Well it is Monday morning, almost afternoon... i am hungry. It was a busy weekend but one I would not have changed if you paid me. First and most important; i did not go into work.
I met my good friend Jeff for coffee on Saturday morning. It is amazing how similar we are. I love you Jeff.
I then headed downtown to pass out water to the homeless. It was 114 degrees and hot. I called Eli who was way to busy to think of a trip downtown. He went anyway. I woke up Kyle and Jerome; they were up until 2am but they got up anyway. And I leaned on my wife for help. She did not complain. (I think she wanted to get out of doing homework.) We passed out 600 bottles of water in just over 90 minutes. It is so hot and the need is so great. I love watching each of the guys with me reaching out, offering hope and love. I love seeing the face of God in those so willing to serve.
My wife had a crazy idea to "swap" rooms in the house. She wanted to move our entry room (office) and swap it with our living room. So she left with Kyle and ran some errands. When she returned the boys and I had it done. All the furniture was moved and a lot of the little things were back in place. Funny thing is... she was right. When you walk in our door you now she a great living room that has room to entertain in and the office is back in an area that looks like it should be an office. I love my wife; she is almost always right.
Tried a new church yesterday, have to think about going back there again. In their defense, I have been spoiled with Dave and Matt as my worship leaders. These guys needed help. To loud, to long, to screechy and an organ solo. the message was as much fun as reading the tax code. Once again, in their defense, it was not the normal pastor but really; i saw three people sleeping.
I then went to Prodigal Home and had a great service, good friends, the music of Matt Beam and a video that just plan out simply rocked.
All in all; a great weekend that was centered around my wife and our family, my friends and Jesus. Thank you Jesus for all the gifts in my life.
Chris
It is 10-25-06. Several months since this blog was written.We need to have coffee again. Your influence in my life is sorely missed. I need to know you are okay. Must I smote someone on your behalf?
Posted by: jeff | October 26, 2006 at 08:26 PM