COVID-19 Lockdown, Day 61

Hello, friends!

So, I have gotten a total of 5 responses to my survey, all of them recommending that I keep writing the survey,and 4 of these recommending I keep writing this blog  until the end of Phase 4. Four out of five are responses from my biggest fans, plus some of the few people I allow to give me a hard time (though one rarely does; she knows who she is). One is an art teacher who took an interest in me as a child; she would always shake her head and ask me, "What am I going to do with you?"So, while I have not officially made up my mind, I will most likely keep writing this blog. Since The Wife does not like beards, She-sits-by-the-hearth recommended removing the beard after Phase 2 ends--to put my wife out of her misery. So, as long as she is good, I will oblige her. 😀

Let's get back to that church bombing for a moment. I was able to speak to the pastor of that church, First Pentecostal of Holly Spring, Mississippi. They are not going to let terrorism stop them from their mission. Just as I suggested, they had a service outside the ruins last night. Good for them! They have started a GoFundMe page to raise funds to start rebuilding their sanctuary. If you want to help out, here is the link:https://www.gofundme.com/f/church-rebuild-after-attack

In other news, I will be returning to my Saturday job in June. Halleluyah! Also in June, I have a vacation at the end of the month. I plan to spend the first few days of that vacation at a Lutheran monastery. Yes, there is such a thing, and it is located in Michigan. I need to spend some time in a quiet place away from everyone. After all, between stress at work, stress at home, drama sometimes at church, and people dying, I need some time to regroup and to get more peace of mind. This retreat is what I need right now, and it is immensely affordable.

That's all I have for now. Besides, it is time for bed.

--Signing off.

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