Christine was my best friend’s little sister’s best friend. You following so far?
We were good friends in high school. We went to church together, marched in the band together, and even went to prom way back in 1992. (Man, that’s forever and many haircuts ago.)
Today Christine and her husband are church planters in Charlottesville, Virginia. She blogs about life in ministry and parenting three boys over at The Hoover Household and does some writing on the side for folks like Christianity Today and incourage.
Christine got in touch with me through Facebook a few months ago and asked if she could interview me by phone sometime. So, in a hotel room someplace in the Midwest I gave Christine a call and we strolled through life since high school, focussing mostly on the last five years.
She did a fantastic job transcribing and rewriting my rambling into something much more concise and coherent than our time together truly was. I haven’t been interviewed in a while – a little rusty – but Christine did an amazing job. Incredibly talented.
So, go read Christine’s interview and then go check out her blog. Thanks, Christine, for your friendship and the many words and hours spent on me and Compassion.
You know, even if I didn’t take you to prom, I’d love to talk. I never turn down an interview request: publicity@shaungroves.com
This is so great. Worlds colliding all over the place – can’t wait to read the interview!
Going to check it out now!:)
Haven’t checked it out yet.
But I just wanted to let you know that I audibly gasped when I opened this link and was greeted by 1992 Shaun.
Because my dazzling boyish good looks took the air right out of you right? RIGHT?
I stand in awe at the volume your hair is capable of. Even when channeling Zach Morris.
It’s actually Lego hair. It can snap off and be replaced with a space helmet or Viking hat.
Hope this link works.
http://yfrog.com/h3bincyj
It is a great read! I love what God is doing through you, and you’re right, the journey isn’t over!
Awwww prom night. I was there with Wendy! I won’t embarass her with the photo though…Was that your price for doing the article…posting the prom pic with Christine?
I’ve got a picture of you and Wendy at prom somewhere around here…let me go fire up the scanner.
ehhhhh, i’ll make a nice donation to Compassion for you to NOT post it
Haha, Cody! I thought the same thing. I went with Bayani – pictures tucked safely away of us all! What was with all of us Juniors there?! Shaun, the hair is something else! Christine did a great job, she is a great writer.
I’ve got pictures of you too, Hannah. My little insurance policy, you know, just in case…
I really enjoyed the interview/article. I appreciated your answer to how your definition of ministry has changed over the years. These are questions that I want to ask myself everyday: “Was I faithful today? Did I tell the truth? Did I live with integrity? Was I patient with people? Did I love people well? Was I fully present with each person? How is my relationship with God? Am I being faithful where I am?” Thanks Christine and Shaun!
oh my! I usually just read blogs through Google Reader, but today I popped over to the real blog and I’m so glad I did! I got a good laugh out of the prom picture. I think Christine’s dress is still hanging in her closet at home. Maybe one day it will come back in style!
“The genius of God is that he gave me what I wanted—success, a sense of popularity, money—so that I could see that they were just new responsibilities.” What a great line!
Great interview! Thanks for sharing the link. And the prom picture? – Well, that just makes us all smile and giggle a bit. 1992 prom rocks!
I almost missed the prom picture. Thank you for that gift this morning.
Oh. My. Gosh.
I can’t believe you posted that picture.
I look like I’m wearing fish scales.
Wow! Can someone’s looks really change that much in less than 20 years!?? My kids just had my prom pics out from 1988…so YES, they can! LOVE big hair..praying it comes back soon! ha! Can’t wait to read the article!
Wow! I thought I was the only one with that (horrible) hair cut in high school!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdblundell/4995293548/
Did we some how have the same hair stylist.
Nice picture. Sort of.
I’m surprised they let 12 year olds attend prom.
Beth
Nicely played.
oh my gosh! one- i didn’t know that you were christine’s prom date. and two- thank you so much for sharing that photo of you two. love love!