I know. It's been a long time. I could use the excuse that I've been busy, and that, to a point, is true. Lots of hours at work and trying to run a household-- both not easy tasks. But not this week -- the great word called vacation. And it was oh so badly needed.
It's not that I haven't had ideas to put down in this forum, but I have not either the time, the motivation, or the brainpower to do so most of my waking hours. Usually I try to make a point with a post -- maybe it will happen today.
I think that I need to apologize to my grandfather -- he's been gone since 1997, so face to face will have to wait. And yes, 13 years have not dulled the longing to see him again. I still miss him.
Why the apology? Because he was right. My Grandpa Buck was as dedicated as a Christian as I have known. His big specialty was end times prophecy. He loved talking about it -- so much so that I, even though I was new to the faith, learned to make myself scarce whenever the subject came up. I didn't want to hear it. Any of it.
But it never left me.
And now being a parent, I see things with more urgency and clarity. And my grandfather gave me a gift. Watch. Pay attention. And be ready for Jesus' return.
I've been paying attention to what's been going on in Washington with the health care issue. I agree with the need for reform, but the way it was done was just plain wrong. I will not apologize for that mindset -- not now, and not ever.
But it's another reminder...
...to watch...
...to pay attention...
...and to be ready.
Because I don't think it will be long.
Thank you for the gift, Grandpa. See you soon.
