Get Your Running Shoes On!

It’s time for your first cup of Wednesday’s coffee, here on July 30, 2008. Continuing the theme of our busy lives, last Sunday was appropriate in honor of the Olympics that will soon be starting. I was up at the crack of dawn, actually quite a bit before, to put the final touches on my lesson for our Bible study class. As soon as I taught the class we jumped in our car and made a 30-minute drive over to our eldest son’s Church where he was filling in for his pastor that day. Everyone is nervous whenever they stand up to speak in front of people but typically it can be worse when family and friends show up. He had a good-sized entourage of both but did a wonderful job and handled the passage he chose very well.

After the service we headed to his house where we enjoyed food, family, and fellowship, as we were there to celebrate his wife’s birthday. We had a wonderful visit with them and by mid afternoon it was time for us to hurry away. On our way home we went by and visited a long time friend in a rehab center. We’ve known this gentleman and his wife through Church for over thirty years. He has multiple physical ailments and is currently recovering from surgery. We had a great time of laughing about old times as well as keeping up with the NASCAR race. When they found out I was a Jeff Gordon fan they nearly had a fit. They obviously follow and support other drivers. After having prayer with them we ran by the house, freshened up, and then headed out for the evening services at our Church.

This was a very special musical night where a praise band that started out in our Church gave a concert to launch their first CD. They had gone all out with decorations and hoopla and it was a really neat experience to be there. These are some wonderful musicians who sing and play for the Lord and what a privilege to be a part of their special night. The program ran until 7:30 p.m. and we hurried home because our soon to be three year old grandson Alex is staying with us while his mom, brother and twin sisters are away at pre-teen Church camp. Our Alex is a genuine character, (like all our grandchildren, remember to ask me about them, okay?), and what a joy to have him in our home this week. At any rate, we had a full but gratifying day and when it came time for lights out we didn’t resist the pillow. What a day it was, all filled up with blessings and we do know Who it is that deserves any and all praise - - - Our Great God! Enjoy the rest of the week and may God bless you all. Amen. …..More later.