June 23 – “Bowel Removal?”

We got up and about early yesterday.  We had to get to the Bolivar Peninsula … by ferry … on a Saturday … in the summer.  None of which are conducive to an easy experience.  Oh, the ferry ride is pleasurable, but not necessarily easy.  This time, however, our wait in line was not long at all.  Benefits of being early.  We were going to be a part of a wedding vows renewal for some old Arlington friends.  They had a beach house over in Crystal Beach. 

As we arrived we discovered that there was to be an actual wedding on tap right before the renewal.  The bride and groom’s daughter were set up to precede us.  They had an officiant who obviously had never done this sort of thing before.  He did fine for his first time, but his nervousness was painfully obvious.

When it was our turn we just stood up and started.  The best man and maid of honor from Steve and Susan’s wedding 40 years earlier were back for this one, too.  Now I have to share a little background at this point.  Several months ago when they asked me to officiate, I honestly thought they said “bowel removal.”  I couldn’t figure it out.  Dreaded hearing aid auto-correct.  My gaff became the object of every email since then, as we referred to the event as the Bowel Removal.  Lots of fun, right?  So I started the vow renewal by putting on a surgical mask and gown.  Susan got it right away.  She thought it was hilarious.  Memorable, at least.  Maybe we can do it again at their 80^th.

After joining them for some lunch we ferried back up and headed home.  This time the ferry wait was closer to an hour.  I had a pretty decent nap, anyway.  Once home we jumped right into getting things ready for children’s camp.  I’m still not sure I am ready, but today is Go Day – after church at around 2 p.m. Sadly, Cailyn and Lexie’s softball team lost their last game, but on a positive note, it means they will both be with us the whole way to camp. 

Oh … I understand internet is spotty at the campground, so there may or may not be any posts for the next week.  In any event, please pray for us.  I’m sure we can use it.

Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Father, would you please be with us this week?  Draw these five girls close to you.  Amen.