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We celebrated Father's Day here in Bolivia on Friday. So today in church they called all the dads up onto the platform to pray for them and give them a little gift. Of course I was called up to the front as well. At least this year I was expecting it...not like last year when I blurted out, "What?!" when my name was called. And then everyone laughed at me.
I still had a bit of a moment when I was standing there with my hand on the shoulder of my "son" David, who was on the platform as well, since he has a three year old daughter. I just gave my head a bit of a shake and decided not to do the math.
I'm happy to be here doing what I'm doing, but sometimes the realization that I'm "Dad" to a dozen guys is a bit overwhelming. I really didn't get any practice time in either. All of a sudden...BANG...there they were! And a lot bigger than I was led to believe they were supposed to be.
So anyhow, I got my pen and key chain set (they're really nice) and lots of handshakes and pats on the shoulder and "Felizidades"...congratulations. Again, not exactly sure for what....it's not like I did anything. Which is really a whole other topic and one I'm still a bit bitter about.
At any rate, Happy Bolivian Father's Day to you all! Hope it was a good one...
We celebrated Father's Day here in Bolivia on Friday. So today in church they called all the dads up onto the platform to pray for them and give them a little gift. Of course I was called up to the front as well. At least this year I was expecting it...not like last year when I blurted out, "What?!" when my name was called. And then everyone laughed at me.
I still had a bit of a moment when I was standing there with my hand on the shoulder of my "son" David, who was on the platform as well, since he has a three year old daughter. I just gave my head a bit of a shake and decided not to do the math.
I'm happy to be here doing what I'm doing, but sometimes the realization that I'm "Dad" to a dozen guys is a bit overwhelming. I really didn't get any practice time in either. All of a sudden...BANG...there they were! And a lot bigger than I was led to believe they were supposed to be.
So anyhow, I got my pen and key chain set (they're really nice) and lots of handshakes and pats on the shoulder and "Felizidades"...congratulations. Again, not exactly sure for what....it's not like I did anything. Which is really a whole other topic and one I'm still a bit bitter about.
At any rate, Happy Bolivian Father's Day to you all! Hope it was a good one...
2 comments:
I find it VERY ironic you are "Dad" to a house full of teens now. You led me through my formative years and I shudder to think where I would be without you. And that was just a Youth Pastor weekly thing. Thank-you! And I am sure the guys thank-you too. You do a wonderful job. xo
Thanks Kate! You always leave good comments!! =)
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