Grateful!

It was fantastic having Keith ride home with me from Indiana and spend a few days here before flying back.  A dear friend had dinner waiting for us upon our return to the village and we had fun playing Sluff with a group of friends the following evening.  We enjoyed some tourist things and Keith also attended a monthly hospital meeting with me when I meet with medical people to learn more about the hospital and their approaches to pulmonology problems.  The time went so fast that it was hard to believe it was time for him to leave.  Since then I have been keeping a fairly rapid pace helping some of our residents with technical problems and assisting a bit at our village office.

Tomorrow I will be heading for Washington, DC to spend the weekend with daughter Lisa.  I will spend a night with friend Keith in Raleigh/Durham on the way, being that it is now a two day trip for me.  DC is always an exciting place to visit.  There are so many activities available along with a multitude of museums where much time can be spent.  It is always a thrill for me to spend time in the city with Lisa.  She always finds interesting places to visit and programs to attend.

I am sure that we are all relieved that election day has passed and with it the multitude of political advertisements, many of them quite offensive slamming the opponent while failing to honestly disclose the plans and qualifications of the advertiser.  I just “happened” to read Proverbs 28:2 yesterday which I thought was perfect:  “When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.  But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.”  With our newly elected leaders, let us be faithful to fervently pray for them.  Not only for their decisions but more importantly that their hearts will be open to God.

Your prayers are precious!

Chuck