Finding our way to The Way one situation at a time. I don't know how great it will be, but I expect it will be interesting, and I look forward to it going on past all reason because wonder is just that way. Are you coming or not?
The Barn On The Side Of The Road Oil Paint Rendered — Near Wilkesboro, North Carolina
We have to know what is holy to us,
what is sacred,
what we owe fealty to
and honor with filial devotion,
liege loyalty
and unwavering allegiance.
How long is your list?
Mornings and evenings are holy unto me.
And time.
Coffee.
Naps.
Writing.
Photography.
Reading.
Avoiding noise.
Looking out the window.
Maintaining my boundaries.
Emptiness, stillness and silence.
Being right about what needs to be done
and doing it when, where and how it needs to be done.
And not doing what does not need to be done.
I'm retired, and still finding my way--but now, I don't have to pretend that I know what I'm doing.
I retired after 40.5 years as a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, serving churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina. I graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Austin, Texas, and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. My wife, Judy, and I have three daughters, five granddaughters, one great granddaughter, and a great grandson on the way, within about ten minutes from where we live--and are enjoying our retirement as much as we have ever enjoyed anything.
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