tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post3276735740209766679..comments2023-04-30T10:07:07.538-04:00Comments on Simple Leadership: That 'First day of school feeling'John Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408208755564028410noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-44457859695217111272009-08-26T21:46:33.049-04:002009-08-26T21:46:33.049-04:00Julie, Wink & Che,
Thanks for sharing. JohnJulie, Wink & Che,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. JohnJohn Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408208755564028410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-37068099599347351322009-08-26T21:44:06.983-04:002009-08-26T21:44:06.983-04:00Chris, I can't imagine the challenge of droppi...Chris, I can't imagine the challenge of dropping off a first daughter at college. I know Stan Buck(pastor in Fort Wayne) just 'moved' his daughter and son-in-law to Denver. Had to be tough, too. Thanks for sharing and good to hear from you. JohnJohn Gallagherhttp://www.john-gallagher.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-48875589457718772192009-08-26T16:41:14.688-04:002009-08-26T16:41:14.688-04:00John,
Thanks for your words and prayer. I will sa...John,<br />Thanks for your words and prayer. I will say a prayer too, for your boys,as they start a new year, that they will find joy and peace in all they do.<br />Yours is a great reminder of that "new beginning" we all used to experience as children, that was as much a part of our lives as the 4 seasons. May we all get to experience a little of that feeling again in some way some how. It is a good feeling!<br />I hope to see you soon!<br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-40596908729990743412009-08-24T11:50:30.330-04:002009-08-24T11:50:30.330-04:00Hey John, thanks for sharing. Yes, 1st days; new ...Hey John, thanks for sharing. Yes, 1st days; new beginnings, new feelings, old familiar feelings too. We dropped Jillian off at Ball State last night. Her 1st night in the dorm with her 1st ever room-mate. 1st of many tears Miriam and I shed over the joy (and anxiety) of seeing our 1st child take her 1st of many big steps to come. For me, 1st’s, as scary at they can be, are moments to be cherished. They become our learning and growing moments; memorable moments; perhaps someday, historical moments. Nobody knows for sure where any 1st will take them over the long course. Taking any 1st requires courage, faith and belief that things are going to be OK - even though it doesn't feel OK, at 1st. (I certainly saw the later in Jillian last night when we said goodbye and drove away). Finally, I’ve kept one of Wooden’s “On Life” quotes near my desk for a few years… “When you’re Through Learning…You’re Through”. Seems to fit the moment right now. I bet Wooden knew a little something about the power of 1st’s! ---BischoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-33261649886606929112009-08-24T10:39:12.556-04:002009-08-24T10:39:12.556-04:00John,
What a great message to start the week; it ...John,<br /><br />What a great message to start the week; it brought back many memories of when our boys, now almost 31 and 26, were that age. <br /><br />It's tough to get that "first day of school" feeling on our own. I think our daily quiet time, surrender to the Holy Spirit, and glorifying God in all we do, is the best I have found. <br /><br />Miss seeing you all!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />WinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5127216600263049002.post-31445129813409348392009-08-24T08:55:35.378-04:002009-08-24T08:55:35.378-04:00John,
Perfect words my friend. Makes me miss th...John,<br /> Perfect words my friend. Makes me miss the weekly conversations! Let us make a point to catch up soon. God Bless.<br />Che'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com