Transitions

Well here we are. It has been two weeks since I moved back to North Carolina. I have a couple of ministry opportunities at the moment but am not 100% which one I will take. I can see myself doing either one so the decision will most likely come down to financial compensation. I don’t know why but I used to think that was a bad way to choose between paid ministry positions. Given my age and our current situation I believe it is the best way for me to approach it. No shame here.

Since moving back I have led worship at a week of camp. That was interesting given the current pandemic and the requirements certain states require. It was a great week in spite of the inconveniences of social distancing and I got to hang out with a really good friend who was helping lead. It convinced me that I can still effectively participate in summer camp even at my “advanced” age. With the exception of the nightly speaker (who didn’t stay overnight) I was the oldest person on campus the entire week. That was kind of cool and depressing at the same time. I did have a great time and hope I will be able to do it again next summer.

Robin and I celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary this week. We stayed at Dad’s for a couple of days and didn’t do anything. Given everything we’ve experienced over the last four or five years it was a welcomed blessing. Even though I am missing the folks in Pennsylvania it is great being reunited with Robin and the kids. I am at peace with this new phase of life even if it’s not what I personally wanted.

It is my earnest desire to pick this thing back up once I get settled. I am hoping that I will be back to work here in the next week or so. I really enjoyed writing daily when I was somewhat successful at it. Looking back on it, I don’t really remember why I felt it necessary to stop writing at that blog and start this one. Perhaps I can figure out how to merge the two. We’ll see. Until then, I’ll use this one.

Grace and peace.