Don’t you just love it when you have SO MUCH you want to do at your computer and it goes bonkers and three attempts to get it fixed do not work!  The last week of May we had some strong weather come through and the speculation is that our surge protector failed to protect!  I really had not realized how much I used my computer until now when I have gone a month without it!  I’m writing this at Ron’s (my wonderful husband) laptop while he is not needing it….ha!ha!….he has a port attached to his wrist which NEVER gets unplugged from the computer which is now directly linked to his brain “Borg” style.  (Yes, he is a Trekkie and thinks the Borgs are the way to go - part human, part computer.)

So, here are some amazing JUNE events…

June 1st we celebrated our 39th Wedding Anniversary!  In counseling many couples and in marriage seminars we always tell people “We have NEVER considered divorce…murder, yes, but never divorce!”  There is such a deep abiding joy in faithfulness during good time and bad - you know, the “for better or for worse” part of the vows? And truly the best wine of marriage is saved for these last years of life!  Thank you, Sweetheart, for these awesome 39 years together and many more to come!

June 8th I hosted a “Cookies and Punch Tea Party” in our home for several dear ladies who are sweet friends of mine.  We laughed together, cried together, enjoyed the refreshments and drew rounds of “surprise gift packages” from a tray.  I have learned there will never be a “just the right time” to do something.  We do make time for the things we feel are important.  Relationships are something I prioritize.

June 14-15th, Father’s Day weekend we had the great joy of our son, Scott Wood, being with us. He and his dad ministered for the men and boys of our church at a Saturday evening dinner.  Then Scott brought a powerful sermon for our Sunday morning service.  His dad said he couldn’t think of a better Father’s Day gift from a son.  Our daughter couldn’t be here so she sent her Dad  money for his very favorite candy - Sweet Tarts- so he was thrilled!  I was really blessed because medically we were not suppose to be able to have children so these two miracles, our son and daughter, make it Father’s Day and Mother’s Day everyday for us! 

June 22nd Work Days began for Step Two of our church family’s move toward our five acres of land.  We will break ground late fall this year on the property.  Until then we are relocating from a warehouse we rent to a great location and building  we will rent beginning July 13th until the completion of  Phase I of our home for Real Life Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi.  I’m sure Abraham and Sarai moved their dwelling tents willingly but also in hope for the day they possessed their land!

I hope your June has been great - full of work you love, family and friends you love even more and steps that move you toward the goals you have set before you!