Joyful Transformation

Thank you all for your kind encouraging words. It is good to know (I think) that I am not by myself in this struggle. I did have a good weekend. I had two days of tennis, sun, babysitting, lunch at Mom’s and a little relaxing. My blessings are too great to count. Thank you for bearing with me when I get a little down.

Now for the elephant…. I have told you how I have preacheritis. I love Randy and he and I have become somewhat spiritual soul-mates. You probably didn’t notice but when JD asked his interview questions, he asked what I liked about my church. I did not mention the preacher. You see I had just found out he was leaving me! He was deserting ME, taking his family and going to Columbia Tennessee!! How could he? Did he not understand that I NEED him here? Well he made the announcement to the congregation yesterday, so I guess there is no changing his mind now.

Actually, I am much better now. I have quit taking it personally and am praying for Randy & Celia and their family. I am also praying that God will send us the right man to lead us during this next phase of our growth. However, I am sure that you can understand why a dramatic change like this would throw me into my spiritual “funk”. I have always been a big agent of “change”. I guess it is time for me to step forward and show that I mean it. The next few months are going to be very difficult for our church family. It is vital that we keep the faith and KNOW that if we ask; God will provide just what we need. If He truly is leading Randy to Columbia, He also has in mind the right man for us!

So if any of you know a dynamic preacher who would just love to come to North-Central Alabama, send them our way. In the meantime I am getting ready for my cruise… just five more days!!