Two from Nineteen

Last winter, while visiting family in California, Colby and I went for a walk to kill some time, enjoy the sunshine and to talk. Most of our conversation revolved around his latest idea to do more traveling - not a surprising topic of conversation for anyone who knows my son. This time the plan was not just a January Term trip abroad, like he had done before, this was for a full semester of study at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. As parents tend to do, and like Sandy and I had done before, we met this new idea, initially, with many reservations, questions, and doubts. 

Blessings #736 to #760

736. A visit from Jim and Gail.

737. Observing Calli's senior pictures photo shoots and realizing that my little girl is not so little anymore!

738. Building endurance for running - going a little farther, a little faster with a little less pain!

739. A break in the heat and actually getting a little chilly at night.

740. The chance to comfort, listen to, and pray for friends.

741. Hearing the frequent conversations between Calli and Laura, her friend in Spain - Calli helping Laura with English and Laura helping Calli with Spanish.

742. Listening to Colby and Calli talk about Spanish and using Spanish. Who would have thought that we would have two Spanish speaking children?

Questions

Sometimes I wonder what Jesus would be like if he were to come to earth today as a human. I know his basic character would be the same as it was over 2000 years ago (and still is today), but how would it look in the world we live in today? Where would he live anyway? Would he be more likely to live in America or Syria? Would Jesus choose a country of wealth, prosperity, and power, or would he choose a desperate country in turmoil? If Jesus were born in Mexico, would he come to the United States legally? How would he cross the border? Would he bother becoming a U. S. citizen? Would he want to come to the United States at all?