It’s been a few days but all is well. Owen is recovering well from his rash. The spots are still visible but very faded and the little itching he had seems to be gone. Ivan is becoming more and more active all the time.
This week has held some very busy days and I’ve been pretty pleased with myself for being as productive as I’ve been. I don’t have a whole heap of a lot to show for it, but there’s nothing that’s gone blatently undone and that’s what makes me feel good.
Yesterday I attended a funeral for a couple from our church who passed away early last Sunday morning in a van accident. Billy and Bettie Walker were active members of our church and Billy was also a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. Bettie was his manager and biggest fan. He was driving on their way home from a performance near Gulf Shores, AL and apparently fell asleep, running off the road and rolling the vehicle. She and the other three passengers in the van were thrown from the vehicle and only one, their 21 year old grandson, survived. They will be very missed. The funeral was large as would be expected. The service was nice, the choir sang and several musicians from around town attended and paid tribute to them. Tisra graciously watched the boys so that I could go, and I was glad I could be there. Billy and Bettie were very open about their faith in God and it was a blessing to hear the stories of how their lives have ministered to so many.
I had another choir rehearsal this morning and honestly I will be glad when tomorrow is over. I have been at church every day this week apart from Monday and though I don’t dislike being there, I really want to stay home for a while. I am also planning to step down from choir after this. I haven’t announced this to Pastor Sara, so if any choir members read this keep it to yourselves…if you can. I have very mixed feelings about leaving the choir but I think it is for the best that I concentrate a little more on some of my other duties. I am involved in two other ministry areas at church and though it is not impossible to do all three…others are capable I assure you, I don’t feel like I’m giving any of them my best. Most importantly I am a wife and mother to two, so sacrifices involve much more than myself and I don’t want to neglect what I care most about. I will certainly miss the Wednesday night rehearsals and the people I have come to appreciate and lean on each week. The prayer times and worship times we have experienced just in our practice room have been incredible. I will miss singing with Becky and Chele’ every now and then too, but we can work out some fun things for the night of laughter…I have some connections there. Becky and Chele’ and I will be singing the National Anthem tomorrow morning to start out the service so I’m excited that I will be able to do that before I leave.
The weather is warm and it feels like it’s going to stay that way. Memorial Day weekend is ushering in the heat as it is supposed to do. I am excited by the prospect of another Summer and all the fun that it will bring. The boys and I will be playing outside some, and staying inside where it’s cool more. Sunshine is so invigorating…I think I’ll go do something.
How I remember choir practice week. It was great to be in the choir and the Lord always blessed me but I understand where you’re at. I’m not sure I could do it with two small kids.