things from mr. heimer

things i miss...

- going out and not having people follow my son with a cell phone camera

- stopping the stroller for two seconds out on a walk and not having to be stared at by everyone and many who like to pinch my son's cheek

- being able to jump in a lake

- communicating with words

- knowing where to get things (like ant killer)

- cool fall weather when the leaves fall and walking around an apple orchard

- sidewalks where I don't have to watch every step I take, wondering if the puddle I just stepped in was...I hope it wasn't

- being able to drop something outside and know that it doesn't necessarily have to be sanitized

- smog free air

- driving

- eating my wife's homemade cookies that don't cost a premium to make

- driving and arriving at fellowship in less than 45 minutes (it is a chore at times taking all the snacks and lunch we need as we ride the bus to fellowship)

- watching the vikes :)

- abf and our friends, those people who had real convictions and were striving to live them out

- of course, family

things i don't miss...

- feeling like I need to keep up with the jones'

- consumerism and its trap

- being able to do everything easily and not needing to rely on the father

- having a car payment

- paying for gas (which seems to continue to be on the rise)

- being a Christian in a culture were that word has lost its meaning

that's it for now.

on another note:

I had a great time building relationships with students outside of the normal setting.

It was refreshing to go camping and feel like I was in the country side.  

-chad