Busy month so far! Annette and I had a great anniversary getaway last weekend, after Ethan and I ran (slowly!) the Charleston 5k. It was my 12th in a row and it was fun. Then his momma and I, on Sun. after church, took off for an overnight in the mountains. We had a great time - relaxing, good to get away and just spend a little while focusing on each other and nuthin' else - including work and "thinking about the future."
Then this week I had a full docket but on Wednesday my staff worked a miracle and got me out of the Court House by 3 so I could make an appearance at the Supreme Court reception at the Governor's Mansion at 5. It was fun and interesting - got to meet both Gov. and Mrs. Manchin for the first time and see some other friends, and also shake hands with three of the Supreme Court Justices. Then back on the road and home in time to say goodnight to Ethan - a full day - one of those where I was tired but felt like I'd gotten a lot done, and a lot of good stuff done.
This weekend was our first of five for Youth Leader Core (YLC), a statewide denominational program I've directed before. This is the first time I've done it without one of my own kids being in it. Kids are selected by their pastors and youth leaders for their own leadership qualities, and we have five intensive weekends focusing on developing good leadership skills in God's Kingdom and the church. I have a great leadership team with four others, including two college students who went through YLC not all that long ago themselves, and 12 students. We were at my church this weekend and will be in Summersville in October, Nitro in January, Crab Orchard in February and Morgantown in April. Or at least that's the plan now -
Got some interesting word this weekend on yet another possible option for after January career-wise which I'll be pursuing. Don't know why - maybe this is just wishful thinking - but feels like some positive and maybe even surprising opportunities are just around the corner -
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