Hello Church,
I have a problem. It's a problem I have had each of the other 3 times I got appointed to a church(es). My brain won't turn off.
I am currently sitting at Indian Lake. It's a peaceful setting. The lake is literally in our back yard. The family is sitting around the table eating breakfast and talking about non-stressful things. There is every opportunity to sit and stare blankly at the lake. But while my granddaughter runs around turning me into a frog with her imaginary wand (or is it real?... 'ribbit'), my brain won't turn off.
Between getting Emmanuel ready for a transition; meeting staff at Springboro; packing boxes; cleaning my current office; considering the vision process for the months ahead; preparing for an 'empty nest' ..... and don't forget my all-important fantasy baseball team which has had too many injuries...... my brain won't turn off.
When I got to Emmanuel 12 years ago, this problem lasted about 2 years. That can't happen again. My wife is already half-crazy. I am sure I would send her over the edge this time. I can't afford this inconvenience.
I am not entirely sure about the solution to this problem. It is mostly created because of my excitement/anxiety about life-changes. It's troubling because I can have my gallbladder removed and truly think nothing of it.... no anxiety or nervous energy at any time. But move me from one house to another and I can't sit still.... and sitting still is usually one of my fortes.
So I hope Springboro First is ready for me. I hope Emmanuel will be okay without me. I hope Hope does well in college. I hope my fantasy baseball team starts winning. I hope my wife finds half-crazy new friends. And I hope I am not a frog indefinitely.
If all of the above happens well, then God can tell me 'I told you so'. Until then, I may look at God with a quizzical look while He subtly shakes His head and rolls His eyes..... sort of like how Kim will do when she reads this.
God is Good
...ribbit....
Pastor Joe
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