Comments on: PB&J

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:30:28 +0000

Adam,
I would like to thank you for this post, and I have to thank Episcopal Cafe for leading me to your blog for the first time today.
Currently, I am discerning a call to ordained ministry, and as strong as I feel that call, I feel even more strongly called to be a Mother. Indeed, the two calls seem somehow inseparable for me.
I can’t say that a PB&J moment affirmed my call to Motherhood, but something in me has always known I was meant to pass on the love my mother and father have given me and continue to give me. I pray for the day when a PB&J moment let’s me know that I am ready to fulfill that call.
Thank you again,
Laura

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:41:03 +0000

Thanks Adam.

I think I had my epiphany when I was perhaps even younger than you. I like kids and get along well with them. I was always the “cool” uncle…at least they told me so. Not so much anymore I imagine because I can sometimes get a little “preachy” or tend to want to give a “lecture”. I’m trying to get away from that since it was big turn off when I was growing up, but I digress…

Of course, none of that translates in to “good” dad. I do remember hearing people say that I would be a “good” dad even at an early age. I didn’t really get it to be honest. I mean what does it mean to be a “good” dad.

I’m learning more each day, but it means you love unconditionally, you fight for their soul every day, you teach, you learn, you open their wings, you pray (please don’t do THAT again), you give. The list goes on…

You feel “fatherhood” in your person like nothing else every single day. You have it Adam. When God feels you are ready for PB&J he will deliver and it’s magical.

In the short time I have gotten to know you Adam I know you will be a “good” dad.

Peace.

By: Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:51:16 +0000

I was at that table when you did that! Thanks for sending me this blog and I think you will absolutely be an awesome dad someday! I know I have told you this a million times but you did a bang up job at camp! I think God sent you to Junior Camp for a reason! Love you! Keep in touch over the next two weeks.

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Kaitlyn

By: Bret

Bret — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:27:46 +0000

Don’t forget another great reason to become a father: the opportunity to spite your own parents by raising your child(ren) with rules and values opposite to the ones that embittered you toward your parents when they were “raising” you.

That’ll show ‘em!

I need a hug.

By: Edna

Edna — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:47:38 +0000

Anti-depressants kept me from weeping outright at your revelation but I never-the-less felt a surge of pride and love for the grand-child that will someday be. One of the great lessons of parent-hood is we are given a glimpse of God’s love for us. How could there possibly be a love larger than my love for my children? Yet I am told God’s love for me, and all God’s creation, is so much bigger than anything I can imagine. This is even better then PB&J, and I LOVE, PB&J!

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:40:57 +0000

What a great little yet enormous moment. I had a similar one, not involving children, but in church yesterday. Casting out demons … I don’t think it’s a miracle, but rather a small gift we give to each other. By being there for one another, confirming each other’s worth, each other’s divine spark, we cast out the demons from one another.

Again, tiny moment … bit revelation.

Take care and enjoy the journey!