November 16th already, wow! There is only a month and a half left of the year 2021. Does that seem possible? I guess it is so different this year because at least for my life, we are pretty much “back to normal”. We go where we want, do pretty much what we want, we’re planning vacations, holding church services. For the most part, we aren’t wearing masks and COVID is “back-burner” concern, at least in my life. I certainly know that it is not that way for everyone.. There are still people getting COVID, there are still people dying from COVID, but I think we have become numb and immune to the rhetoric and accusations from politicians and people like Dr. Fauci. In fact we hardly hear from him anymore. I guess he made enough millions from the pharmaceutical companies to be quiet for a while. But, the virus is still raging in other countries and there are flare-ups in this country so we still need to be careful. 

What this is leading me up to is the fact I have been busy planning for the Advent Season and this year, as opposed to last year, we will be worshipping together and holding in-person Christmas Eve services.. And —— we are going too be having a Children’s Christmas program at both churches this year. I am thrilled. It has been at least three years since we did a children’s program at St. Lucas, and this will be the first children’s program I can remember at St. Paul’s. I have had my Confirmands do readings in the past but I don’t remember ever having a children’s Christmas program. I am thrilled beyond words. All praise to God. 

Yesterday I had to have Ms.. Kate at the hospital first thing for a pelvic and kidney ultrasound examination. That came about as a result of her last doctor’s appointments. But, I’m glad to say that the ultrasound show \them nothing of what they were looking for, whatever that was. She’s doing so much better with the diverticulitis. Again, I give God praise. 

This morning I’m expecting St. Vincent DePaul to come and pick up the couch and chair that Ms. Kate and I took out of our bedroom. I have a couple of \rocking chairs that I need to try to bring up stairs once that furniture is out of the way. I may just wait for Jim to come over at Thanksgiving and have him help me or —- I might just try to do it myself. I can maybe get it done if I take my time. However, furniture, stairs and I don’t always make a good combination. I certainly don’t want a repeat of two years ago. 

So, I better sign off and get cleaned up before the truck gets here to carry out the furniture. After that we are going to do a little shopping I think. Have yourself a wonderful day. It is supposed to be sunny and bright around here and maybe even go up to 70 degrees. I need to fill bird feeders today. Peace.