New development...

In an interesting turn of events... I have been given the green light to circulate my personal information form and actively seek a call to parish ministry. I am so relieved.

Final assessment... check!

Thursday I went to Ft. Worth to meet with my presbytery committee for my final assessment. I passed but I won't be able to circulate my "Personal Information Form" until I am "certified" on December 13. Now I am going over "Church Information Forms" and waiting.

Last night... I got a little help

In Memory of Austin, Bob, and Bill.

The Day of the Dead (or the Día de los Muertos, in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico with variations observed in other Latin American countries and in other parts of the world. The Mexican celebration occurs on November 1 (All Saints' Day) and November 2 (All Souls' Day).

Though the subject matter may be considered morbid from the perspective of many western cultures, celebrants typically approach the Day of the Dead joyfully. Traditionally, the mood is bright and cheerful, with an emphasis on celebrating and honoring the lives of the deceased and celebrating the continuation of life. Death is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new stage in life.