Green Days

It's been awhile since I posted.  I'm trying to get settled into a routine at church.  It is different not having my life scheduled in 15 minute increments.  For nearly 20 years I had a schedule and lived by 15 minutes, now some days it is nearly 11 am and I don't feel like I've gotten much accomplished.  It's been an adjustment, but I think I'm starting to settle in.

Yesterday and today were the first green flag days at the beach we've seen.  I like the waves, but it was also nice not to have to fight them in water.  Jordan collected a bucket full of shells and I found a couple of whole sand dollars.  I'm also getting fishing fever,  I'm getting stuff to fish off the pier, it's weird to think about catching stuff in the 30 lb range without being in a boat.  I'll see how it goes, maybe I'll get out next weekend.

A week of firsts

Man I feel like I had baptism by fire this week!  Visited my first family at the hospital for surgery (who I had never met), received a request to visit a relative of one of our congregants who was in the hospital (who I had never met), did some counseling, and today did my first funeral for Klaus (who I had never met)!  I feel like the whole week has been a whirlwind.

Everyone at the church came through and the service today went well I think.  I was proud of the staff and the members who put in so much effort!

Laurie, Jordan, and I feel blessed to have this appointment.  With the group of people I have to work with, I can see great things ahead!

One Week Down

Well the first week in Florida is under our belts and all I can say is WOW!

Everyone has been extremely nice and welcoming, Jordan seems to be adapting better than we anticipated and my first Sunday was great.  Met a lot of good people and enjoyed some fantastic food! I may gain some weight if that keeps up!

We are getting settled in here at the house.  About 2/3 of the way unpacked, refrigerators are worked out (we just need to get the one we bought that didn't fit sold now) and Jordan's room is almost put together.  Other than the fact we might have rats in the attic, it is going well.

Laurie and Jordan gave me a little excitement for the week.  I got a call Friday afternoon from Laurie.  She and Jordan got caught in a riptide and the lifeguard had to come pull them out!  I was glad for God's protection and some nearby surfers who lent them a hand until the lifeguard got there!  Saturday at the beach was much better and uneventful.  Tonight we just returned from a free concert and fireworks show on Navarre beach.  I think we are really going to like it here!

Thanks to all that have helped us feel so welcome!