4 years ago

I didn’t expect anyone to notice. Today celebrated 4 years of ministry at Romeo. In a lot of ways it feels like a lot longer than 4 years. It feels like I’ve always been a part of the church. That’s one thing this church is super good at, taking in new people and making them feel welcome.

I couldn’t find a blog post from July 2003, but here is one from late May 2004- the close of my first school year- that I thought was noteworthy enough to republish:

Another round- Last night was pretty small, but a good youth group night. It’s kind of
funny, but we played perhaps the simplest youth group game in the
history of youth group, volleyball, and everyone loved it. What a
reminder that the simplest way is often the best way.

It was a pleasure and an honor to talk about legacies and mention
great names last night. More than that, it was amazing to talk about
Mr. Wendt and his "already evident" legacy exhibited by his sons. It’s
hard to believe it’s already been 3 weeks since Larry passed away.

In the golf world. What a tale of 2 halves of a round. 6
consecutive bogies. But went birdie, par, par on the last 3 holes for
an ugly 41. Best part about it though, I’m hitting some fairways again.
Been a long time since I found the short stuff.

Last lunch with my students at Romeo HS today. It’s amazing that
most people are still shocked that I go. I love my job… and there is
no finer time then spending quality time with Americus Highschoolucus
in their native environment. I am constantly praying that the 2 junior
highs will allow me on campus for lunches in the fall.

God has been good to us here in ‘lil Romeo. We’ve got a job we love, we are loved by people, and our kids are growing up in a place they’ll be proud to call home. I pray I will be able to continue to live a legacy of love for another four years and beyond.