I'm quotable!

First off, let me tell you, I got my new laptop (from Dell; it is SWEET! meaning...it actually works). If getting everything else fixed was just as easy as ordering it and having it at your door a week later! So I am back to the 'bloggin...

I was privileged to lead two different retreats/seminars this week: one for pastors as a part of Connected in Christ, and one for regular people (we call them 'lay' people...I'm still not sure why) as they sought to follow God's call to be a lay speaker (a fill-in for pastors who are sick or on vacation). Anyway, at the pastor's meeting on Friday I was presenting, telling about our wonderful church, and said, "it's not a good idea to get off a roller coaster in the middle." Well, that became the quote then for the remainder of our time. I wish it was something I had planned, but it just came out of my mouth (much like many things not so quotable...).

So I have been applying this bit of accidental wisdom to several things over the last several days: to the stock market (don't panic; just wait for the next hill...) to church life (don't get discouraged, nor too encouraged; there's another hill or valley around the bend); to family and relationships (it's more fun to ride with someone than alone). Sure, sometimes you get nauseous, sometimes you get bounced around; but if you follow the rules (keep your hands and arms inside the ride at all times) you'll surely enjoy the ride. And when it is time to get off, you'll know. And if you're like me, you'll get back in line and ride the ride all over again.

A Grateful Passenger, arms in the air !:!