continuing my story

Where was I? For those of you who have not read the previous blogs, I was just explaining how God dramatically changed the course of my life at age 18. So, I was teaching kids church every Sunday morning at Westpark and going to school to get my teaching degree. I lived with my grandma and grandpa in Parma, Ohio. They fed me well. Thanks Gram (Like she reads my blog!) Anyway, I really started to notice how nice and sweet Pastor Russ was. Our college bunch got together often and even though I didn't go to Immanuel anymore I was still welcomed. We went tobogganing, ice skating, bowling, running (of course) and ate together often. One night I was having dinner at Dee Dee's house. They had invited Pastor Russ to come too. I just started to see him in a different light. He loved God sooo much, but I insisted he was way too good for me and that I was Crazy for even having an interest in him.
The more I prayed the more I thought about Pastor Russ. AHHH! It was starting to bother me now. I asked God to remove him from my mind. IT was no use, so I confided in Dee Dee. I told her I think I like him. She said great. Of course, no help. So I made an appointment with the pastor's wife. I went into her office and told her I had a problem. I said I liked someone and I know that I shouldn't. She immediately said I know its Pastor Russ and I've already fasted and prayed about it. You need to get his attention. So clean his house. Wow, was I taken aback. What? clean his house? What? She approves of my feelings. Boy, was I confused.
I took her advice. No, I didn't clean his house, I made him a pie. A homemade apple pie and put it in a big white box with a fall colored bow and wished him a happy thanksgiving. I placed it on his stove (his door was always open) when he wasn't home and left it there. I thought he might like it. He loved it and thanked me with his big smile that made my heart melt.
Even though I got his attention, he still showed no interest in me in that way, so I just continued to teach and pray and keep my mind on Jesus. I was always busy(not me) doing something-at this point I was singing in the singing Christmas tree!

That month-December-Pastor Russ announced to the church that he would be resigning and moving back to Pittsburgh....more to follow later

Enjoy this beautiful Sunny Day!!!