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Editorial, Summer 2004 issue of PAGES:
"Looking Around Me"
Has this little column expressed any real "passion"
in the past five years? I admit it — I use the brakes
when it comes to writing with passion! How many of
you would sit still for even a miniature rant by this editor?
Would you give the sort of permission to "be outspoken"
requested recently by the wife of a certain
President Hopeful! Somehow I doubt it! But here
comes a bit of "rah-rah-rah" as we lift high the torch for
the amazing Mennonite Senior Sports Classic! This
biannual event did occur mid-June in the Shenandoah
Valley — twice there and twice before at Goshen College.
I will let others shout. (See photos and final tallies on
the Web site: http://marp.mennonite.net)
JONAS: "On June 16th the people started to come
from the East, West, North and South. Some were
friends from years past and some were new people
that soon turned into friends as well. The time went
quickly as there was a lot to do in two and a half days.
The joy of seeing people of all ages from 50 to 80+
doing so many [sports competitions] — and enjoying it
all — was so inspiring. The Love of Life we have in
Christ Jesus is what this is all about. We all want to
stay active as long as we have good health, and this is
what helps us to stay focused. We had our daughter
and son-in-law with us this year for two generations
of family fun and wellness activities. I want to urge
all to look for the time in two years to get involved
because there is something for everyone — even just
walking, which is very important to all. Thanks to the
hosts [Eastern Mennonite University and VMRC, the
retirement community adjoining the campus] and to
MARP for all the hard work that it takes to have something
of this nature. Thank you and God bless."
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