Camelot ~

This post has basically nothing to do with adoption and since there is nothing happening on the adoption front right now...discouraging for sure....I think I'll blog about something different!

Last Sunday night the church had a 5 year anniversary roast and reception for Veldon. We knew about the reception the roast was a surprise...kind of. We had no idea what to expect, and since it is summer time and our church tends to check out for the summer we had no idea how many people would show up. It turned out to be a very sweet evening for our entire family. Some of the choir members roasted Veldon in a very fun loving, sweet way. The reception was very sweet with three cakes, one for Veldon, one for me, and one for the kids. I was a little overwhelmed that they would add the kids and me to the list. I don't feel like I am able to do as much as I have in the past since we home school our kids now. But I love the church completely and look forward to any activity with the body.

During the reception one of my friends said something to me that I think I will never forget. She said that the staff all love each other so much (very true) and that this is "such a great time in the life of our church I wonder if someday we'll all look back and think about this time as Camelot?" It was such sweet thing to say. She went on to talk about how much she appreciates the staff and is purposeful in thinking about these days so they don't slip by without thought. I was overwhelmed with her thoughts. As I have pondered these words over the last 6 days I can't help but be moved and a little apprehensive about the future. These truly are glorious days in our lives and in the life of our church. There's no substitute for a pastoral staff who love each other and respect one another...we know we've been there. I wonder what the future holds when these days draw to a a close...which at some point they will. Our pastor is a truly godly man, he preaches the Word without flinching...at least not publicly after all it's not always a popular message. He encourages the other pastors in their ministries and cares very much for the body he is shepherding. He is older than we are so it seems likely he will retire before we do. I wonder if it is wrong to dread that already?!

So as we continue to wait for our precious Max to come home we are comforted with a loving, wonderful church body and a staff that is seeking God and cares for each other. I'm so grateful that God has chosen to bless us with serving this wonderful church, and that He has placed us in Canton, GA to raise our children and wait for the next one...or two! I pray I never take these days for granted and never lose sight of His blessings!