Superintendent Ed was working today with Russell, Mary Alyce (the Queen of Caulk) and Joan and, a NEW face to the Ministry Project, Pete. Frank and I joined them mid-afternoon and homeowner Ken participated all day today to help get the back of the house done and the front, left wall done to the top. Finally some visual evidence that we've been doing something!
Now about this irony and Grace...
It's ironic that there are no photos from today because that is where Frank and I were for much of the day. We photographed the wedding of Shawn and Sarah, Greg and Regina's son. You would have thought that a day spent taking photos would have included photos from today's work but it just wasn't meant to be. It was this same situation that showed me God's grace to us.
Our friend and brother, Greg, began a long time ago the planning and talk about getting this project accomplished. You might or might not have noticed that he has not been able to participate. God raised up another "Superintendent" for the project and Ed has given and given of himself beyond measure. Today's blog post is both a show of support for Greg and an expression of thanksgiving to God for his provision through Ed.
Greg has endured many trials over the past weeks... his brutal work demands and the stresses of his family. That's where the grace comes in. Today I witnessed a family celebration of marriage where a dying grandmother was able to attend the wedding of her grandson; a wife whose husband performed the marriage. The specifics are too numerous to go into but suffice it to say that it was by God's grace that she was able to be there. How much she saw, or heard, or what will happen now doesn't really matter. Her attendance was not just for her benefit but it was an inspiration to all present. When the car drove into the edge of the back yard, I couldn't help but think of the biblical story of the lame man whose friends lowered him through the roof in order for him to be touched by Jesus. (Thanks Frank and Christy!)
I also witnessed a grandfather with Alzheimer's almost flawlessly perform the ceremony and marry his grandson. (So he didn't tell Shawn he could kiss the bride, but that took care of itself! Who doesn't kiss at a wedding?!) It was the patience and guidance of the family that allowed this to happen. Again, a show of God's goodness to us in that, through Him and His love, we support and tolerate each other and He has blessed us with family... this family, for many families that were present today, and for our church family.
Truly "Blest Be the Tie That Binds".
