Hi everyone,
Sorry I just disappeared for awhile but it was very necessary. I hope you don't mind if I just jump back in.
These last 2 weeks have been so busy, here at the church and at home. I didn't know if I was coming or going. To be truthful I wasn't even home before 8:00 p.m. most nights, let alone lift a pot or pan.
Doug's Dad had emergency heart surgery last Tuesday. His heart rate had dropped dangerously low along with his blood pressure. A difibulator was placed and he is slowly recuperating at home. But that was really scary!!
The Church's garage sale was last Saturday and over $900.00 was made for our trip to Panama. Which by the way we leave for in just 17 short days, and I am no where near ready to go!!
The air conditioning at the Church went on the fritz so that has been a real pain. Trying to get that all settled was stressful. Our Trustees are wonderful, but looked to me to make it all happen.
Let's see besides everything I have told you about: Pastor Tess left last Monday. A couple ladies and I went over to "spruce" the Parsonage up and found a MESS. We worked for 1 1/2 days cleaning things I will NEVER clean again. That mess was not in my job description. Pastor Tess should be ashamed in the way she left the Parsonage. Shame on her. The Bishop arrived on Wednesday - oh my. He was a real honor and a joy to meet, but it was a bit stressful. The new pastor arrived on Friday - Pastor Dyton. I have been so nervous, but I think we are going to get along just fine. Only time will tell but I am not near as nervous as I was. On top of all that we have had a going away dinner, a Mission Share fundraiser, a welcome brunch and 3 funerals. Ethan turned 9 last Sunday and a great day was had by all of us.
So all in all I am pooped!!!! But from here on out things should settle down. At least I hope so!! We leave for Panama in a little over 2 weeks and really that is all I have to concentration on for now.
WFDT ~ Let's see - I really am going to cook tonight.
Grilled rib eyes, twice baked potatoes and a green salad.
Make it a great day!!