Back to work . . .

and meaningful work it is. The following was written for the Givens Estates Gazette for August 22, 2008: My mother had a saying for when things seem to return to the same place we left them: "The King of Spain marched up the hill and then marched down again." Well, I'm marching back to Givens Estates and as of Friday, August 22 will be working part time with Joe Fulk in ministries on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. And I'm happy and grateful to have this opportunity to be back where I belong, at least for the present moment. The many physicians who have attended me and reviewed my illnesses during these past months simply do not agree about the best course for me at this time. Conversations continue and I hope that resolution will come soon. But in the meantime I see this as a gift of time to return to Givens, fulfilling my vocation and visiting among you. Please know that my desire is to be here for the community. I want all of you to see me as a whole person who wishes to be of service and to be in ministry. I've done little for these past three months except deal with my health issues. You would do me a great service if you would let me return to some normalcy simply by being with you, praying with you, and enjoying your companionship without a focus on my concerns. I'm so looking forward to seeing folks and catching up.