After being on the road since early that morning, driving non stop (and I do mean non-stop, so help me, I do...) to Le Jeune, an emotional dropping off of our son, and GPS'ing our way to the Raleigh area, these two were a sight for sore eyes:
sorry for the low light...that's Jamie and Ryan, on the right. Tim and I on the left. In the background is a restaurant called The Angus Barn.
The angels love The Angus Barn, I promise. I heard them singing when I took the first bite of my ribeye. Jamie and Ryan were extremely gracious to treat us to such a great meal!
The conversation was so, so rich. I mean, the four of us went places some people never go, not even after a decade of knowing each other. We went there within a half an hour of meeting face to face for the first time, and felt completely relaxed and safe.
Jamie was tossing around terms like penal substitution and stuff. How fun is that?
The warmth of their love for Jesus lingers in my memory, along with the chocolate chess pie I had for dessert. I have the recipe, and I am so gonna make it, soon. Momma. What a pie.
Thank you again, Jamie and Ryan. It is nice to find grace-people who don't hate on pastors. (Believe it or not, a lot of saints who are well taught in grace, encounter a glitch in their grace when they encounter pastors...to them, grace should equal no established order whatsoever.)
I keep thinking of the old saying ~
"Make new friends, and keep the old. One is silver, the other gold."
Here's hoping that silver turns to gold...
4 comments:
oh my goodness! The Angus Barn is David and I most FAVORITE restaurant. I love, love, love going there! I am so glad you guys were able to enjoy it.
RACH!
(I saw that you accidentally posted twice, so I took the second post off...)
That restaurant is the biggest thing I have *ever* seen. It goes on forever, multiple levels, in all directions. The food is outstanding, and the atmosphere is *perfect*. I loved the seating area, to the right, when you first walk in...the big fireplace, and the huge leather chairs...perfect place for after dinner conversations, and the staff welcome you to do just that! Sit, relax, and chat, even after you've left your table and dinner is long over.
I'd love to go back - and I am sure we'll be driving that way again (and again) in the next three years, since Josiah will be based in Le Jeune, when he is not overseas.
Nothing I like better than an evening with friends...that was so fun.
Sheila,
Hi!
Can you send me your email address?
I would like to ask you some questions about your son getting accepted into the Marines. My son has continued to get hassled by the recruiter because he was "homeschooled."
Thanks!
rjbmom7@optonline.net
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