The Rev. and Mrs. Jack Riffe,My Father and Mother.
I am feeling mixed emotions as I think about my family tonight. Right now, a surprise service is being held for my Dad. He is celebrating 42 years as an ordained minster. People have traveled all across the US to be with him and honor him on this occasion. I am very proud of him and his ministry but wish I could be there to take part in it all.
I am happy for my Dad and yet, melancholic to not be there.
(I'm the little imp in the middle with the wicked grin!)
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Nostalgia takes over at times-I can get homesick easily: For Caracas, for Washington DC.,for El Tigre,for childhood , for the times my kids were little, for memorable trips and for special parties, and for all the people who became part of my home( heart).
Why do we all have to live so far away from each other.Why can't we all live in the same place?
I went to BJU for a year before transferring to another Bible college.
On the flip side think of how what a wonderful testimony it is to your parents that one of their children isn't there because shes on a foreign mission field.
What a wonderful time to remind yourself of the blessings of having parents who love the Lord! I know your dad missed you as much as you missed him, and that will make your next phone call or Skype call more special! :) You'll probably get pictues from lots of folks, which will be really fun!
Firepig, It's true. No matter where I am, I can think of people or places I miss.
Brenda, I remember you had to miss your son's graduation. You were very good spirited about ti all.
Mrs. Rev. Dr., My dad has a great legacy! He is himself a PK, as his father and grand father were both Baptist preachers.
Kathy, I am so glad we live in a day where such a thing is possible!
Betty, My sister promised to capture as much as possible for us. We also filmed messages and sent it for them to show him.
Wow...what an example your whole family is for the rest of us, truly living God's Holy Word.
I can only imagine how much you wanted to be there. It's good that technology will at least allow you to enjoy it vicariously!
I can only imagine how that felt not to be there, JM...
I hope it was a wonderful day for them and my hat's off to your wonderful family that does so much for the Lord!
Times like these we would all be torn, Rita. I'm sure you were with them in spirit and prayers. What wonderful blessed parents you and Pam have and how fortunate you are to still have them. God bless.
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