My husband, last night over dinner, went on a memory trip with me. He told me about a man that he had known when he was in his 20s. This man, was, at the time in his 50s. He went to church with my husband. And, at the time, my husband thought some of his "ways" were odd. But today, in much more maturity, my husband thinks this man was brilliant!
Things this man did:
1) He always had pockets full of candy. He felt that children should get to be young and enjoy the sweetness of life..and be allowed to have candy!!!
2) He always wore comfy shoes & clothes. His shoes looked like slippers, but they were made of leather. His pants were roomy and relaxed.
3) He always asked that you call ahead if you want to come visit, and when company would show up, he would take the time to make sure he was fresh and clean, donning jeans and a clean shirt.
4) At church work days, he wore overalls and a t-shirt that had a collar.
5) He was always seen carrying a cardigan, which usually went over his daughter's shoulders.
6) They had one daughter and then couldn't have anymore kids. His wife had reproductive parts removed. But years later, she conceived twice and they had children in their older years.
7) He acted like a grandfather, never being in any kind of hurry.
8) When he led music at church, every song what straight Scripture, like "This is the Day the Lord has Made." He had about 15 that he could pull out of his head. Some were short and some were like chapters long.
What a refreshing man and family!!!
