Open letter to my family

Greetings to my wife and two wonderful daughters. I wanted to write a quick note to you as I progress towards this new life of ministry to God. It will be a long (or short as it may be) process towards ordination and I am glad to have your prayers and support during this time. The decision to follow the Lord was an easy one. The other decisions are, and have been, much more difficult.

First of all to Kate. Thank you for your continued support as Mom and I move in this new direction. I like your excitement when you call to find out how "the next step" went or what I thought of the most recent Seminary visits. It's funny when you call and we are still driving home from the visit. I am proud of your progress and look forward to seeing where God takes you.


To Sammy. This process is the hardest on you as you have many changes in your life all at once. You are going to graduate from High School, Move to college (in a far away city!) and losing what you know to be your "home". I can't imagine what you are feeling exactly but be assured that I am sometimes more scared than you are. I know you understand that the good Lord will take care of all of those little things that you and I are worried about, but that doesn't make it any easier.

Judy, I can only thank you for your understanding and patience as we move toward a new way of life. We have been working side by side for 17 years and I will miss that but I am also excited about this trek that God has put me on. We have moved several times in our life and each move has been an adventure and these next moves (possibly 4 times in the next 4-5 years) will be no exception.

I love you all very much and I pray every day that God guides us and leads us to where we belong.

Greg/Dad