Pastor Josh, Emily and their little 2 year old daughter, Sierra, were kind enough to take the time to motor down from their home in Conifer to bring supper here to the Lucas House. It consisted of Fettuccine and Alfredo with garlic bread on the side.
Josh advised that he may have an opportunity to lead a church down in Kim, CO near Trinidad and Raton. He preached there as an audition of sorts. An offer is yet to come but he has some concerns even if one does come. So, we will have to see.
It's amazing to see how little Sierra has developed. She's a particularly smart and pretty gal. Reminds me of her mother.
Anyway, it was refreshing to have our ties renewed and strengthened by their welcomed visit. They also brought greetings from Rich, Marge and Jeremy Nelson from Littleton.
During supper Josh informed me that he ran into the owner of KGOAT Radio 102.7 FM. She mentioned my previous radio interview a few weeks ago and advised she was looking for me to ask me to either come back for an additional interview or to talk of possibly having my own time slot. Quite coincidentally, I ran into Amy Sue who DJs at KGOAT this morning who will pass on my phone number to the owners. It all sounds exciting.
Pastor Craig of Calvary Evergreen Church picked me and Amy P up this morning to attend church and to participate in procuring foodstuffs at the Tin Shed both for myself and the homeless in Idaho Springs.
Bonnie and Brian who operate the pantry discussed with me the possibility of taking food over to the United Church on the Monday after the pantry opened to cook a dinner for the homeless and poor of Idaho Springs using the left over food. The pantry opens every other Sunday afternoon. We also talked of bringing over food to the United Church to distribute to the poor and homeless.
Bonnie, Brian and Pastor Craig commissioned me to discuss the matter with Pastor Bill of the United Church to bring it to the Church Board. We would use the Church Fellowship Hall facilities if the Board sees fit to approve such use.
Pastor Craig brought up the idea of my staying on in Idaho Springs to facilitate the implementation of these ideas with the possibility of signing me on as an Assistant Pastor. Of course, all of this is in the idea stage and nothing is of yet formalized. But, it is fodder for thought nonetheless.
If any of these possible situations materialize I would have to consider staying on here in Idaho Springs until at least everything got off the ground so to speak. However, let me just say that I am still looking forward to walking west come June.
The water situation at the Lucas House has remained unchanged due to my lack of finding concrete blankets to lay around the openings in the house foundation which has led to freezing pipes. So, in the meantime I have been collecting water in gallon jugs to use for washing dishes, cleaning, drinking and flushing the toilet.
I have become appalled at how much water I use. I have been using up around 5-6 gallons per day. I have around 30 jugs to fill and carry from various locations around town. A gallon of water weighs 8 pounds so I am getting a real good workout carrying water every day.
I now empathize greatly with the Samaritan woman in the biblical story who evidently carried great quantities of water every day from Jacob's well into town.
It is expected to snow here starting tomorrow afternoon with possibly 5 or more inches. The temps will start dropping accordingly. Winter is coming back after a brief vacation.
My evenings are spent in reading, watching Downton Abbey on my laptop while enjoying what's left of my Nicaraguan cigar while drinking some hazelnut flavored coffee using one of the coffee cups I chose from the China inventory stored in the lower level of the Lucas House.
Although such evenings are relaxing they can be quite lonely without company. However, I have had quiet evenings for years now after my divorce so I am aquainted with the solitude and have made peace with it and everything else that comes with it.
Tomorrow Amy P and I are planning a morning hike before the snow arrives. Since it's Monday tomorrow clothes washing at the laundromat is in store. A visit to the library is sure to happen as well.
I find myself on the threshold of new and exciting happenings no matter which way it all goes. This is making me thankful and grateful to God that I can still have purpose. Amen to that.
I will say goodnight and God bless you all.
BR Schoenbein
February 21, 2016- Sunday
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