A time apart's setting sun

From Manitoba's border to 30 miles from South America
..6000 miles driven , 6 novels listened to, 4 books read,  6 congregation's visited for worship,fishing in ontario, minnesota, florida, and ohio,..making new friends, hanging out with old friends,...
5 sites snorkled, and the chance to be with Sue for our 35th anniversary cruise and a quick stop to be with Marta in Atlanta, I write this penultimate post with some satisfaction and great gratitude for the time away.
The valentine cruise was completed as we disembarked on Ash Wednesday, an interesting swing of indulgence to the beginning of my annual fast. Today is the eve of my return to the office of word and sacrament. How does one measure the significance of being away an extended period when ones identity has been associated with the continuity of day to day life as a parish pastor?  Like most things, to be determined after a while back in the saddle...My last blog in this journey will be a  list of  best of/most memorable experiences.  Here's a tease...
Most amusing experience worshiping in another Lutheran church...any guesses, ?  I still laugh when I think about it! Then I feel bad, because for those good folks it was the climax of their worship!  But my God, it was classic..Want to know?
You have to tune in next week for the finale
Until then this is sabbatical short-timer William, with a very grateful heart! Renewed, relaxed, and recreated.