Pray

Well, Rodney and I went to our first staff meeting today at church. We were quite surprised at all the politics and arguments, but I guess this is normal in church leadership. Overall, we love our church and our pastor, and we stand behind both. Anyway, Mom and Dad, we have a more urgent prayer request. Darlene called today to tell me that her son, who is in Iraq, has somehow contracted a case of smallpox. Please pray for his health and safety. Darlene has really had several blows this year, so I worry about her. Her mother died a few months ago, and the family all fought over the details, which added to the stress for her. Anyway, we are doing well today. Your favorite local handyman is coming back tomorrow to do more "muddin," then he is going to paint the next day. They are not going to replace our screen door until next spring...I wish Mom and Dad were still here to boss Gabby Hayes around. More would get done. Oh well.