The People You Touch

There's so much good to do in the world. I have had an amazing week. I can only praise the Lord for all that He has allowed to let me be a part of this week.

On Monday I had an appointment for a regular checkup at my doctor. On the way in, I rode the elevator with someone who worked at the hospital. She saw I had a book and asked about it. Although I didn't think she would be particularly interested in what I'm reading right now, I did get a chance to suggest A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller. Next I went in to my appointment where I was seeing a nurse practicioner that I hadn't seen before. During the course of my exam she began to ask me about my kids, and when I told her about Kathryn being in Wichita, she said that her daughter was 21, and she was afraid her daughter would get married and move far away. I spoke up and told her that I thought it would be a mistake to hold on to her daughter too tightly, that she needed to let her go and grow up and be independent. At the end of the exam she said, "I think I needed to see you more than you needed to see me. Thanks for seeing me."

Next I went to get my car worked on. At the dealership I saw an old friend who works there and had a great conversation with him. As I waited, a retired teacher came in waiting for his car and we had a good long conversation too.

Later in the day I went to see a friend who was in the hospital and got there just as he was being discharged. I got to walk out with him, and I was glad I got there in time to talk to him and let him know I was thinking of him.

For supper I was able to take a friend out for her birthday. I got her Gigi's cupcakes and we ate at El Metate. I think she had a great time.

On Tuesday we went to Nashville and got the great news about Will's heart. We went out to eat and had a great conversation about Will's future. Will has lots of interesting ideas rolling around in his head, and I am excited to see what is going to become of them.

Wednesday we had Kids Club. Lots of good things always happen in Kids Club.

Thursday we got to go to church and pray. It was a special time.

Friday I spent some time with my family.

Saturday I took my niece to see Alice In Wonderland. It was great to spend the afternoon with her.

So you see, there's a lot of good to do in a week. There are people to be with and words to be said. It was a wonderful time. Hope your week was half as good as mine.