No one can be sadder than me, at least in my opinion, due to the rain. My stomach gets knotted up when I hear the first sound of rain. Oh, how I wish this were not the case...rain used to lull me to sleep. Now it triggers a good deal of anxiety instead.
Earlier this a.m., waking to rain, I discovered a rivulet of water coming down the wall in the river room, which is, sadly, a big deal without being one. Thinking that the problem was resolved and discovering recently during the water test that it was NOT solved prepared me for today's leak.
Before leaving for church I went up to check Travis and Jessica's place to see how bad it was, and only had to leave one towel in place. Their rivulet matched mine, which means the water is likely coming in through the wall. None so far in my living room which is fantastic with me. The minor leak is manageable as long as it does not affect my formal living space.
Today was Amber's confirmation day, as well as another new member, Lynn. She did not attend BIC with the rest of us on Thursday nights. Lynn informed Judy C. that she also came from a Bible-less background like Amber did, which makes me wonder if I should have ordered another Bible history book with her in mind....
The other day when Amber was here, we went over several topics and again reviewed the Lords' Supper. Last week I had told the story of Passover and how God commanded the Israelites to always remember how they were rescued from the hands of the Egyptians, and what method was used to identify them as God's people. Then I explained how Jesus used the Passover meal to institute the Lord's Supper, the new covenant which we are supposed to always remember, just like the Israelites. When I talked about the first passover, Amber remarked, "Oh, like in the movie! But I didn't know that was a real thing..."
This past week Amber brought her dog along, a dachshund whose name I cannot recall. She is house-trained but proved to be somewhat distracting for Amber, who tried to keep an eye on the dog and off her paperwork in front of her.
Justin got home after Amber had left and was excited to hear how it went. I told him she was nervous about standing in front of the congregation Sunday without Judy and me next to her. Fortunately, I had recently listened to a worship service from IL where an adult was confirmed and was able to replay for her what a confirmation sounds like. She said, "It sounds like I am getting married again!" and I told her she would be making a commitment like that of marriage.
Justin suggested I write this stuff all down, seeing how excited I am for Amber. His thought was to write a blog, not for public consumption, but just to record the events. I appreciate the fact he appreciates what is going on here. Today, when she greeted me at the door after church, she hugged me and said, "You've been such a good help to me..." and Pastor said, "...and you continue to be!" I pray this is so!
