"As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.
"What has happened?" the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby-carriage along the sidewalk.
"Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know," replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.""
- L. Frank Baum, "The Land of Oz"
Sunday, June 20, 2010
It's been one of those mornings. Nothing major (certainly nothing even remotely approaching tribulation) has happened, but I still faced a few challenges. I was up late last night, and woke up this morning early to discover that the water heater wasn't working. I spent most of the time I had planned to use to prepare for the morning's CYS service scrambling in the attic trying to determine what was wrong. I ended up re-lighting the pilot and that seemed to do the trick.
So it's been a bit of a scattered morning, and after getting the College/Young Singles worship time practiced with Molly, Andrew, Andrew, and Leslie I headed back home to check on the water heater (and finish some prep). So I'm missing church, on Father's day. I'll head back in a bit for the College/Young Singles class.
I say all that to say this: To whoever wrote "I Love Bill Roberts" on the whiteboard in Roadside - I don't know who you are, family member or friend, but I thank you. I needed to see that this morning, and to be reminded of the One who always, always loves, and who used you today to encourage me. That did the trick!
I saw that and I have a theory as to who wrote it but that doesn't matter because I'm sure that everyone in that room felt the same way.
I love you Bill Roberts.
Enjoy the rest of your Father's Day, you deserve it. Today was just another example of how you give your all to your family and church family. :)