Love your introspective thoughts plus your articulation of them, as always, Terry. I've just started a vacation which was supposed to begin with a plane flight yesterday but, weather causes problems for airports. So with an unexpected additional 24 hours at home alone I took a leisurely walk through the park this morning in perfect weather and stillness... and during which I was occasionally telling my coding agent what to do next (for a non-work project, just for fun). The odd mixture of worlds wasn't lost on me. There's what's here now and material, there's the new tech becoming reality, there's what's coming in the near future, and in the longer future... I'm right there with you in trying to figure out living in these multiple worlds simultaneously!
The "analog to digital, back to analog" is a perfect metaphor for reclaiming our true self. I am in that same space right now, and as usual, your thoughts spoke to me this morning.
I am "retiring....temporarily", (Im stealing your phrase) in January of 2027. It is frightening and thrilling at the same time. Waiting on God for whats next hasn't been the mode of operation for the last 30 years, so Im learning.
Rod, congratulations on a January “temporary retirement” phase. What a gift and blessing! I am praying for you now, for the Lord to do the work needed to prepare you for that transition.
Thanks Terry, and quite honestly, Ive missed your announcement a few months ago, and am catching up now!
I had an opportunity for sabbatical last summer, and was re-introduced to Silence, Solitude and Sabbath. Dawn and I have been on that journey for the past year, and have never felt closer to Jesus.
Ill be following your journey. I deeply respect your decision and what God is doing in you. Keep going!
Thanks for your prayers! Ill be transitioning all of my responsibilities in the next 6 months, then….poof! No job!!
Love your introspective thoughts plus your articulation of them, as always, Terry. I've just started a vacation which was supposed to begin with a plane flight yesterday but, weather causes problems for airports. So with an unexpected additional 24 hours at home alone I took a leisurely walk through the park this morning in perfect weather and stillness... and during which I was occasionally telling my coding agent what to do next (for a non-work project, just for fun). The odd mixture of worlds wasn't lost on me. There's what's here now and material, there's the new tech becoming reality, there's what's coming in the near future, and in the longer future... I'm right there with you in trying to figure out living in these multiple worlds simultaneously!
Terry,
The "analog to digital, back to analog" is a perfect metaphor for reclaiming our true self. I am in that same space right now, and as usual, your thoughts spoke to me this morning.
I am "retiring....temporarily", (Im stealing your phrase) in January of 2027. It is frightening and thrilling at the same time. Waiting on God for whats next hasn't been the mode of operation for the last 30 years, so Im learning.
I appreciate you.
Rod
Rod, congratulations on a January “temporary retirement” phase. What a gift and blessing! I am praying for you now, for the Lord to do the work needed to prepare you for that transition.
Thanks Terry, and quite honestly, Ive missed your announcement a few months ago, and am catching up now!
I had an opportunity for sabbatical last summer, and was re-introduced to Silence, Solitude and Sabbath. Dawn and I have been on that journey for the past year, and have never felt closer to Jesus.
Ill be following your journey. I deeply respect your decision and what God is doing in you. Keep going!
Thanks for your prayers! Ill be transitioning all of my responsibilities in the next 6 months, then….poof! No job!!