Last Week

So last week was a great but incredibly busy week.

Left for Camp Sunday afternoon:  check-in, dinner, introductions, etc then back home around 10pm to write sermon and prep for...
Monday: Presided at the Funeral of our parishioner Helen Carlson. It was a well-attended and honoring tribute to this dear Sister which concluded with a Funeral Procession to the Cemetery, graveside Committal and Luncheon at the American Legion Hall in Delavan. Then back to Camp Webb where I served as Chaplain and musician on the music team. Lot's of fun with the kids, especially dress-up dodgeball to cheesy '80's music.

Tuesday:  Camp with the Kids then back to Delavan for our Vestry Picnic. It was a beautiful night on Lake Comus at the home of Vestry Member Pat Leverick enjoying burgers on the grill, delicious homemade goodies and great company. Then back to Camp for evening worship and bed.
Wednesday: Camp with the Kids then out to Elkhorn for our monthly County-wide Clergy Luncheon at Lakeland Community Church. I so appreciate this group. We talked about boundaries and time management and the Sabbath. Then back to Camp.

Wednesday through Saturday:  At Camp Webb with the kids. Time at Camp Webb deserves a lot more commentary but I'll summarize it this way. Beautiful camp on Lauderdale Lakes. So grateful for our Staff who understand how to connect with Youth and speak faith into their lives. So grateful for kids who are open to the Lord and showed real love for one another during the week. And so exhausted from an 8am to 9pm schedule everyday!
Home Saturday afternoon to recover as much of the Sabbath as possible and rest.

Sunday: Woke up at 6am to finish my Adult Education powerpoint on Leviticus 23 and generally prepare for Sunday worship. 8am and 10am Eucharists with 9am Adult Ed between all followed by our Annual Father's Day Brat Cookout on the Patio.

Then a wonderful Father's Day afternoon being on the receiving end of the love my Son and my Bride who took to me Simple in Lake Geneva, got me two cases of Rhinelander beer (the best!) and went for a walk and then settled later in the evening for pizza and homemade Caprese salad to watch the newest GODZILLA movie (Dad's choice for Father's Day).