Jonathan left Lincoln to return to Longview Texas on, September 5th, to continue with his college training. I am very proud of Jonathan and pleased with his love for our Saviour. Yet, to watch him hurriedly boarding the plane, left me with a small empty sadness. Due to a change in his flight itinerary, of which we were not aware of, we were quickly greeted by the airport intercom announcing that Jonathan Painter is to board at gate 3! Needles to say we were shocked! What were we going to do with his luggage? Jonathan made a mad dash up the stairs and through security. Praise the Lord for nice security officers! The door was already shut, but they were able to get him on. There I stood watching him, holding his HUGE suitcase, (wondering how I could get it mailed to him quickly). All at once I realized that I didn't even get to hug him goodbye. Well, he is all settled in back in Longview, taking his classes and working two part-time jobs. Jonathan is a soul-winner who loves the Lord and wants to please Him. Even though I miss him a great deal, as well as our whole church, I am proud of the fine young man he has turned into. III John 4 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."
Jonathan left Lincoln to return to Longview Texas on, September 5th, to continue with his college training. I am very proud of Jonathan and pleased with his love for our Saviour. Yet, to watch him hurriedly boarding the plane, left me with a small empty sadness. Due to a change in his flight itinerary, of which we were not aware of, we were quickly greeted by the airport intercom announcing that Jonathan Painter is to board at gate 3! Needles to say we were shocked! What were we going to do with his luggage? Jonathan made a mad dash up the stairs and through security. Praise the Lord for nice security officers! The door was already shut, but they were able to get him on. There I stood watching him, holding his HUGE suitcase, (wondering how I could get it mailed to him quickly). All at once I realized that I didn't even get to hug him goodbye. Well, he is all settled in back in Longview, taking his classes and working two part-time jobs. Jonathan is a soul-winner who loves the Lord and wants to please Him. Even though I miss him a great deal, as well as our whole church, I am proud of the fine young man he has turned into. III John 4 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."