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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

Category: Notes Anthology

A First

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Ann and I attended the first annual Wilmore Christmas Ball last evening (dressy attire, please). We had a great time. I expected the place to be filled with geezers. Instead, the majority were young couples and students all dressed up and enjoying themselves immensely. Swing dance lessons were offered before hand. Ann and I participated but I’m afraid I may be dyslexic dancer. Music was provided by the Metronomes, a 17 piece big band. They were good but a lot off the music was swing and Latin. Fortunately they played quite a few slow dances so we were able to show our dance skills off. I wanted to dip but Ann would not cooperate. Oh well, my back would have probably gone out and we have ended up in a pile on the dance floor. We were out well past our bedtime but I slept in this morning. I’m a little sore and stiff but it was worth it.

Louisville Today

We came to Louisville this morning for dental appointments. I’m getting a temporary crown (Major investment. At current prices, I should consider bequeathing my dental work when I die. It will probably be worth more than the rest of my estate. I wonder if that can be done?)

I stopped by Okolona Church of Christ and visited with Gary Smith and Mike. Good to see Bob, Larry and Linda. OCC has reached a milestone in their  history. They have hired a full-time custodian/maintenance person.

We’re having dinner with Adam and Emily and then going to our Bible study. It will be late getting back home. It has been a good day so far.

Old Fashion Christmas

Today is the Wilmore Old Fashion Musical Christmas. Melissa, Ryan, Kyle, Tyler and Madison came last night and we plan to enjoy the festivities. We will also find time for the chess tournament that Jerod has today. Meredith has a dress rehersal for her Christmas play. She is playing a sheep and has a speaking role. We will start with a pancake breakfast. I am looking forward to the day.

Ann has put out some decorations. I’m singing “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. We will celebrate the beginning of Advent with the seminary students Sunday afternoon. I am thankful for the opportunities to be reminded that God has come to earth and redeemed his people.

Early

It is 3:30am and we are preparing to depart for Louisville. It has been an interesting and profitable week for me as relates to CM and the work here. I am anxious to see what God has planned for this work. At this time it looks as if we may be relocating the NO mission to the Milne Boys Home property in Gentilly.

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New Orleans

We made it to NO last evening. It rained all evening and most of the night. It is cloudy and cool this morning. We will be returning on Thursday. Most of our time will be spent looking at what needs to be done to get the operation moved. We are losing the current facility and they are looking for permanent quarters as well as temporary housing.

I continue to be impressed with the people that work in the mission. Their dedication is amazing. Long hours, less or little pay and they seem to be energized by the experience. There are families as well as singles. I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know and understand them.