When our special neighbor and dear friend, Mr. Gates, comes by the house, the children come running for their hugs.
We've even had a few tears on occasion from a child who missed his quick visit somehow.
Yesterday as Mr. Gates drove away, a few of his biggest fans came running from afar, so he kindly stopped for a few last hugs.
And it means all the more since my little ones never knew my own kind father, a man with a heart and spirit like that of Mr. Gates.
How their friendship with such a gentle, wise, and godly man blesses my mother's heart! What a privilege for them to know him.
We're so thankful for our wonderful neighbors here and the many hugs for Mr. (and Mrs.) Gates!
"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise."
Proverbs 13:20
