college students

There is nothing like a call from your college student who says "hey mom and dad, is it okay if I come home for a weekend and bring some friends?" and then shows up with 20 of her closest friends....

Haleigh brought her college group worship team retreat to our house this weekend. It's been a lot of fun having a group of young people and all the energy they bring.

I hid away for a little while this morning as they were in the basement during a worship time... playing fabulous worship music ... and I was completely blessed.

I thought about what the weekend means to most 21 and 22 year old college students, and what many young people this age spend their free time doing. And I was blessed again.

I thank God that my college girls have found strong Christian relationships in these college years with friends who love the Lord and desire to serve Him whole-heartedly and to be used by Him with their time, treasure, and talents.

Comments

PJ said…
What a blessing! Weekends like this makes you know just how worthwhile it is to be a parent!!
Saturday, February 09, 2008 2:49:00 PM
His Girl said…
this? this is what i dream of.

that came from faithfulness & hard work, and by the grace of God.

what an inspiration for me!
Saturday, February 09, 2008 3:45:00 PM
Ann said…
That is awesome! I completely agree with PJ and HG.
Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:00:00 AM
Heth said…
Your house is a fun house to come to. You guys a so fun and hospitable, I'm sure they were all blessed!
Sunday, February 10, 2008 3:57:00 PM
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