From the Helm – Saturday, June 26, 2010

7:50 PM – The moon just rose to the southeast with a breathtaking display of orange and red.  It’s brought about a sense of peace that I’d managed to chase away for bits and pieces of my day.  All is well.  Just been working a bit too focused on the task for my liking; forgetting to allow for human error and the like.  All is well.  It always ends up that way regardless of my fleeting attempts to make it ugly...

- The Beatriz is about fully turned now.  The team arrives tomorrow at noon.  We will stay on here in Manaus until Monday afternoon while we finish up with a few things that had to wait for the next half-business day.  The World Cup games have had a bit of an effect on regular business hours this weekend.  It’s just the way it is when you live amongst the champions of the world…

- Phillip and Sidne arrive Monday as well.  They’ve been down South with Cida for the past several weeks.  I spoke with them earlier today.  They are as excited to be going to the Wai-Wai’s as I am to be able to take them there!

- I’m excited about these next days.  My spirit is calm yet overflowing with sweet anticipation.  I know some beautiful sights and experiences are in store for me and the Team.  There’s a fresh breath of hope and purpose in my heart.  I’m ready for the venture ahead.

At certain times in our lives, things occur that seem to mark what future we may have left with a new hope and clarity.  Several such things have taken place in my own life over these past months.  I look forward to sharing them with all who will listen, just as soon as I feel led to do so.  It’s all good.  All brought about through God’s grace and provision in and for my life. It’s all fine, indeed.

- It’s about time to put this day to rest.  Tomorrow will come soon enough along with the arrival of some dear friends among the arriving team.  As a matter of fact, I have years of history with most of them. So, I look forward to sitting with them and sharing the days as they unfold for us, together.