A good friend and colleague of mine from camp counseling days some 20+ years ago when our hair was darker and thicker. I had not seen him since our now 15-year-old was an infant. In the end, relationships trump issues and connections in the body of Christ are more important than victories at GA. As much as I hope for strides toward justice this week, the joyous surprise of catching up with Pat will be the best thing that happens here this week for me no matter what happens. And hey, he made the Presby news, too, looking every bit as happy to be here!