Hi. I hope you’re having a good week. Sometimes the so-called short ones seem the busiest, especially if you benefited from an extra day off. Its great to have a holiday but we end up cramming 5 days of work into 4 if you ask me. And I’m retired…

This week we welcome back Rev. Danny Compton as pulpit supply. His message is entitled “The Wind Beneath My Wings”. What an appropriate sounding message for Pentecost Sunday! Maybe he’ll talk about the mystery of the Holy Spirit. Guess we’ll hear.

When I saw that title in the bulletin, it made me think of people who have helped me, quietly in the background throughout my lifetime. I know I’m a lucky one compared to some folks. When I think of people who have just been there for me, I can name parents, my late husband, friends, work buddies, and now my adult children who have and continue to support me. As I got older, I realized people I know from church can do that for me as well. And the nicest thing is, they have been or still are just there, quietly doing their thing. I am sometimes not even aware of that support; until I am.

Faith can be like that too, don’t you think? Kind of carries you along. Sometimes you are aware of how much God is with you and other times its not first and foremost on your mind. Sort of reminds us of the poem “Footprints in the Sand”. I’m not going to repeat it here, but you can search it under that title if you don’t remember all the words. Even if you have forgotten it all, you’ll remember the important part. Here’s the first part to tweak your memory…

“One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.”

Wish I could give credit to the author, but it seems there have been lawsuits to establish it so safe to say I cannot confirm with certainty. Sad that something intended to inspire and give hope and comfort that God is with you throughout your life’s journey, has ended up in bitter battles over who originally penned it.

Before I sign off this week, did you see the feature on Bill Mayo and Outdoor Enthusiasts on CTV Thursday night at supper time? I was told Wednesday that it would be on. Bill, a member of Mt Royal, turned 90 in May. What an inspiration!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions. I’ll redirect, as possible.