Historical Ordination

Well I am sitting in my comfortable chair at home after driving all day from Wisconsin. We have been on vacation all week enjoying some time visiting Brandon. This time was extra special as he was ordained as a Wesleyan Pastor on Thursday night. What I didn't realize was the significance of this ordination. Brandon was to be ordained by Dr. Joanne Lyons. Dr. Lyons is the first woman General Superintendant in the Wesleyan denomination. Brandon was the first pastor to be ordained by a woman.

Of course we were proud of him even before all this, but that was kinda cool stuff too. All the grandparents made the trip out to see him get ordained. As I was moving about the church taking photos (being a distraction i'm sure) I noticed my mom with tears in her eyes.

It was good to get away and do a little fishing and relaxing. Well back to work on Monday yipee!

Randy

Open House

Well our lives have been filled with open houses lately. We graduated Stephanie last week and everything went well. We had a steady flow of people for her open house. it was fun to see people we haven't seen in quite a while. We planned the food quantity quite well. We only had two bowls of BBQ left.
We visited several other open houses of Stephanies' friends.(like our own kids) We still have a few left to go to.
I am presently sitting at an open house of my own. We are still trying to sell our house. I have had several open houses none of wich had many people show up. We've had quite a few showings but that right person hasn't come along yet. Not sure what sick joke God is trying to play with us but I'm anxious to be able to look back and say "oh now I see why we weren't supposed to move yet!" Trying to stay patient is wearing thin.
As I whine about not selling the house yet I'm hearing the news about Tim Russert dying at the age of 58. It's just another reminder to me that we don't know how much time we have left. I guess that's why I get in a hurry. It probably sounds kinda warped but when I get to heaven I want to satnd before Jesus and tell him I kicked ass the best I knew how!
It's been exciting to learn about Jesus teaching and the possibilities of bringing Heaven here to earth. I think I'm like the guy in the Bible that found the treasure in the field and went to sell all he had to have that treasure. Please don't read that as being arrogant. I want to gladly share that treasure with anyone that wants to learn with me.
I read in a book the other day that the story about the treasure in the field was autobiographical. Jesus came to earth(gave it all up) to purchase us (his treasure). Now that's some unconditional love!
Well I've rambled down enough rabbitt trails for one blog.
Oh by the way that must be why I like the new Bible I purchased. It's the NIV One Year Bible. Every day you read a portion of Old,New,Psalms and a Proverb. I have nicknamed it the ADD Bible. It's great when you can't stand the thought of being in one chapter or book for a long period of time.
Blessings,
Randy