Summer Moves Along

This week I had hoped to get a little more blogging done than I have, but as the summer moves along so does life.

The past week's activities have ranged from swimming lessons for my youngest child to typical ministry stuff.  June is especially a popular time to get married, and also a popular time to decide to get married, so there have been several meetings at the parish office.

Also this month I have been looking forward to my new job next year, which I am actually very exicited about.  I wanted to wait until I signed my contract before I jumped up and down, rang the bells and blew the whistles.  Today--what a relief--I returned my contract for my job teaching next school year. 

With great anticipation I am looking forward to teaching at a high school and working with older students, and I'll still be working with students with significant cognitive disabilities.  It is something I am convinced that God has handed me to do in this life!  There are many things that could be much easier to do, but this is what God has given me.  I accept it with gratitude and a glad heart.

There's still a lot of summer ahead, such the annual family vacation.  This year I'd like to do a couple different things and perhaps take a few photos to post.  Certainly another trip to the beach is in order--the kids won't let that one get by us--but also this year I have longed to return to the piney woods of east Texas where I grew up.  Don't be too surprised to find a photo of a loblolly pine posted sometime in the next couple weeks.  Yes, even the deep piney woods have gone wireless.

This evening I took a moment to exhale.  It was a needed breath amid a lot of mental movement.  There was a meeting at the parish, and the couple was running a few minutes late.  I had time to go into the church and pray in my favorite place: in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  Always, though not always immediately noticable, God leaves a word in my heart when I visit Jesus in the tabernacle.

It was a good occasion to remember to pray a few decades of the Rosary tonight as well.  I haven't mentioned yet but when I first decided to leave my former job earlier this year, turning frequently to the Rosary gave me the courage to move ahead.  It was about the same time that I posted on the Rosary a couple months ago.  Undoubtedly God was with me again through yet another time that--quite honestly--was filled with uncertainty.

Throughout the seasons of life, but especially in this season, I hear a soft say "have faith, trust in God."  I also hear in my soul, "Pray often; be disciplined, and share the truth of the faith you have received."

I feel fortunate to have a life that I can share on so many planes with others--with my wife and children, in my profession and in my ministy, and here on the Internet with you.  Summer moves along, and so do the many, many blessings from the Lord who makes the seasons of life.

This summer take a moment to thank God for all you have.  In the midst of it all ask God to come to the forefront.  You will not be disappointed.

Comments

[Gabrielle]

I'm really happy for you about the new position you'll be starting next school season. In the meantime, I wish you a peaceful and fulfilling summer, in every respect.