Wednesday, September 14, 2011

"Train up a child..."

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."  Proverbs 22:6

Two weekends ago, Tim and Mason went to Vicenza, Italy for a Father/Son Retreat.  Tim used this special time away with Mason to help equip him for the difficult and sometimes confusing pre-teen to teen years that are quickly approaching.  (Where does time go????)  Tim and Mason were able to discuss key issues that face pre-teens and teens...and talk about what God has to say in His Word about them.  It was a time to talk about growing up and all the changes that young people are faced with.  Well, lest you think this was a time of just talk and no play...there was plenty of that too!  What a memorable weekend the two "guys" had bonding and hanging out!  We pray that this amazing time that Mason had with his Dad, will set the tone for a relationship based on godly priciples, communication, and trust as we head into these teen years.


The beautiful Vicenza countryside!

Mason's new Mt. bike...his b'day present.


Oops...someone took a wrong turn!!!

The pizza here is AMAZING!


Vicenza

Goofballs!

Mmmm....

Bowling!


This was prior to the crash going DOWN the mountain...lots of road rash, an ER visit, bandages, and a great story to tell!