Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — Sep 7, 2018
Who ever heard of such a thing? Co-pastors, who began as strangers, becoming good friends? When I moved to Davenport, IA, early in 1980, it was with high hopes, but, perhaps with a bit of naivety, about being a co-pastor. Perhaps only a fool would think it would be easy. But, nevertheless we persisted. With the help of an excellent consultant and our own serious commitment K and I, formed an effective team that worked together for 8 years. Now, 38 years later, we remain good friends.
Not only did we work well together, our wives and children, who were approximately the same age, bonded. The years in Davenport yielded good friends, whom I am now visiting in Iowa City, as a part of my 11th annual IA tour. Yes, I am so gifted.
When we moved to Davenport, Joanne was hired as a counselor in the Western Illinois Office of Lutheran Social Service, officed in Moline. When the director of that office resigned Joanne was made director. This began her ascent through the ranks of Lutheran Social Service organizations.
Yes, yes, her absence is very present on this tour, but then, it always is.
Blessings
Al
Not only did we work well together, our wives and children, who were approximately the same age, bonded. The years in Davenport yielded good friends, whom I am now visiting in Iowa City, as a part of my 11th annual IA tour. Yes, I am so gifted.
When we moved to Davenport, Joanne was hired as a counselor in the Western Illinois Office of Lutheran Social Service, officed in Moline. When the director of that office resigned Joanne was made director. This began her ascent through the ranks of Lutheran Social Service organizations.
Yes, yes, her absence is very present on this tour, but then, it always is.
Blessings
Al
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