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Several years ago, Nathan (now 16) asked us the question, "When are we going to be from North Carolina." At first we didn't understand the question so when we asked him to explain, he said that he had heard us often use the phrase, "We are from Minnesota."

At that moment, we decided it was time to be "from North Carolina."

When we return to Minnesota for our annual Reunion, it is always a great time of family and friends. We really keep that as a priority on our calendar. But as enjoyable as that time is, we are very much aware that our trip to Minnesota is not coming home. After all, we are from North Carolina. This is our home.

When the two weeks in Minnesota have past and it is time to pack up the car and return, we are coming home. And one of the things I miss most about home is the community here at Christ Lutheran. I worshipped elsewhere on vacation but yesterday at worship here at Christ, I was glad to be back home here.

It is easy to take what we have at Christ for granted--the people, the quality, the music, the programs, the Spirit. It doesn't take much wandering away to realize the treasure that is found here. I discovered that in just two weeks away.

So if you've been away for awhile this summer, it is time to come on back home. We would love to see you again within the family here at Christ who call this community of believers their home.