Seth

I just returned from Georgia. What a crazy trip that was.
A lot of driving...and hard work as we pulled together Seth's apartment.
As I was in Gainesville with Seth, I realized that Seth is exactly where he is supposed to be.
I watched him with the youth at church, who practically tackled him when we walked into the room. (One of them even broke his sunglasses.) He is his own person there. Sure, he could have gone and continued the college road, but by choosing the road less traveled, he not only piled up a year of experiences, he returned home a man.
As a parent, this is your fondest wish for your children - that they will make their faith their own and learn to navigate this complicated world on their own. But it can't be done safely. It requires risks to raise radicals. I entrusted my son to God and He returned him to us as a radical, a young man who has had his faith tested repeatedly and who has seen that God can be trusted.
I am so proud of you Seth....and even though I miss you more than you will ever know....I can trust in the Lord knowing that He is using you in many ways according to His plan.