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So, life is interesting — a cliche that really says nothing.

Imagine eating new food.  Life is interesting.

Imagine escaping from police.  Life is interesting.

Imagine expressing your religion in a country where your religion is not accepted.  Life is interesting.

Yesterday we tried to impress upon our youth these very scenarios.  You see, a young lady who has been working with our youth is going to a country where all of these things may happen.  We role played the possibilities.  There was running and storytelling and vomiting (OK, someone just spit the food on the floor). 

The statement, “life is interesting,” just didn’t seem acceptable once we were done.  Maybe scary, maybe unexpected, maybe fearful.  But just “interesting?”  I think not!

Mike has been a friend for decades.  When his wife passed away recently, I performed the funeral.  He has dropped his van at our house while he takes the bus to family or friends (the depot is a block or so away).

This winter he will winter with his daughter, and probably remain there permanently (there is slight possibility he would come back to Eatonia to live, but only very, very slight).  This weekend he packs up to leave.

We decided to have tea with him this morning.  The time around the table in the Tea and Tassel Tea room on First in Eatonia was  treat.  We blessed Mike as we prayed for him.  We discussed some of his life jobs and even the fantastic deal he got in buying his house decades ago.  Now the house if for sale, and I am saddened that he is going.  May God indeed pour his fullest blessings on him.

Oh, and if you are ever in Eatonia, consider tea at the Tea and Tassel!  Here are some of the things you can look forward to:

Tea & Tassel on First

Eatonia, Saskatchewan

111 1st Avenue West

Phone: (306) 967-2822

Hours:

Open February through December 23, Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Reservations recommended

* Victorian style.
* Located in a gift shop.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags prepared in a teapot.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free.
* Private parties for adults and children.
* Outdoor seating.
* Credit cards accepted.

Please call if you would like to make reservations.

Pastor’s together.  Talking, watching instructional DVD’s, eating, praying, more eating, bowling (thank goodness for a scheduled chiropractic appointment today).  All good, in the midst of the recognition that this world is not all good.

Tomorrow is our SPN – Senior Pastor’s Network.  We gather a few times a year.  To inspire one another, to learn, to push ourselves, to support and encourage.  Generally we do this in a 24 hour period.

My turn to host is tomorrow — or should I say, my wife will serve as our hostess.

So, tonight we went over the meals.  They will be great!  And we will house the three other pastors who will be here.  Our basement suite suits beautifully.

The menu is great.  Thanks to my very gracious wife!

And so, I’ll eat, drink and enjoy the “fellow”ship we journey on from noon to lunch the next day!!