Off they go.  Tears forming suggest I now know a little about post-partum depression.  These four days were so fulfilling, so uplifting, that watching the van with Matt and Gson Taylor head back home (Utah), is a mix of joy and sadness.  One month to go and the official ceremony with events and men gathered will usher Taylor in to his manhood year 13.

Here’s a short review of a week designed to give this young man exposure to levels of adventure and daring as well as a chance to look down the trails to his future.

  • Sunday six men gathered to share their careeer and the difference following Christ made in it.  The golf with dad and grandad.
  • Monday all day following family doc around on office visits. Saw caring, healing, and hearing things people tell only their doc. A homeschooled kid strong on math and science looked down this possible trail to his future.
  • Tuesday 0530 show time for a long day of deep sea fishing.  Never mind the green gills and breakfast burrito projectile over the rail, this was a huge adventure alongside the burly and savvy fisherman.  Catching five to my one crowned the acheivement.  A dinner on the open street fair in a SoCal beach city was an eye bulger for this Utah country boy.  Lots of explanation needed by thereapist dad.
  • Wednesday was Wow-Day.  BIOLA University prof gave us personal 3-hr tour of Mammoth site and anthro dept during missionary conference. Rest of day visit student summer project tables and mission recruitment displays. “God of Wonders” DVD back here produced rich evening of discussions on the role of the Lord God Creator in life’s origins and Taylor’s own future.
  • Thursday was a glider flight, first time in the air. Pilot shared the glory of silent winged flight and a bit too much of the acrobatic features. More green gils.  The bag came in handy.  Fighter pilot grand dad grins.

YOU CURIOUS ABOUT THE YEAR OF PASSAGE AND THE RITE THAT IS ITS CAPSTONE? Stay tuned.

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