Catching Up
Andy Widman’s Memorial Service was yesterday, and I thought it was a fitting tribute and a welcome celebration of God in the life of a strong young man. I was blessed to be able to speak a few words, remembering him both as a member of the TCS class of 1996 and as a fellow minister of the Lord.
I was extremely nervous to speak–perhaps more than I’ve been in a long time. It was both like and unlike preaching a sermon. Jesus was the centerpiece, but it was Jesus in the life of my friend rather than Jesus in the Word. Regardless, I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to be able to publicly remember such a godly man.
I was also blessed to reconnect with many of my former classmates, their parents, teachers, and faculty from Toledo Christian. I was both flattered and frightened to learn how many people from that phase of life have been reading my blog! I didn’t think anybody read this except for the few of my friends who would feel guilty if they didn’t.
It was nice to catch up with so many of the class of ’96. Of course I see Nick every time I go to Grace in Toledo, but it was wonderful to see everyone else. We’ve all grown and matured so much. It’s just so terrible that it was Andy’s death that brought us back together again. May we walk as closely with Jesus as he did.
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While I was talking with my wife on the ride home, I realized that I’ve gained 50 pounds since high school! What?!?! …It helps that I was disgustingly skinny then. You may remember me from such infomercials as, “Feed the Children, Toledo,” and “How to Disappear by Turning 90 Degrees to Your Left.”
