Before I head off to dream land, I needed to take a moment to share a word of thanks and appreciation for the thanks and appreciation that you showed me and my family on Sunday.

Thank You To My Grace Place Spiritual Family!  This past Sunday, the Grace Place family surprised me and my family with a Pastor Appreciation Sunday.  They recognized us and presented each of us with gifts and then we all enjoyed a very sweet lunch together.

The really special thing for me, was the recognition of my family.  I cannot express how much it meant to me, that someone actually took the time to recognize and appreciate the contribution and sacrifice of my family.  The outfits that you so carefully picked out for my two girls, was an amazing expression of love, because it was evident that you took time to think through and pick them out something from stores that reflect their personalities and tastes.

The Pandora bracelet that you gave to Joy and the special charms mean more than any of you could possibly have any idea.  And the debate about what to give me and the decision to let me decide for myself, touched me, because I know that you actually took the time to really want everything to be special and just right.

I do love each of you and I just want to say thank you so much from my heart to yours.  It is a beautiful thing to be appreciated and made even more beautiful and special because of your attention to detail.

The big question about will I be replacing my ipad and with what is still a mystery, but I will let you know just as soon as I figure it out and will be blessed to say to everyone who sees it:  “Look at what my spiritual family gave to me!”