“Hitting the ground running..”
That pretty much sums up the last 2-days of being back in Warsaw.
Church services on Sunday were incredible! The sense of “newness” was evident as our new Pastor “J” broke open God’s Word and shared with us – these are GREAT days for Warsaw Wesleyan!
After church on Sunday we found out that Jess’ Buick was sitting “dead” at the Sweeny residence after refusing to start for them on both Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
I had the car towed to Henry Goble’s who returned Miss Buick to us this afternoon with a brand-new battery, fixing the “she won’t run” problem! When I asked Henry how much the battery cost – so that I could pay him back – I found out that a certain Sweeny family “picked up the tab” – how blessed are we???!!! Thank you Dave & Renee!
Today I met the “Junior Bible Campers” at the church and had prayer with them before they headed down to Fairmount for the week. I then spent the next 2-hours cleaning my VERY lived-in office. Almost two trashcans full of “junk” later, the job was done.
After a few hospital visits, I enjoyed the company of one of my teens – Adam Stewart – and a meal at “mi lindo acupulco” – my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Good times over fajitas!
Tomorrow will bring my first staff meeting with our new pastor! Looking forward to learning more about his leadership style and seeing how my God-given skill-set continues to morph and collaborate with his as we minister here at Warsaw Wesleyan!
Today, Ella had her (a little late) 2-month check-up with Dr. Pitts. We found out that she is 13lbs., 3oz and is 24-inches long! We praise the Lord for continuing to bless our little one with health and growth! Ella is such a blessing to us – tonight she provided some stress-relieving comfort to me when she acknowledged (as she does so well and often) my saying, “I love you” continuously to her!
Finally – I found time this afternoon to upload some photosets to Flickr.
Here is a listing of what you may enjoy:
07.04.06 – July 4th Photos
07.05.06 – Ella @ her first Fish Camp
07.06.06 – Story Family Reunion – Winston Salem, NC
07.07.06 – Newspring Church & Visiting the Wilson Family
07.07.06 – Last Day in SC
07.08.06 – Finishing the trip to IN
Mr & Mrs Sweeny, I would like you to know that a certain someone totally guessed – what was a beat down man supposed to do?
OK Oh my gosh can we some how use those pics of you and your cousin holding the girls with the pacifiers in your mouths!? How cute! I also like the one with you too acting asleep. Great pictures & what a neat family & heritage to have. You are truly a blessed man!
Great report Steven! Glad to hear of the renewed excitment with Pastor J’s coming. He and Janet are great people. Looking forward to hearing exciting news from Warsaw.
Pastor Chuck McCallum
Westview Wesleyan Church
Jonesboro, IN
(psssst. . . stevan. . . psssst. . . you misspelled the family name. . . psssst. . . i promise i won’t tell anyone. . . shhhhh. . . especially grandma. . . psssst. . . i promise i won’t tell. . . shhhhhh. . . it’s “story” dude. . . pssst. . . no inheritance for you)
Ha–I knew how to spell it, Uncle David, but I didn’t read over his shoulder as he typed it. Oops! Did you know that I have an Uncle with the last name of Story? Grandma Sheets is still trying to figure out if there is a relation. We had so much fun with you guys last week and your grandbaby is a keeper!
ha ha ha I shouldn’t be laughing! But it feels so good for it not to be me!
OK, so Ella is too adorable (still) and she is growing like crazy. However, she is starting to pass up Madelyn. We had her 6 month (already!) check up today, and she is 14 pounds, 1 ounce and 23 1/2 inches long. Amazing they are that close in size. :)