Daisy: 8 month report

Daisy: 8 month report

Daisy came to us as a breath of fresh air, as most puppies do. We were not in the market for a puppy. At all. It was late December when Heather met Daisy and texted me, "Need another heeler pup?" I guess I could have taken a little more time before replying, "No." Which was the clear answer. But the pictures kept coming with messages like, "I want this baby." An initial trip to a local vet and search for where she came from brought up no owners and a likely Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)/Australian Shepherd mix, otherwise known…
Posted inBase Camp Life
Margin

Margin

Margin... I like the sound of the word. According to Merriam-Webster, one of it's uses is: an area, state, or condition excluded from or existing outside the mainstream.I understand this. And know people living there. Some by choice, some because of circumstances. I often gravitate to these margins, outside mainstream. Another is: a spare amount or measure or degree allowed or given for contingencies or special situations. This seems wise. According to Richard Swenson, in his book by the same name, Margin is the space between or load and our limits. It is the amount allowed beyond that which is…
Posted inCommentary, Foundations
Gene’s Sabbatical Adventure, Issue 5 : March 30, 2024

Gene’s Sabbatical Adventure, Issue 5 : March 30, 2024

I just finished a 2 month sabbatical. Cru’s updated sabbatical policy provides for and encourages missionary staff to take a 2 month sabbatical after 5 years serving full-time and then every 5 years until 20 years serving full-time, when sabbatical is 3 months. Heather and I approaching 14 years. Such a blessing. Such an honor. It was hard to step away from ministry and leadership responsibilities for a season. But I am so glad that I did. During the planning process, I uncovered 4 priority issues that needed to be addressed: Margin (or lack of margin felt as always being…
Posted inCru, Foundations, Sabbatical