odds n ends

I am back after a two weeks of excruciating migraines, body aches, and allergies. Wow. I hope I don't have to do that again anytime soon. Which reminds me. After a year of doctors and paperwork I have finally been denied disability. Don't know if that is good or bad, but I will trust that it is a good thing.

With a couple of deadlines looming, I am so glad I am feeling almost normal. Went to church yesterday to finish a 6 week series. The senior pastor Don and his wife have been relating their testimony of the last 20 years with their special needs child, Kevin, and how his recent (2 years ago) death has affected them in their faith. This is of particular interest to me because I knew Kevin and attended this church for several years before i moved to MD. Kevin died a few months after I moved.

I left this particular church because of something Don told me. For years now I have been leary of this church, not agreeing with certain ways and theologies commonly held there because of what he had said. During the last few weeks it has become clear to me that Don was struggling in his faith at the time he said what he said. It was not out of faith that it was spoken and I was already shaky in mine and not able to accept that. All this to say I was able to forgive him for this and God has changed my heart towards him.

I am writing a drama for this church (and directing?) on marriage. What is really strange about the whole thing is that I am the only single on a board of 6 writers. hmmm. interesting. The first rough draft is due tomorrow night and I have yet to begin to write.

The travel business has been busy lately. Tomorrow is the cutoff for many different specials, so I am trying to close some deals before then. And peel green chilies. And work. Yeah.