The Kline Family
Jen, Josie (the baby), Bill, Toby, and Grace
There are those times in life. When you meet someone you know God meant for you to meet. Someone who "gets" you. Someone you would swear you were separated from at birth. If only they weren't just a few months older than you...ahem...
That's how Jerome and I felt when we met Bill & Jen. Bill is Jerome's ultimate sports buddy. Jen is my adopted, 80s-loving big sister. Their kids are some of the funniest, sweetest, coolest little monkeys I've ever met. Their heart as a family is to serve. It is so refreshing, and challenging, to see an entire family that places others above themselves simply because of their love for people.
It has been such a blessing to watch where and how God has called them. They moved to Durango four years ago. We met them, and knew them, as "Pete's sister and family". As we got to know each other more, the passion both Bill and Jen have for following Christ's heart became more evident. Every thing they do, they do in prayer first. We were honored to serve with them in youth ministry for a few years, then in children's ministry. They have touched many young people with their honesty, genuine love, and commitment.
In this last year, God called Jen to become our church's Children's Pastor. I am giddy to see how God is going to transform our church through her vision for the children. You can read a little bit about it here.
My awesome friends, I am thankful:
- God brought you to Durango, to our church, to our lives.
- you consistently seek and follow God's direction.
- you are willing to let down the guard and be real with people.
- you are people of integrity and honesty.
- you are so stinkin fun to be around! Even if Billy is the Rule Nazi...
- you have three awesome kiddos that bring so much joy to our lives.
- we can truly call you friends.
We love you guys!
