I am finally home after being on sabbatical most of the summer. The last trip I had was to Alaska. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Everyone we talked who had gone on a similar trip had talked about whales. Naturally, we were desperate to see some whales so we were looking for them all the time. It finally dawned on me that we were missing much of the beauty of the mountains looking for the whales. I think that can easily happen. I can miss the blessings all around me looking for a blessing I do not yet have. I can miss the sweetness of friends while looking for a spouse. I can miss the loved ones all around while grieving one who has gone home. I can miss the mountains looking for the whales. I mentioned all this to my wife and we finally quit looking for the whales and looked at the beauty of the snow capped mountains and the ice blue glaciers. About an hour later the whales came. They really were amazing but I was glad to have given up in time to soak in the wonder of the mountains. My encouragement to you is obvious isn't it? It is ok to look for the whales but don't miss all the other things. It is good to be back. I am sorry I haven't been able to write more. Hopefully I will now. God bless.
Monday, August 13, 2007
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Like, each Sunday, while we were looking for the pastor, you were looking for the whales.
At church, while you were gone, we were blessed with insightful, beautiful sermans, taught Sunday School, attended men's bible studies, served "popcorn", met with friends and felt God's presence all around us. The beauty of Hudson Community Chapel is like the Alaska landscapes.
Then this past Sunday, there you were, smiling, like a whale braking through the ocean and it was good. Well, you don't look much like a whale, but it was a whale of a sight! Welcome back, Wayne Reitz
Glad you're home safe, and glad you got to rest. I appreciate your way of putting things. They have always touched my heart - as have these blogs.
Welcome home.
The LaNasas
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