Sorry, I can't make it

1 Thessalonians 5:11

¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.


I attend Calhoun Christian Church.  I love where I am going to church.  We average 30 some people for Sunday mornings.  I do a lot at the church obviously as do others.  We all love each other and get along.  Steven loves going long enough to give everyone at church hugs and tell them that he loves them.  Everyone tells us that his hugs make their week.  It is one thing that will be hard to deal with when he moves out.  I know that people will miss him and his hugs.  Since we are a small church, we rely on each other to get things done if we can't make it.  Tonight is our mother/daughter,father/son banquet.  I am the one who arranges the fellowships for the most part.  This one is a little different as it is the only one that the church provides the meal.  So, I have running to do this afternoon and then setting it up tonight.  I came to realize that I may not make it tonight.  Bryan didn't get many loads this week and had to slot for today.  I didn't know if his mom could watch Steven or not.  However, I didn't panic.  I know that all I have to do is call on some ladies at the church and they will get it done.  I am going to get there tonight, but it would be fine if I didn't.  They also know that the last minute things could change if Steven decides he wants to have a meltdown.  I have gone to churches 3-4x bigger than this and not had the same feeling of knowing it will get done even if I can't be there.  But this family, I have support.  That is what we are to do.  We are family and we support each other.  I don't foresee where my physical family would not get together for Christmas somewhere if I couldn't do it.   My brother Steve has taken over Thanksgiving since mom passed away and I do Christmas.  I know that not everyone has the peace of knowing that their physical family is there for them.  I hurt for those that don't.  I hope that where you go to church you have a spiritual family that will be there for you.  If not, I would suggest a different church.  We are to be there to support, love and care for each other. 

Take Care and God Bless,
Sherri


Some of the fine people at our yearly church work day