I've decided that I've been spending too much time writing this blog so I'm taking an extended period of leave. Just kidding. But after 10 years of being the pastor of the same church I decided it was time for a break. Not a long one ... 4 weeks ... but a break nonetheless. I need some time to rest, to reflect, to recharge, to refocus. (See how much I need a break ... I alliterated a sentence in my blog).
I woke up this morning ... Day 4 ... with a short sense of panic ... I haven't started my sermon for Sunday. Then I remembered that's not my job for the next four weeks ... so I rolled over and went back to sleep. It was grand.
I spent days 1 through 3 camping with my wife and friends at Roman Nose State Park. It was a nice get away. I even learned a new skill (see definition above) ... I learned how to change the water module on the toilet in my camper.
I'm not sure what all I will learn and do and get away with and put off during this break but I'm looking forward to it. I plan to spend a couple of days alone each week to pray, read, think, and meditate and then a few days to investigate interests and ideas.
As it relates to the church, I think this will be a good time for the people to see what they can accomplish without me and for me I think this will a be a good time to see what they can accomplish without me. We both need that.
And now for few pics from our camping trip ... just because I can.
The view from my chair
My chair from the ridge across the lake
(My chair is the little red speck just to the right of center)
The love of my life and me at Inspiration Point
in Roman Nose State Park.
I'm looking forward to these four weeks.
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