethany as she makes a major adjustment. She will finish her semester at home due to an ongoing illness. Pray for her to find a diagnosis and treatment for her health problems. She plans to return to school in Nashville in August.
Thank you so much for your partnership in our ministry and in the life of our family.