Well, Liz's play is over with--it was "Guys and Dolls". She was the Salvation Army general (I forgot the character's name). She, and all the kids, did a great job.

I am tired of working on our bathroom. Thank goodness we're nearly finished. Just a little more baseboard to put in and a bit of painting and it's done. Then it's on to the next project. It's nice to be getting some stuff done around here; the place looks better already.

Relatives are coming in for the holiday this year--first time in a long time. We're very excited about it. My sister and her husband and their boys arrive tomorrow and my mom and dad on Wed. (unless they back out again). Some friends are staying tomorrow night only on their way through town heading for Arkansas (I know, but they have relatives down there). It's good to have people coming to visit. We usually have to make the trip down south to see them.

I have a meeting with David tomorrow (our pastor). We're going to talk about the open staff position at the church. I think I've finally reached the point where I don't feel frantic to get a full time ministry job--like I'm running out of time or something. If God works it out then that's cool; if he doesn't, I've still got a good job and a great family--a great life, really. It's not always easy, but it's usually my fault when it isn't. There are also a couple of staff openings at my sister's church in Pace that I'm checking into. That would be very cool if I could get the full time gig close to home like that. We'd really like to go back soon. I would like to be with my family again before I get old.

Love God; pray for peace.
Mike