The Day Before Sunday

It's Saturday on a holiday weekend, and I am carefree and work free at the High Point homestead.  The day before Sunday is often not very carefree or work free.  Don't get me wrong.  The joyful rhythm of my life in church ministry is exactly that, my life.  But, I do appreciate this unusual break.

I am not thinking about a sermon.  I am not thinking about the Sunday routine.  I am not thinking about the hurried Sunday juggling act.  I am officially in between jobs.  This explains the leisurely Saturday...

I completed my service at Cashiers UMC.  I packed and cleared out my office.  I preached my final sermon and said my goodbyes.  I exited following five final days on a youth mission trip (the best one yet!).  Now I am experiencing summer days that sort of reflect those of younger years--less responsibility, less structure.

Yet of course, I am making necessary arrangements for our August departure to England; although, doing so with an out-of-the-ordinary amount of time.  Fortunately, we now have three passports with three valid entry Visas.  (This is a relief!)  We are sorting, packing, selling, and moving the things of our household.  We are car-shopping and nursery school-shopping at a distance.  We are learning about Thatcham, our soon-to-be home, and the surrounding area, and we are getting excited.

All the while, I am reveling in the summer days!  And I am happy that it is the day before Sunday!!