I survived

It took a bit of self-convincing on Saturday morning, but I made it out to the West LA Church retreat at the Oaks in Lancaster (Lake Hughes) this past weekend.  

It seems so strange after years of leaping headlong into strange and unknown travel and ministry environments in South America to struggle with a local trip to the mountains.    
I am grateful for the West LA church family for the encouragement and support that they have given me.  

It was also good to reconnect with JEMS co-worker, Kevin West.  It was my first opportunity to hear him speak as he serves in a different ministry field (Japan).  

A significant adjustment for me will be the transition from being active and independent to becoming less so with the limitation of medical requirements.  Pray for me that I don't lose the emotional and spiritual side of the battle.  Thanks.