I spoke with Fred & Ceci early this afternoon, and delivered to them the scores of emails and cards that have been written to them and to Cathy. Fred asked me to let everyone know how deeply he appreciated the heartfelt words that were communicated. There...
I am relieved to report to you that Cathy is resting comfortably tonight, though that has not been the case much of the day. Her pain is stable (she is mostly out of pain now), but she is not always clear and lucid in her...
Last Friday, Cathy Haedt was admitted to Simi Valley Hospital for complications from the lung cancer she has been so valiantly fighting over the last year. Yesterday, her oncologist reported that the cancer has spread quite aggressively. Their IS further chemotherapy available, but...
A week ago Sunday (on February 22), we had our Annual Congregation Meeting. I wrote about some of it as it relates to my upcoming Sabbatical here. I plan to write about it here to keep everyone (family, friends, and church) up to date on...
I had an amazing experience this week that I think it's going to take me a while to figure out. Last night (Wednesday), I attended Josh's FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION!! Yep, you read that right, SHOUTING CAPS and all! It's been one thing (for me) for...
The last couple days have been a bit of a bummer. Woke up Friday morning with that weird feeling in my throat, and the fuzzy feeling in my head. You know how you just feel like you're off? Slowed me down way more than I...
Tomorrow evening, during our Annual Congregation Meeting, our Church Council will take some time to share about my upcoming Sabbatical. They'll also be taking questions anyone has. If you're a Pastor who is reading this blog, and you have experience with an intentional Sabbatical, I'd love...
For those wondering where I've been this week, you can read about it here. My friend, Gene Stabe, and I have enjoyed the weel re-connecting as he experienced his first Study & Planning Break. Gene pastors Living Springs Foursquare Church in Agua Dulce, California. He and...
Perusing some visitor guides for San Diego in our hotel room last night, we came across an ad for the U.S. Marine Recruit Depot (that's Boot Camp for those not into Marine-speak) Museum. I didn't know there was a Boot Camp Museum. Josh, who will turn...
After a good night's sleep, a great breakfast at Baker's Square, we spent the day at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It was the first time there for all four of us, and we had a really good time. Colleen made the remark that it...