Hi Everyone!
Here’s another installment of the sabbatical you’ve heard so much about. What? You haven’t heard about the sabbatical I’m currently on? Let me bring you up-to-date.
The big southern swing I had envisioned for April didn’t quite work out the way I had hoped. Some plans and connections I was hoping to make didn’t come to fruition unfortunately. Instead I did make a trip to southern Colorado and New Mexico over a three-day period and enjoyed several National Park historical sites I had never visited before.
While visiting the Pecos Historical Park in Pecos, New Mexico, I had two enjoyable conversations with volunteers with the park. Like many in Estes Park they were retired and had relocated to the area for the primary purpose of volunteering. Both were from larger metropolitan areas in the East but had made the conscious decision to come West and give their time to something very important to their understanding of what American citizenship is about. These kind of people are a gift to our society and the communities in which they live. I hope we keep them in mind as we envision goals for our ministry going forward.
Another project has also begun. It involves installing a new roof on my home. Stan Johnson has graciously allowed me to work along side him as we began the installation process this week. I’m very grateful to Mike VanBrunt and Gary Trunnell who have also pitched in. Sore backs and sound sleep have been the norm this week. The work will be delayed for a while as Stan will be away and Susan and I leave for Scotland. We are excited and I hope to share my next blog from across “the pond”!
Sincerely Pastor Ron