I feel very strange because my friend and colleague of many years has left and his absence is now weighing on me.
I miss Jim Gardner.
When I came into full time ministry, he took me under his wing and guided me to be the best. I was truly wet behind the ears and he dried that off quickly.
When I didn't quite grasp the Word I was reading, he had thought provoking insight.
When I started to understand that churches come with bureaucratic red tape, he was there with uplifting words of wisdom.
When I was ready to get married, he was a listening ear to my thoughts.
When I was hurt by friends and family members, he was a shoulder to lean on for comfort and encouragement.
Whenever I needed a true friend, he was always there.
Now, he is not there. And I wonder if I will ever get to spend quality time with him in the future. I am having a difficult time in the process.
More on this later...
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