Friday - Today marks the end of my first week back in the office. After the drama of the last several weeks, a week of "normal" felt pretty good. It was good to see my colleagues again, catching up on all the happenings & connecting with friends.
I was glad to know how well they functioned (as I knew they would) together, stepping up their leadership in my absence. They served the FMC body well, loving people, developing ministries & executing with excellence. It was a blessing to me to see how well they served. Thank you to FMC's Pastoral Care & Development team of Bill Hickle, Debbie Closson, Keith Reynolds & Laura Harmon. I am honored to serve with such a high-caliber group of people. They are a gift to our church!
With my return to work, our family shifted gears yet again, as the full-time nurse & home maker was now going "part-time." The reality of the kids schedules & mine made it a bit more challenging. There were a few short-tempers & even a meltdown or two, but overall, we all did very well in making the necessary adjustments.
This week was challenging for Suze & I in particular as this was the first time we'd been apart from one another for about a month. I enjoyed being the primary care-giver for her, looking after her needs & being fully present with her. She also found it comforting & so it was a bit of a transition to have to say goodbye to one another in the morning.
Tonight, Suze is going to venture out for Mackenzie's play at Blackhawk Middle School. We've got a comfortable chair lined up for her near the exit so that she can enjoy Mackenzie's performance as "Norma" in a Neil Simon production called "Short & Suite." One of us will take her home at the intermission & then return for the final curtain call. We're grateful that Suze is feeling up to going out for Mackenzie's performance, yet another "normal" that is welcome to the Fair family!
Thank you for your continued prayers & all of the practical expressions of support. We feel very secure in God's hands & you have been a big part of making that a reality!
Amazed by the God Who's Got It,
Kelly
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