Well, with the exception of a small bit of talking during time with family at the recent Thanksgiving celebration, I have not spoken since I saw my doctor on November 5th.  We have been praying and asking you to join us in the effort and so today we began our December schedule.  I had the privilege of filling in for our Worship Pastor today.  I do that a few times a year as he goes to conferences, retreats, or family vacations.

As I write this I can tell you that God gave me exactly what I needed to lead the services and I am so grateful.  Right now, I don’t have much of a voice.  I’m trying not to be too frustrated but it is difficult.  This afternoon Patty made two calls for me and canceled my next 2 events.  I am thankful for the kindness of those individuals leading for I know this puts them in a very difficult place.

This week I will be trying to get back into the Ear, Nose, and Throat physician and see if the months worth of silence has gotten rid of the nodule development.  We are hoping that to be the case and that the hoarseness I’m experiencing tonight is simply because of the workload this morning ( 45 min rehearsal and 2 morning worship services) after not having spoken in a month or if there’s other issues.  Appreciate your prayers.

In the meantime, we are still balancing family with ministry.  Prayers there too, please!

Hope you have a blessed Christmas season!
John