how’s that for a little pick-you-up?

I sort of felt like the weather today.  It was cold and rainy, with just a touch of snowy-slush mixed in for good measure.  That’s not how it’s supposed to be, is it?  It’s after Mother’s Day, for crying out loud.  But that’s how I felt.  Things aren’t bad.  In fact, the opposite is quite true.  As I make my list of things that I’m thankful for, there are some pretty great things happening in my life, in our family, in our church.

Erica (my friend and partner in ministry to PSU) and I are hosting a meeting for some campus ministry folks tomorrow.  We’re going to be talking about unity and mission, and how Calvary can work more closely with them in fulfilling their purposes.  That’s a good thing.

I’m hearing some buzz about summer plans for the middle school and high school ministries in the area, groups working together (unity and mission).  I was neck deep in that for about 12 years, and wondered if the local youth pastors would keep after it once I moved out of the picture.  They are, with enthusiasm!

We’ve got several short-term mission trips planned for the summer, and a pastor from Haiti might be speaking at Calvary this weekend.  Lots of people are showing a heart for the orphans and widows of the world, and are willing to use the resources that God has given them to make a difference all over the world.

But the highlight for me happened when I came home today.  Kim had chicken baking in the oven, and Lilly made a dessert for the family.  Lil’s gotten the home ec bug, and it’s working out in our favor!  She’s a messy little kitchen master, but she makes some good desserts.

I am so thankful for my family.  God knew that I needed a little pick-me-up today, and Lilly was the deliverer.  How sweet is that?  As we sat around the table sampling Lilly’s culinary delights, we talked about possible names for our next addition to our family.

Got any suggestions for boys’ names?