Well, with the exception of a small bit of talking during time with family at the recent Thanksgiving celebration, I have not spoken since I saw my doctor on November 5th. \u00a0We have been praying and asking you to join us in the effort and so today we began our December schedule. \u00a0I had the privilege of filling in for our Worship Pastor today. \u00a0I do that a few times a year as he goes to conferences, retreats, or family vacations.<\/p>\n
As I write this I can tell you that God gave me exactly what I needed to lead the services and I am so grateful. \u00a0Right now, I don’t have much of a voice. \u00a0I’m trying not to be too frustrated but it is difficult. \u00a0This afternoon Patty made two calls for me and canceled my next 2 events. \u00a0I am thankful for the kindness of those individuals leading for I know this puts them in a very difficult place.<\/p>\n
This week I will be trying to get back into the Ear, Nose, and Throat physician and see if the months worth of silence has gotten rid of the nodule development. \u00a0We are hoping that to be the case and that the hoarseness I’m experiencing tonight is simply because of the workload this morning ( 45 min rehearsal and 2 morning worship services) after not having spoken in a month or if there’s other issues. \u00a0Appreciate your prayers.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, we are still balancing family with ministry. \u00a0Prayers there too, please!<\/p>\n
Hope you have a blessed Christmas season!
\nJohn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Well, with the exception of a small bit of talking during time with family at the recent Thanksgiving celebration, I have not spoken since I saw my doctor on November 5th. \u00a0We have been praying and asking you to join … Continue reading