Super Weekend Blessings

What a Superbowl last evening! The Saints were superb. Sheriff Peyton Manning laid down the law but it wasn't enough to stop New Orleans.

The weekend was a super one for me. It actually began on Wednesday Evening and Thursday Morning when I led the Bible Studies in Genesis 4. Then during lunch time on Thursday I got to go to my granddaughter's school (where all three of my own daughters attended back in the 80's) and celebrate her birthday. I got to read a few books to the class which I love doing.

Thursday night Emma came and slept over Poppa's and Grandma Lucy's which is always fun. Friday before she went home she planted the first marigold for the spring, Yes it is coming! Jackson came over for a little bit as well. He is such a sweet child. Saturday afternoon was the big celebration in a princess ball just the way Emma designed it to be. Being with my five grandchildren is simply beyond words.

Yesterday I shared from Genesis with my church. It is such a fascinating book. I enjoy my work as a pastor. We announced the beginnings of a new group at our church yesterday- a grieving group which will run for 7 weeks beginning on the last Thursday in this month. OUr hope is to help people through the difficulty of losing someone they love.

This morning after a good night's rest I woke up at 4:45 and will go out for the morning run in a litte bit. The cold air brings back memories of running winter track at Mepham High School. My coach from that time lives 15 minutes away and has been a great provider of Daylilies which adorn this blog and the literal backyard. We will plant about 100 seeds soon of brand new daylilies from last summer's crosses.

After the run I'll go to the church to pray. Lucy will go to her morning patient and I'll come back and begin preparation for this week's Bible Studies and next Sunday's message. At lunchtime my dear friend Rudy will join me (we've been doing this for over 9 years now) for prayer. I try to give myself to the ministry of the Word of God and prayer. That is what pastors are supposed to do.

A few times today I'll stretch by taking a walk through the yard. Some plants are making their way up through the soil! They are the early bloomers. Its amazing how they can grow in the frigid cold but they do.

If you are longing for the warmer temperatures these days (Some of you reeading this will get snow this evening) then go to the archives of this blog, particularly in the months of June, July and August and check out the pictures and videos. It will warm your heart.

I am thankful for my dear family and wonderful friends who make my life so rich. I thank my God every time I remember you! Have a blessed and super Monday!