Comments on: On Friendship

By: Paul Marchbanks

Paul Marchbanks — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:53:00 +0000

Wow. Life seems so . . . livable when scripted by your words, Rebecca. Thanks for describing the thing, that tight and bright center that is real, vital community. I think most of us will recognize what you described at various points in our own pasts, and remember those moments more fondly now.And I totally agree with what you said about the Stines. Tracey and I would love to remain in the Triangle after I finish with school, but practicality demands we at least begin looking elsewhere, places w/ family like Portland and Austin/Waco. During our Friday-night date, Tracey was relaying details about various churches in the greater Waco area, noting this particular missional program, and that kind of worship environment, then added something like, “Of course, we’ll probably never find a worship service like the one we currently enjoy at CHBC. Nat Stine won’t be there . . .”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 03:09:00 +0000

It sounds like it was an evening like evenings we’ve shared with you… it makes me miss you terribly, and it makes me realize again the amazing capacity you and Bill have to be wonderful friends to many people! I am curious, of course, why Nat would be called the phattedcalf… I’ve not heard this reference before. LOL! Having spent one breakfast with Rachel, I love her already and I wish I were near enough to know her better!

By: RPS

RPS — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 01:40:00 +0000

You captured it so well. All of it, especially the friendship. Thank you.