I Danced With My Granddaughter

Saturday, I danced with my grandaughter. This may not be a big deal to some, but due to my illness, I have not been able to spend as much time with her as I wish. She is two years old now and I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. I was the first person she looked at when she opened her eyes. I was so happy! She has truly been a blessing. My daughter keeps her dressed real nice everyday and she looks just like an angel. She is so pretty she should be on t.v.

Well, at the Pastor's appreciation dinner, I squealed when she, her father, and her mother came through the doors. I was so shocked they came.
I enjoyed their company and they got a chance to meet some of the church members. Keith and I also met some of the newer members of the church. We reached out to as many people as we could because as Leaders of the church, that is what you are supposed to do. We welcome everybody and tried to make them feel comfortable and not alone. Our church is diverse and unique. It was such an honor for our pastor to receive another aportment
to preach at our church. From time to time his mentor, Reverend Kimbrough who was our pastor when we attended Cascade United Methodist church comes in and guest speaks. I think he is coming soon, either this week or next week I think.He is our current pastor's mentor. If that isn't a sign that we are where God wants us to be I don't know what is. My children love going to church just as much as me and my husband. They do not complain, and even Little Keith gets excited about going to church. I have nothing but good things to say about Qwest United Methodist. I even adore the lead singer, Cynthia. My favorite song is "Smile", and when she sings it, it moves me to tears.

It was a shame that more people did not show up and it hurt my heart because as much as he, his wife, and their darling daughter sacrafice and give to the church and its members we should have had a banquet hall full of people. Well, one of the Leaders (The pastor's right hand man) approached me after church today and informed me that we would be doing a "do over" next month and that this time it would be different and hopefully more people will come. I definitely want to be a part of that. As a matter of fact, I think I will ask if I can plan it myself. As a project manager for IBM for fifteen years, I think I could do a good job of planning a special gathering for the pastor. As a matter of fact, I think I will ask if I can put the whole thing together. Yes, I am sick a lot, but I can still do a good job of planning the gathering with enough notice...he deserves so much more than what we had Saturday and I would love to take on the task of planning it. It would be a gift to him. This is a project, and if he accepts my proposal, I would like to be the project manager. You cannot have two cooks in the pot because en that I have got to spend more time with my older kids and grandbaby. I won't take nothing away in the form of time with my three youngest ones, but I will need to spend time with the others too. Plus, my little ones love their older sisters and adore their niece and little cousins. It's time for us to come together.

Imagine my surprise when I saw them in church on Sunday. And afterwards, they asked all the men to meet downstairs for a brief meeting, and my son in law went downstairs with my husband. He has even expressed an interest in joining the church and maybe even the choir. I really hope they join. I really do. I have signed Little Keith up to be baptized and I will send out invitations to everybody.