It's been a full day! It started this morning at 5:30 a.m., leaving for Front Royal by 6.
We played our last Football game of this session this morning at 7:45 a.m.. Man, was it a close one. We almost won. The score was 36 to 0. Well, o.k., so it wasn't that close.
We did have a great time.
Well, o.k., so we didn't have a great time. We at least finished the season without giving up. Who ever said "winning is not everything" was right but winning sure does make everything else a whole lot more fun.
We did have a great time at church today despite the nasty weather. It's always encouraging to see new faces in the crowd. I had a lot of fun with the new series. Today's message was called "If I only had a brain". I talked about the importance of seeking counsel. I was reminded how many people I count on for guidance and all the great examples and mentors that I have benefited from in my own life. I promised myself that I would express my appreciation to several folks this week who have invested in my life over the years by their words and ways.
This evening we visited a friend who just lost his youngest son in a car accident. I know he was broken on the inside but it was very evident that he was relying on the Lord for strength. How do people handle things like that without leaning upon God? Ronda and I were talking on the way home, in light of our recent loss, with the death of her mom; how does people get through things like this if they don't have the hope of heaven and the promises from Christ that we will be reunited with our loved ones again. The Lord sure is good!
Well, it's 10p.m. and I've been on auto pilot for over 16 hours straight. It is time to find the landing strip. To all of you who call Virginia Hills your church home; thanks for being such a blessing and allowing me to have the greatest job in the world. Blog you later!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
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Having also recently lost both of my parents, I do not know how different the experience would have been if I had not known that a.) they were both in heaven and much better off than here on earth, and b.) that the Holy Spirit was with me, strengthening me. What I feel now is simply a tremendous sense of loss, not necessarily sorrow. I am grateful for our wonderful time together and the friendship we shared. I miss their advice and I miss their enjoyment of my life. I struggle a little now to fill that void. Who do I call about my life who will enjoy it as much as I do and who do I get advice from who knows me as well as they did? It is a major adjustment. I feel as though I have aged 10 years.
On a lighter note: I still look as good as I always have. The 10 extra years I feel certainly have not shown up on me.
Other dude should be empathized with after losing BOTH his parent so close together. However, only those who have experienced such tragedy can really empathize with him. God bless him for his obvious strenght through such a trying time.
On a lighter note, I'm saddened that the comment could not be finished without his ego bursting forth. However when others do not comment on our sensitive areas in a positive manner we feel the need to self-reinforce. From past experience I have found self exaltation to be exhausting. Just give it up
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