week 9, post 1

It's getting harder and harder to find time to come to Houma, get online, and post blogs. I don't like that. But I think it's a good sign. I'm getting busier and busier "down da bayou." I needed to move my trailer (about 30') and I've gotten that done. I've met several new families. There are several days now that I have not come to town at all. Through my new relationships here, I was privileged to attend a bi-cultural, bi-religious wedding in NO this weekend. The groom is from India, and the bride from Chauvin (down the bayou). So there was a Hindu ceremony (shortened considerably -- to 2 hours) followed by a Christian ceremony. It's a big and wonderful world we live in! Both families were very gracious to welcome this stranger. NO is just a shell of its former self, and it's still a very big and active city!

The pastor is resigning/retiring at the little baptist church down Point Aux Chenes, so I offered myself to help with preaching or whatever. I'm glad I can help. I'm very humbled with the cultural issues involved, but I'm hopeful I can learn. I will also preach at the methodist church at Grand Isle this Sunday.

I still have to be very realistic and modest with my goals. Any successes must be measured in small doses. I covet your continued prayers and support.

Peace, Warren.