Today was Jim's official First Service,
as the pastor of Lopez Island C.T.K.
He has spent weeks preparing the sermon.
We have spent weeks,
excited to take almost the whole family,
out to the island to be a part of his first service.
(We miss you, Cassie!)
Since we can't afford the $150 ferry fee,
for the whole family every week,
we've taken just a few kids with us,
each of the past few weeks.
But, today ...
all of the big kids asked for the day off from work,
so that we could all be there to support Jim.
Even one of our "Adopted Big Kids",
drove 150 miles to be with us for the weekend,
and she brought with her
my dear 90 year old Daddy
(who hasn't come to visit in 6 years).
We got up at 5:00 a.m..
Loaded up the car at 6:00.
Got to the ferry docks at 7:20 (right on time).
And ...
we got to the church at 10:55,
just in time to hear,
the last worship song being sung.
Yes ...
we paid $150 to ride the ferry,
and missed the church service.
More details to come ...
it's been a very long day ...
and I am exhausted.
Oh my heart goes out to you! How frustrating!!! Praying for blessings for you!
ReplyDeleteOh no! That had to crush some spirits for sure =(. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteoh no. I am so sorry!
ReplyDeleteUgh!
ReplyDeleteOH NO
ReplyDeleteI am so SO sorry.
Hugs to all- esp. Jim.
That breaks my heart-hopefully there was a silver lining in there somewhere... waiting.
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
Oh what a bummer! It must have been so frustrating for all of you. Praying take 2 goes so much more smoothly.
ReplyDeleteChanda
Sorry to hear your story!! Praying for energy and peace for you right now.
ReplyDeleteDelight in Him
I sometimes wonder when things happen that seem so frustrating like this are actually little ways God has protected us from something and we will see all the little "close calls" or "protected moments" of God's grace one day in glory. The life of the redeemed is hard but purposeful. All of God's ways are right and just...These are those times I really have to fight to see God in it :) Hope you all adjust to this special move :)
ReplyDeleteIf its not one thing it's another eh? Adds the "spice" to you lives...Sometimes TOO spicy. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! That was not in the plan. I hope the next attempt is better.
ReplyDeleteRead your other recent posts and pray your stress is relieved soon. You have a lot on your plate right now.
Wow, ferry prices have risen!!
ReplyDeleteI am a native to WA state ( Issaquah area) and I can't recall it being that $$ but it's been years since we lived there.
I hope your home will sell soon, so you can all be settled on the Island.
God bless,
gloria