What a difference a week makes!

This time last week I was in the hospital feeling very depressed and worried. I went to the doctor on the spur of the moment because of the way I had been feeling and he sent me by ambulance to the hospital because he was worried that I was about to have a heart attack. He didn't full around; I was on oxygen, taking both aspirin and nitroglycerin. Needless to say that the ride to the hospital was a bit scary!


This all happened on the first day of our Officer's Councils--what a way to start a week. Sean was up unloading their stuff into their house at camp (which is where Don was) so Sean took Don to pick up my van at the Doctors so that he could drive it to the hospital. It was a difficult night, not because I felt ill but because I kept contemplating the "what ifs." (I'll leave all of those thoughts for another day.) I am still in the process of "testing" to determine what my problem is. My heart seems to be strong and healthy; many of the tests confirm that. But whatever the results I know that I have a great support system to help see me through whatever.

Anyway, we have a wonderful staff here who are so supportive and helpful. I thank God that he has given us the privilege to serve here with them.

On the up side, Sean and Elissa are living here now--8 miles!!!away--and it is so good to be living near at least one of my kids and grandkids (actually, two of my kids counting Sean).

The Salvation Army is Marching Along

Coming home and jumping into work and ministry with both feet has been both exhausting and a blessing!  We come off from a weekend that is almost indescribable.  Being an officer in the Salvation Army I am humbled at the amount of trust and responsibility that has been given us.  First Joan Kroc whose long association with the Army led her to leave a large legacy to help bring hope to the less fortunate within our communities through the Army.

The soldiers and officers at Salem have been diligent and responsive to God and to community leaders and residence as plans for this center have developed.  God is now blessing their labors and the people of Salem.  I just pray that through all of this that individuals souls are won to the Kingdom.

Don and I had the privilege of being a part of helping to set the course of the center through the dedication ceremonies of the weekend.  Again, God's blessing fell when he gave all of the events perfect weather.

I am humbled in the presence of God's working out his purposes through people, circumstances, and structures.

A few pictures that I remembered to take (I missed a lot of good opportunites for great photos).

The Western Territorial Youth Band participated and presented

quality and contemporary music.

The media coverage was thorough and encouraging--even reporting favorably on the spiritual aspect

the facilities.

 

Sunday morning meetings were tremendous with about 365 or so in attendance.

The march over from the old facilities was inspiring!