February 24 – “The Munchkins are Coming”

 

 

I had a pre-wedding meeting yesterday with a couple who will be getting married in April.  It's another of the destination weddings I get to do from time to time at the San Luis Hotel.  This couple lives in Santa Fe, though, so they are not all that far from home.  He grew up in Santa Fe, so he knew a lot about Galveston from frequent trips to the beach.  I was curious about their spiritual backgrounds.  She grew up Baptist, and he was raised in a non-denominational church until it split into two.  Sounded like one of those nasty things that leaves a bad taste in a lot of folks' mouths.  Didn't do him any good, that's for sure.  He was burned by the experience.  They seemed to really like what I told them about Seaside.  Maybe if they lived closer they would come see us.  That wedding will be a fun one.  The ring bearer is two years old.  Can't wait.

 

We heard last night during Bible Study that there was a big fire over on Harborside here in Galveston.  Some fuel tanks exploded near a sulphur plant.  All the off-duty guys were called in to either help fight it or cover the stations.  I think Nathan was in that batch.  He is doing a month-long class in Houston during the day, so he's off every night.  Texas City even sent over some guys to help cover stations.  We did hear on the ten o'clock news that they had the fire out already.  Way to go, guys.

 

Also heard yesterday that the guys doing the music for the benefit tomorrow canceled.  Looking for a DJ or some kind of music two days before the event is challenging, to say the least.  Yikes.  We did get a basket of lotions and soap donated from Bearded Lady Soap Factory (a.k.a. Jim and Laura Stone).  Already had someone express interest in "trying out goat lotion."  I also started getting more calls about tickets.  I'm planning to give April a text this morning to see if they have some more.  Keep those calls coming in.  We'll find you a ticket.

 

And now to prepare for today.  I woke up at 5:00 this morning.  Guess I was so excited for all the little munchkins who are coming over this morning.  Kel and Christina are going to a conference in Austin, so we'll have Jachin, Micah, and Josiah for two days.  April has a haircut appointment, so we have Cailyn for a while as well.  Wish we could figure a way to get Zakary and Caleb down and make it a full house.

 

Isaiah 65:25 says, "The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food.  They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord."

 

Father, I know some wolves and lambs who need to learn the kind of peace you are offering.  Bring it soon.  Amen.