My wife and I set up a luncheon date with a couple and their daughter.
Now, if I were a youth pastor, you would expect this to be a time to explore the current state of the family. We might talk of life goals, or values, or communication. You might even expect the daughter to have either initiated the meeting, or to have vehemently opposed attending.
Just the opposite.
This meal was held at the local senior’s complex. The daughter is close to our age (we are no spring chickens!), and the parents are great grandparents!
The meal was one of those enjoyable conversational jaunts down known paths, enjoying shared thoughts and exploring life as it unfolds. We have know the family for literally years. This was just one more opportunity to reacquaint and reactivate friendship.
Besides, the roast beef and gravy sandwich was great!