A mix of things...
Last week, I was in Daytona Beach for a meeting at a hotel right on the water. It was a pleasant diversion from the hurried pace I'm always at when I'm on the road.
After getting there by the late afternoon, I quickly checked in and a group of us went to the lounge to grab drinks and sit outside on the veranda. It was a real treat... the space shuttle Endeavour was about to take off.
It made me think back to my childhood when normal television was interrupted for shuttle launches. I used to love them... now, it just seems so normal.
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Anyway, the trip was great, especially since the meeting I went to was really casual. I met with a group of people I'd worked in the past. They're mostly women who are like second moms to me.
This weekend I helped train 14 youth who are part of the LeaderSHEEP for the youth group. We have an amazing group this year! Everyone was so cooperative and energetic throughout the entire weekend, which is always a great sign. It's events like these that rejuvenate and motivate me.
I don't know how many years I have left in youth ministry, but I think I'm good for a few more after this past weekend.
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Three years ago this week was when the horrific 2004 Hurricane Hell began for me. Charley struck on Fri., Aug. 13 (yep, Friday the 13th). After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 2004 hurricane season was a major point of my career.
All's quiet right now this hurricane season... hmm...
