The whirlwind of moving and change continues to swirl, but is slowing to a nice, comfortable pace. I officially started work yesterday and have a number of appointments and visits. Started the sermon, too! I live downstairs as the parsonage undergoes painting and carpeting transformations. However, I put my love seat upstairs in the living…
What a whirlwind. On Sunday, I picked up my U-Haul (near Wheatland) and friends helped me load up. I pulled out of town by about 2:30 PM. It is now Monday night, and I am in Pierre, SD for the night. Tomorrow I have only 177 miles left. Then, unload. However, since the parsonage is…
Quick post from my phone…took the bus back to Wheatland. Getting the Uhaul Sunday…friends help with the loading. If I am not too tired I will drive a few hours Sunday late afternoon. Hope to be in Wishek Tuesday early evening. Bus ride was interesting, lots of back roads including Wind River Canyon, WY. Snow…
So many people were surprised when I left the nice church and great people in Wheatland. Yet, I had a nagging feeling that would not go away, a feeling that I recognize as a God thing. The message was: time to move on, I have something else for you. I have learned not to run…
The polar vortex left behind a beautiful 3″ blanket of snow. I took many photos early this morning, but now the photo reader is malfunctioning : ( This gives the feel of the beauty outside the warm house: Folks here say it is a windy place, but so far, storm winds don’t compare with Wheatland.…
Woke up to a light frosting of snow today, so I knew all things would go well. Church was awesome and right after, the congregation voted to call me as their new minister. I am jubilant. In the short time I have been here I realized this is a great place to hang my hat.…
I can say that this potential new home is not warmer than Wheatland! In fact, the newest blast of arctic air will hit soon. Light snow is expected. Already, Tango’s water bowl had a crust of ice this morning. I am certain this blast of arctic fluff and fury caused the mass exodus of lingering…
Yesterday I checked out a lake/campground/park that is only 10 miles from town. It is lovely. I picked my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice spots. Tango and I walked and enjoyed some fresh air. As usual during the week, we encountered only a few fishermen. While I am wandering and wondering, I have also been…
Working on my sermon for this Sunday and expecting that all goes well. People here have been warm and friendly. Some interesting facts about this town: 1. Smaller than Wheatland 2. No stop signs, instead of 2 3. One large school serves all grades (and houses public library) 4. Senior Center has yummy lunch on…
My first “try out” Sunday went well. I love the people I have met and the town. Tango and I have walked all over and he seems to approve too. Snow geese are still here and lots of other birds passing through. So where I am I? A few hints: People are big football fans,…