I admit that I am pondering a bit late this time … this last time that I will be posting (I will still post on my personal FB page if you'd like to follow.) But last week was a little bit crazy in these here parts. It could be that I was the only one feeling that way, but maybe not.
During worship on the 23rd, we didn’t say goodbyes. Instead, we said, “See you next time.” And for a fair number of us, “next time” would be, and was, soon. On Wednesday and Thursday, JoAnn, Beth, Kim and I hosted the last afternoons of Kool Kids Camp for a dozen kiddos. These three did a great job teaching and creating fun times. Also on Wednesday, Dorothy and I met so she could sign letters and to talk membership. Jeff and I met to discuss recordkeeping and reimbursements. Bernie and Lorene were willing to forego their evening meal so that we could serve each other a sacred meal. On Wednesday night, Mick, Don, Linda, and Tricia hosted the last Kids ROCK that I would enjoy with them. Pastor SeungLi You was able to join us for hot dogs and fishing. Mick and Don certainly had their hands full baiting hooks and removing fish for seven young anglers! In between times, I prepared final reimbursement reports, accompanied my mom to an appointment, drafted a letter to honored members receiving certificates by mail, pitted the last 3 quarts of cherries from our tree, compiled documents to hand off to new pastors, and tried to pack in order to move. And that’s what nearly made me crazy. There was no time to pack! I know. It’s my own doing. But I’ve come to realize that the time we spend together, relating, that’s what’s important. And it’s less about what’s being done and more about the relationship that’s being created. The doing will get done. The relating brings the calm. I say that now … after Carol, Braden, and Briana, Mick and Darlene, Dan and JoAnn, Mary, Beth, and Kim loaded and unloaded my furniture and boxes on Friday! I say that now, after Sewing Day in Davenport on Saturday … the babies grow up so fast. And after a sacred meal with two sisters, Dorothy and Arlene, on my way home. There’ll always be time to settle in. Grace and peace … --Pastor Pat
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