The IKE Thing

Good morning Lord, how are you today? I had reservations about coming to see you this morning. When the alarm went off at 4:30am my bed was sinfully comfortable. But somehow I managed to get dressed and after pedaling my bicycle the almost three miles to church in the cool crisp morning air…my heart started pumping and my head cleared. It was a most enjoyable ride under a stunning starry sky on a black backdrop. A wisp of high cirrus clouds backlit by a waning moon brushed the heavens and gave the most incredible effect.

Sorry I missed visiting with you last week but as you know they canceled adoration because of the “IKE” thing. IKE invoked all that preparation for his arrival and then afterward all that un-preparation. The un-preparation was as bad as the preparation, less the anxiety, of course. Anyway thanks for letting us off the hook here in Victoria. I should not complain. It was much better than having to clear fallen trees, repair damaged roofs and mop up flood waters.

Now that the “refugees” have gone back to Houston it is too quiet at home and I rather miss all the excitement. I had forgotten how much energy is required to watch three small children…and I only watched. By the way, thanks for watching over my son and his family who only had some minor damage and the inconvenience of no electricity for a few days.

Perhaps a good scare is what I need once in a while. It reminds me of what is really important and allows me to reevaluate what I am really supposed to be doing. So thanks for showing me who is in charge of this tiny rock in a galaxy of stars that I get to enjoy as I pedale through life.

Thanks again Lord, have a great day; I am looking forward to our next visit.
Amen.



Friday 19 Sept 2008