This may not be the most popular thing I have blogged, but it has been on my heart all day, so I need to share.
Today was a GREAT day! Keith Wrassmann helped me to be able to take Caleb on a 6 mile canoe trip on the Little Miami River. I am so thankful for a Men's Ministry at our church that makes days like these happen, thanks Calvin!!!
HOWEVER, what happened guys???? There were nearly 15 canoe's registered earlier this week with around 30 dads and kids planning to attend. A whole 3 canoe's with 7 people attended today?!?!? See a problem? Before the excuses start flying, I know a few of the guys had to end up working and some had obligations they couldn't get out of. Actually, it is not even the fact that people couldn't make it that bothers me.
It is the seeming loss of the 2 C's in our culture that weighs heavy on my heart. Commitement and Courtesy. How can nearly 30 people "commit", sign on the dotted line, let the ministry team leader know you plan to be there and then not show up. For the 6 or so people who had to cancel and called or let Calvin know, thank you, however...as of this morning, there were still 9 canoe's with almost 20 people signed up and NO ONE CALLED TO LET US KNOW ANY DIFFERENTLY!!! They just didn't show up!! To make matters worst, the group of 7 of us were there by 8:40 and waited, and waited, and waited and waited. We finally started for our day at nearly 9:30, almost 30 minutes late,WHY? Because people promised to be there and didn't even share courtesy to call.
Did it affect our fun? Did it make the day horrible? Did it stop us from enjoying the river? NO, NO, NO! So why bring it up? Because this is a blog and it has really burdened my heart today and this is my way to share!
Wes, Zach (happy birthday), Larry, Cecilia, Keith & Caleb: Thanks for a wonderful day of fellowship, fun and memories!!! To anyone else reading this, Let's always strive to do better!
B. out!!
Today was a GREAT day! Keith Wrassmann helped me to be able to take Caleb on a 6 mile canoe trip on the Little Miami River. I am so thankful for a Men's Ministry at our church that makes days like these happen, thanks Calvin!!!
HOWEVER, what happened guys???? There were nearly 15 canoe's registered earlier this week with around 30 dads and kids planning to attend. A whole 3 canoe's with 7 people attended today?!?!? See a problem? Before the excuses start flying, I know a few of the guys had to end up working and some had obligations they couldn't get out of. Actually, it is not even the fact that people couldn't make it that bothers me.
It is the seeming loss of the 2 C's in our culture that weighs heavy on my heart. Commitement and Courtesy. How can nearly 30 people "commit", sign on the dotted line, let the ministry team leader know you plan to be there and then not show up. For the 6 or so people who had to cancel and called or let Calvin know, thank you, however...as of this morning, there were still 9 canoe's with almost 20 people signed up and NO ONE CALLED TO LET US KNOW ANY DIFFERENTLY!!! They just didn't show up!! To make matters worst, the group of 7 of us were there by 8:40 and waited, and waited, and waited and waited. We finally started for our day at nearly 9:30, almost 30 minutes late,WHY? Because people promised to be there and didn't even share courtesy to call.
Did it affect our fun? Did it make the day horrible? Did it stop us from enjoying the river? NO, NO, NO! So why bring it up? Because this is a blog and it has really burdened my heart today and this is my way to share!
Wes, Zach (happy birthday), Larry, Cecilia, Keith & Caleb: Thanks for a wonderful day of fellowship, fun and memories!!! To anyone else reading this, Let's always strive to do better!
B. out!!