I know it is already Wednesday, but I had a great weekend. Susan and I went to Nashville on Friday and had a great time. We really enjoyed seeing our family, while we were there. It is so encouraging to me to take a trip like that one, because it truly allows me to be free of everything. Something that doesn't happen when I am in town, off or not.
We spent some time just hanging out and having fun together, although I did study a little while on the road, which was actually quite productive. We had the chance to attend Otter Creek on Sunday and that was great, we really enjoyed the worship and felt refreshed afterwards. It is so nice to be able to sit in a worship service without demands. It helps me see why some don't ever use their talents. I enjoy serving the Lord in worship though, and can't imagine life apart from it.
I came home with a renewed sense of mission and readiness to do for God whatever he would have me do. I thank Him for the time I was able to have away. The only tough part about being away was the fact that my family is in Florida and they have had to deal with Charley, Frances, and Ivan it looks like. Ugh!!
Oh yeah, one other thing about being away, Susan and I came home to one of our moody cats having urinated and pooped on our tile floor in the kitchen, he is making this a habit. I am not happy, but I have an idea...
CAT FOR SALE - Beautiful White Persian with blue eyes, goes by the name Sebastian. Real sweet disposition. A bit moody. Enjoys peeing on tile floors, sleeping on desks (especially when you want to work) and most notably clawing on carpet. Will take - oh forget it just let me know and you can have him...
That should do it.
On another note, I had lunch with John Mark Smith yesterday. I really enjoyed our time together. I really appreciate his encouragement and his heart for the Lord.
Father, thank you for sustaining us when we need you the most. Thank you for giving us hope when there is none and life when we don't deserve it. Thank you for being the one who openly shares your kingdom and blessings with us. Please be with all of those dealing with hurricane damage and loss, only you can heal those hurts. We love you!! Amen.
JD said...
I'm unhappy. First, you got to go to Otter Creek and I didn't! Then you have cats ... I'm sneezing just thinking about them. Plus you were willing to eat lunch with JMS? (ha...he's a real character ... you got to be on your game when you're around him ... good guy). I'm glad you had a good trip .... you deserve to get away. I was going to try to get together with you this week, but I'm so far behind it's not funny. Of course I stay this way. I'll e-mail you soon to see when a good time would be! Always enjoy your thoughts.
