So I guess you could say that I’m getting a little travelling done. I just got back last night from the Scranton conference in Pennsylvania. I don’t think there’s many people who could be disappearing on weekends quite like myself. Anyway, Teddy, Mats and I all drove down on Friday after work and had a good time, if only for two short days. The reading was on Luke 22:22-30 and how we needed to humble ourselves because of the One who walks among us. In fact, the subject of humility and our failure tended to be the theme of the conference brought out very nicely in contrast with the One who is everything. I also got to see my older brother and his wife who are headed down today to Florida. Although I was just down there, it’s always nice to visit. Oh yes, I’m now moved into the new house (did I mention that before) and most of my things are slowly finding their way out of the boxes. Smile all.

OK. I’m one day late. But you’ll have to forgive me because I was down in Saint John for the conference there this past weekend and just returned late last night. The conference was wonderful. I love getting together with the YP which I have not seen in such a long time. The Readings were on the book of Ruth, and both practical and profitable for the time. I also especially enjoyed the talk in the Open Meeting on the assembly and the ground of gathering. I think too often our eyes are focused on ourselves and we need to have this focus redirected all too often. It was encouraging. Today also marks the day when I move into our new house, as well as having my younger brother live with me. I guess that means lots of interesting things in the days to come. This coming weekend I hope to make it down the Montrose conference and I’ll let you know how that goes. Smile all.

Oops. Did I miss a week there? I’m sorry. And I don’t even have the excuse that I was travelling although I did just fly in from Manhatten last night after spending the weekend with my brother. Anyway, I’m excited because this week my family intends to be in the area most of the time so I should be seeing lots of them. I know I’m spoiled because I was just home for two weeks one month back, but it’s summer vacation and that means spending time with family. Speaking of which, when I was down in NY this past weekend, I was able to spend some time lounging out on the beaches of Long Island. I think I’d forgotten how much I love the beach and bodysurfing in the waves. It was most wonderful. This coming weekend, I intend DV to make it down to Saint John for the conference there. The only question is: bike or car?