Monthly Archives: July 2009

I’m really tired. My strengthening & fitness classes have been a real help this summer. Before when I was picking weeds & cleaning, my fitness class (M-W-F) would work the kinks out, and now with packing all the time the … Continue reading →

On July 11th I reported in the post called “Mayhem” that my street was dug up and I no longer had access to my driveway. What I didn’t know then … nor did the road crew … was that they … Continue reading →

A few comments ago, Mary asked if I had recovered yet from the ordination service. Yes and No. The ordination service was an amazing, beautiful, and sacred event. God blessed it all the more fully … as such would be … Continue reading →

Another overwhelming aspect of the ordination was the number of gifts and cards that I received. It was totally unexpected. It’s amazing the variety of ordination cards that there are. In this photo I am opening cards and gifts. Mary … Continue reading →

In this photo I am pictured wearing Fran’s green stole, with Bishop Cindy and Doug. Emily is adding the straightening touches as I switch from the green stole to the red chausible for more photos. I love this photo. I … Continue reading →

On Friday we had a few people over for a BBQ. I missed getting a photo of Judy. She came over in the afternoon to have a visit. In this photo is Suzanne and Fran. In this picture is Curtis, … Continue reading →

Fran made a green stole for me! It is beautiful!! In this photo you see the two very happy girls! And here is the back view. Luther’s crest is a wonderful finish to the delicate front panel.

In this photo you see Sharon doing her magic with a bunch of flowers that church folks had dropped off at the church. I had asked for donations of flowers from people’s gardens and these flowers Sharon artfully arranged. This … Continue reading →

Below is the biography which I included in the bulletin. Bishop Cindy suggested that I write one. You’ll note that I have deleted last names, which is my usual custom on this blog. All three of my brothers attended my … Continue reading →

In this photo you see the Lutheran clergy who were in attendance. One of the things that I admired Bishop Cindy for was during the laying on of hands … she also invited non-Lutheran clergy to come forward, of which … Continue reading →