A New Week

We had a good day as we worshiped the Lord today. I always love coming together with the body of Christ at the Lord's Table. After church we went to eat at a wonderful place we found in West Hartford. Following lunch Barb and I visited a friend who recently had knee replacement surgery. He is doing very well and is in wonderful spirits. I am so happy my surgery was minor compared to his. We got home at about 3:30 and it was nap time and then a three mile walk on the treadmill. First time I have done that since long before my surgery.

Tomorrow I will be going to see my surgeon and I am hoping to be turned loose to resume my walking and exercise routine. Shawn, our youngest son, is now on the tennis team and I'd like to begin to play against him. We also want to get out for some golf. And that doesn't even take into account all the yard work that now needs to be done as things start to turn green.

I have been reading a number of blogs of other people and it is great to see all the things going on in the lives of family and friends. My facebook page has also allowed me to catch up with some folks I haven't heard from in a long time, its been great.

My sports teams have been struggling this weekend. The UConn women lost their NCAA final four game against Stanford. The Red Sox got swept in Toronto. Both UCLA and UNC lost in the men's final four, and they were the two teams I had picked to go to the final. I guess I am not a prophet. The only good news was the Celtics clinched home court advantage throughout the playoffs in NBA basketball.

I have been especially enjoying two of the books I am reading currently. My devotional compiled of AW Tozer writings has been very challenging in the area of pastoral leadership. And the book, Jesus the Pastor by John W. Frye has made me think hard about how I do pastoral ministry. I am really being challenged to keep reading new material and put it into practice. And of course, I continue to find great comfort from reading God's Word on a daily basis.

I hope this blog allows you to catch a glimpse of my life and please feel free to leave a comment if you want to say hello.