"What is so rare as a day in June, or July?"

    A 'June like' morning invited me out for a nice 2.5 mile walk, which was also thoroughly enjoyed by Trygve.  This was followed by blueberry pancakes which exclude Trygve. Such a contrast to Sunday mornings during the 39 years of my congregational life.
    The newsletter from my first congregation, Zion Lutheran, Mohall, ND, caught up with me. Included in the newsletter were congratulations to two couples on the the 50th anniversary of their wedding. It was of particular interest to me becasue I presided at those weddings. 😊 What's more I remember both of their weddings and details about the preparation. That's a bit surprising. When I was still in seminary I saw a pastor's record book for tracking baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. In my naivete I thought "Why would I need that? Certainly I can remember all those events."  Wrong! Sorry to say there are many I've forgotten, but not  those two. Likely the pandemic meant a muted receptions for them at this milestone. It would be fun to attend the 50th wedding reception of a couple I married. Besides the pandemic there's distance; Mohall and The Little House are 500 miles separated.
    So it is for me, comfortable, blessed and grateful!

Takk for alt,

Al

Trygve, after our walk.