It’s been one of those weeks…
…A number of pastoral care issues have come up for me this week and therefore my blogging presence has been minimal. Besides the individual I mentioned in my "Sunday morning prayer" post from this past Sunday I have a parishioner(who lives in Waseca, MN — 1 1/2 hours away) who just had a stroke. I left this morning and just got back this afternoon. Tomorrow is going to be packed with nursing home visits plus I have a couple home communions to celebrate this week. I guess when it rains it pours (literally and figuratively).
But through all these pastoral care visits I have seen and heard many stories of God’s faithfulness. One parishioner told me about a dream she had when Jesus came and spoke to her. It gave her so much comfort and gave me goosebumps. F (the individual from my "Sunday morning prayer" post) is still going strong and taking everything in stride and is as feisty as ever (our Lion’s meeting last night was interesting — in a good way).
I have more visits tomorrow and am looking forward to more reminders of God’s faithfulness. Whether we are active and running around, sick and in bed, or immobilized because of a stroke, God uses each of us to proclaim and show His love. Each of us has a purpose…even to our dying day. And…to our dying day…GOD IS FAITHFUL!!!
God bless and take care!
-edh-
The Heart of a Pastor 
I always enjoy celebrating communion in people’s homes. The reasons for the visit isn’t always a pleasant one, but sharing in the feast reminds always us of God’s great love and his promise to be with us always.
I find that I usually receive as much as I give when I visit with people.