It's been a full, busy week here. The congregation I serve has a new partnership with a sister congregation in Cuba and their pastor is here visiting for a week. She is a delight--a second career pastor who had previously been a veterinarian (waving at Purple!)and is doing a great job of working on her English while she's here. She is warm and animated and we've had a wonderful time getting to know her. We've had a steady stream of meetings and visits and it's been a truly fun week and has prompted us to think in new ways about our parntership and how wonderful it would be to send another group to Cuba before too long. We had a pair of people visit a year ago..She'll be preaching on Sunday while my gang heads to Ohio for Family Weekend. She leaves on Monday for Atlanta and Miami before returning to Cuba.
I am particularly excited about this weekend because my in-laws will be joining us for the fun. DH's parents are the best--we used to live just blocks from them for 7 1/2 years (what a gift of time that was!) and my mother-in-law became one of my best friends. We haven't seen them since Christmas for more than a day, so this will be a nice treat. I know that FBC is looking forward to showing off her dry-witted grandfather and sprite of a grandma to her pals.
I have books to read in the car and a strong desire to visit here and here and here while we're there. Additionally, we'll be attending this and this and this.
Can't wait!
9 comments:
Have a wonderful weekend in my home state! You will be just an hour away from where I was born and reared. Enjoy your time with your family and especially with FBC.
sounds like such a fun weekend!
Your picture makes me yearn for a true autumn! Enjoy! I liked all the links and wish I could also visit the Vault Gallery and (of course) the book store.
Have a grand time. You have many gifts to enjoy this weekend.
Safe travels. Looks like I will be heading up to Chicago the first week of November. Maybe we can meet for coffee on Wed. or Thur of that week?
Sounds like you'll have a terrific time. I spent a couple of years in OHIO, in Chagrin Falls. And I've driven diagonally across the state from northeast to southwest on our way to Madison, IN.
Oh, have a great time, Jennifer!
Sounds awesome!
Have a wonderful time!
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