tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396868054996366316.post6244418163672073161..comments2023-08-16T09:17:58.699-04:00Comments on Life, God, and Other Mysteries: AbbaMary Vanden Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03091378540728827194noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396868054996366316.post-26674088018464052752011-10-28T14:42:04.536-04:002011-10-28T14:42:04.536-04:00Thanks, Mary. Looking forward to another group fr...Thanks, Mary. Looking forward to another group from CTS this winter.Ron Vanderwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066136957488313464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396868054996366316.post-56041683263232345052011-10-28T08:27:00.861-04:002011-10-28T08:27:00.861-04:00Your welcome, Ron. Yes your dad is the preacher I ...Your welcome, Ron. Yes your dad is the preacher I am referring to but of course I did not know which family the son belonged to. He mentioned in his sermon that your son is a healthy 16 year old now. It warmed my heart to hear that and now to know that you are the father warms my heart even more. It was a wonderful sermon and a wonderful picture of God's loving care for all of us. I couldn't help but write something about it. I trust all is well in CA and enjoyed meeting you last year!Mary Vanden Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03091378540728827194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396868054996366316.post-18400827978617351222011-10-27T23:27:06.581-04:002011-10-27T23:27:06.581-04:00Mary, thanks for this reminder of God's care. ...Mary, thanks for this reminder of God's care. As I understand it, our son was the baby referred in that pastor's sermon. He's 16 now, has emerged as a leader in his school, sports and in youth ministry, and currently bench presses far more than his own body weight--none of which we dared hope for during his first fragile weeks. I still remember all the visits from my dad and mom during those days. We all needed, and received, a lot of grace at that time. Thanks for putting that in perspective.<br />Ron Vanderwell<br />Sacramento, CARon Vanderwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066136957488313464noreply@blogger.com