What Happened Last Night!

It all began when I volunteered to do a five minute

devotional for the choir based on THIS BLOG. 

Afterward, my friend Sharon Harvey asked me if I

would come to her "small group" and present

the same to them.  I was flattered.  I had another "gig."

Funny, I felt that way until it became time to

fulfill my commitment.  Same way with the choir.

I end up saying to myself,

"What was I thinking?"

Especially when Sharon told me I had 25 minutes

as my part of the program.

(As you will see later, I am really just 'keeding!')

So last night I showed up at the "small group."

Sharon had not given me any idea how many were involved.

Sadly, there was a death in Sharon's family yesterday,

so she was unable to be there.

But...

My long time, dear friend, Gail Calder was waiting

for me outside to help me park.

First hint:  there were A LOT of cars there.

Gail was wonderful.  She took me under her wing

for the entire evening.  I heart Gail!

Well...I've never seen so many ladies!  

It is a huge small group!

Gail said they were missing at least a couple, but

there were 16 there!

Second nerve-inducing hint:

I was told that Sandy Smith, our marvelous

pastor's wife...

(Wait...he is marvelous but she is, too...)

speaks for the group once a year.

Ohhhh, noooo.

This is my second speaking gig.  

Don't be expecting Sandy here, please girls!

After having the best pizza and the most 

beautiful salads, everyone sat down

to listen to meeee!  Yikes!

I told them how it came about that I was there,

did the five minute "choir thing,"

then shared some of my other favorite blogs.

They were so receptive and encouraging.

I felt God's presence and was totally at ease.

There was one question when I concluded.

One of my favorite ladies there asked,

"What is a blog?"

Various of the others attempted to explain to her!

It was a truly wonderful, blessed evening.

I made some new friends, although I am going

to have a hard time remembering all their names!

I passed out as many of my calling cards as I

had brought--not enough--

so maybe I will get some new readers!

My prayer as always is...

Let others see Jesus in me.