Wedding Bells!

Dear Friends,

We have just returned from a delightful weekend in Northern Virginia. I co-officiated at the wedding of Zach Walrond (my nephew) and Aubrielle Smith. Bride and Groom were both gorgeous, and everything went off without a hitch. Mothers of Bride and Groom both made it, too! Sunday morning, I worshiped at St. Paul United Methodist Church, and later met with the Rev. Denise Bates, the Associate Pastor, about how they do worship, and why they do it the way they do. Their congregation is a bit larger than ours. They have two services on Sundays, mainly traditional, although Denise says she would call it "blended."

We've had a few days at home this week, before taking off for South Carolina, and spending time with my parents, and our children Aaron, Chris, and Tony, and their spouses, and our grandson, Nathan. We have lots of prayer requests for you all. Besides safe travel for all concerned, there is a lot going on in the family. My Dad has his second chemotherapy Tuesday; and the few days following are not too pleasant. My Mother's back is doing much better, and she will have a radio frequency treatment later in June. Tony has taken a new job in Kernersville, NC, so the family will be moving after the house sells (meanwhile, he is staying in "extended stay"). Aaron goes to Captain's school in August and will probably not return to Ft. Bragg, so he and Mary are also putting their house on the market. We certainly appreciate all your prayers.

Over the next two weeks, we worship at Victory Christian Fellowship in Georgetown, SC (praise band, very loud--should be quite different from our usual Sunday fare) and Pawley's Island Presbyterian Church. While we miss you lots, it is really great to worship with other Christians on Sundays. And I'm learning lots!

Grace and Peace to all the Saints at Northside,

Linda