Chasing the Wind

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

I tried calling my new collegiate college son on Wednesday night to see how his first day of classes went. No answer on his dorm phone. I sent him an email, too, telling him I had emailed his Bearkat card. I can only assume he got the email; he didn’t reply.

I tried calling again Thursday night. Twice. No answer. I left a message that Dad says Hi.

I called at lunch today. No answer.

I tried late this afternoon. He picked up the phone. I asked him how college was going; he said he was on his way out to see a movie and couldn’t talk.

He’s acting like one of those dang college students. Heh.

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Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.

9 responses to “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”

  1. pam Avatar
    pam

    Whew! Sounds like he’s busy… 😀

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  2. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    He ran off with my money!

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  3. Uptown Girl Avatar
    Uptown Girl

    And is having a great time spending it 🙂

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  4. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Hey, whose side are you on? Have some sympathy for the lonely and destitute dad! 😛

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  5. Uptown Girl Avatar
    Uptown Girl

    You’re right, Michael – – I reverted back to my college days and all the fun I had – – but I have sympathy for you – – I really do. Do you believe me? 🙂

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  6. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    On the Sincerity scale, that rates on the low end… 😛

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  7. cdb Avatar
    cdb

    hi.. michael me again sounds like your son is liking college. i bet you are really proud of him..

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  8. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    That was a year ago. Times have changed. :/

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  9. cdb Avatar
    cdb

    o’kay ❓

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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

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