The first week of classes are over. With the added pressure of the full-time job I'm working in La Jolla for National University (supposed to finish Sept 7th, although I doubt we'll be done by then considering we just received the needed information for the presentation last week), and the banquet for Floresta, and the re-creation of a website for Gray Suit Marketing, along with setting up other meetings and finding time to spend with friends... we can just say the last couple weeks have been really full. I've spent a lot of time in creating the projects, curriculum, syllabus, management system, assignments, etc. for the class, and that normally gets done in the evenings between all the other work.
I did have the opportunity to go to see Mike on Thursday night, just 24 hours before he passed away. While Tiana, Stef, Kelly and I were there with Laura, Ryan, Liz, Charlene, Big Mike, and Mike's brother Buck, we were able to speak with him off and on, and try to be a presence with him in a time of true suffering and brokeness. Mike's body had quickly deteriorated from the cancer that spread from his lungs throughout his body, which happened in just a short few days time. When I said bye to Mike I think he did recognize me and went from being startled to very calm and relaxed, and although we're not sure of his level of consciousness that night, I'm sure he knows he was very loved and appreciated every time we saw him. Mike's service is at 6pm in OB on Wednesday evening. Anyone that knew Mike and wishes to join us can either e-mail me or any of the pastors or members of the congregation of Mid-City Church of the Nazarene.
Today after church a group of us went to a park for a going away party (again!) for Kelly Tirrill. She will be leaving for Kenya on Wednesday and plans to be there for the next few months in research. Kelly has been to several countries in Africa, including Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda and has told me she very much feels like a torn citizen between Africa and the USA (I guess that's why they say we're resident aliens... ehh? ya?...). So much of her friends and family are here, but her friends and mission in Africa is such a large part of her life and heart as well. Kelly's really one of the most sincere, kind hearted, and loving people I've met - she'll be missed for sure. Again!
I did have the opportunity to go to see Mike on Thursday night, just 24 hours before he passed away. While Tiana, Stef, Kelly and I were there with Laura, Ryan, Liz, Charlene, Big Mike, and Mike's brother Buck, we were able to speak with him off and on, and try to be a presence with him in a time of true suffering and brokeness. Mike's body had quickly deteriorated from the cancer that spread from his lungs throughout his body, which happened in just a short few days time. When I said bye to Mike I think he did recognize me and went from being startled to very calm and relaxed, and although we're not sure of his level of consciousness that night, I'm sure he knows he was very loved and appreciated every time we saw him. Mike's service is at 6pm in OB on Wednesday evening. Anyone that knew Mike and wishes to join us can either e-mail me or any of the pastors or members of the congregation of Mid-City Church of the Nazarene.
Today after church a group of us went to a park for a going away party (again!) for Kelly Tirrill. She will be leaving for Kenya on Wednesday and plans to be there for the next few months in research. Kelly has been to several countries in Africa, including Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda and has told me she very much feels like a torn citizen between Africa and the USA (I guess that's why they say we're resident aliens... ehh? ya?...). So much of her friends and family are here, but her friends and mission in Africa is such a large part of her life and heart as well. Kelly's really one of the most sincere, kind hearted, and loving people I've met - she'll be missed for sure. Again!
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