A Special Visit...

On Tuesday I received a call from Dr. Tim, a dear friend of ours. He actually is the son of my prior bosses, Pastor Ed and his wife Lori. Who (Lori) was also Boll Weevil's day care provider way back in 1992. So, you see their family and ours go back a long way. We have a lot of shared moments; potty training BW (who's now 18!) working together, watching Tim graduate from medical school two years ago, weddings, babies, and so on. There have been joys, there have been tears, and I wouldn't trade one second of this time we have shared. Pastor Ed and Lori (Dr. Tim's parents) have been mentors to Daddybug and I more times than I dare count. And I know that we too have been there for them. Though, I am SURE that if anyone were counting, they have been on the giving side far more than the receiving. That's just the kind of folks they are.

So, anyway, Dr. Tim was home for a two week hiatus from his residency in Tulsa and stopped by for a shared dinner and dessert. It was such a pleasure to catch up with him as he was just in Vietnam on a mission trip. He also has only met LL once since she came home. As with all children, he made quick friends with LL. He also happens to speak fluent Chinese. So it was interesting to see how she responded to his Chinese words he tried out on her. A few she recognized and others she did not. It is clear though, she has maintained her receptive language to some degree.

After dinner, we enjoyed seeing the photos from Vietnam and learning about their culture. Before we knew it, it was past midnight and the fun had to end. So we sadly said "Good-bye" til our next visit. God Bless you Dr. Tim as you embark on the wonderful calling that God has in store for you. You are truly a man of God and we are better for knowing you.


Being silly!


LL & Dr. Tim