Love, Sweat and Tears

Dear Friends

Sometimes God surprises us! One of the big surprises of this past summer at All Saints’ was how involved Kathleen became with the church Pre-school. She went from occasional part time volunteer helper, to an integral part of the staff. They’re fine with my going home to California this coming Monday. They want Kathleen to stay!

I call this blog “Love Sweat and Tears”. Kathleen was quickly loved, and she loved being with the children and dedicated teachers. Everyone sweats in this climate, and while I sweated most on Sunday mornings in my vestments (with water always close by to drink), Kathleen sweated every day for a few hours. And then there were the tears. Until today it was the tears of little children and their separation anxieties at the beginning of the school year. Today, it was tears that come with saying goodbye.

Sometimes God surprises us. Not all surprises are good, but for Kathleen, the surprise of being needed and appreciated so much, and for the chance to do what she is so good at, was a wonderful one.

John