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   Mr. Leeny has to have all of his teeth extracted and has to get full dentures. They're breaking to pieces because of the widespread decay. Our dentist, who's a DMD and doesn't pull teeth, referred him to another practice where they have a DDS and make impressions for dentures. His evaluation appointment is October 7. (Mr. Leeny asked the dentist if the new practice was going to be his dentist after the procedures. We had to remind him he wouldn't have teeth any more so he wouldn't need a dentist except for occasional denture adjustments. He really likes our current dentist and is going to miss him.)

   When I get home, I'm calling a member of the church's Transition Committee. The temp remarked on Sunday that he doesn't "bond" with the churches he serves for several reasons, one of which is so that the members will "feel the vacuum of the [pastoral] vacancy." I told him he needn't worry; I've been feeling the vacuum since January. This committee has met several times but the rest of the membership hears nothing. I want to know what's going on. I can't keep living in a vacuum.

   My neighbors have a 6-week-old Himalayan kitten that either the wife's mother or a friend of her mother rescued. His name is Jackson, and he has an eye infection. The neighbor introduced us Sunday night and asked if I knew what could be wrong with him. His eyes are oozing and crusty, and he was acting lethargic. I told her to take him to the vet in the morning. I'll have to check to see how he's doing.

   Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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   Gosh Leeny,you sure have a plateful! I'm sorry about the vacuum in your church,hopefully you will find someone to talk to.
   My Dad's teeth are like that,he has dementia and eats a lot of candy and his teeth are falling out,he wants to go the dentist to get them "fixed". I told him that they will not likely be able to be fixed.
   Sorry to hear about the little himmy.
   Prayers for you.

   Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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   I've been in that vacuum, too Leeny. We have been without a pastor since last November and we have an interim pastor who doesn't mind bonding but both he and his wife have been really sick this past summer and everything feels like it is falling apart. Its not a good feelin and I, too have no idea what is going on

   Posted 3 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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   Oh, Leeny. {{{HUGS}}}

   Posted 3 years ago by jcat #

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   Oh, my dear Leeny, don't know what to say. Nothing seems to end for you. I hope that Mr. Leeny gets some relief from his teeth and that the himmy gets well as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. mama Lynn

   Posted 3 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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   That is kind of an odd statement by the interim pastor. I can see why he wouldn't want folks to get so attached that they don't search diligently for a permanent pastor, but instead of being a "place holder," he should be trying to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation. I hope a permanent replacement is found very soon!!

   Good luck with dealing with Mr. Leeny's health issues. I hope you are still having time to take care of yourself!! Thanks for the update!

   Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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   I hope that the search committee finds a permanant pastor for you soon! That can be stressful to a congregation. I hope you keep taking care of yourself and hold Mr. Leeny accountable. Take care!

   Posted 3 years ago by SoxsMom #

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   Leeny, I'm so sorry you're going through so much upheaval. I hope you can help your neighbors with their new kitten, and maybe get to spend some time with Jackson; kitties are so good for relieving stress (OK, except for George, sometimes :) )

   I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to find the information about museum putty for me; it looks like that's going to solve our broken cow problem, and I appreciate your taking the time when you have so much on your own plate.

   ((((Leeny))))

   Posted 3 years ago by Kilroy #

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   Oh Leeny..it's always something isn't it? I am sorry you have so much on your plate. Know you can vent here if need be, we love you and are here for you.
   ((Leeny))

   Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #

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    The Transition Committee member wasn't home last night, and I left a message on her answering machine to call me. I think I'll call from my office today, too; she's retired and may be home then. This pastor-search process is supposed to take 1 TO 2 YEARS before it is completed and someone permanent is called. The congregation has to do a self-study to see what kind of ministry it's called to do; the synod bishops have to find matching candidates; the candidates have to visit and be interviewed; the congregation has to vote; the candidate has to be called and installed. Well, I don't keep very well under vacuum packaging, and it's unnerving to know that there's no one who's "watching my back" in a time of crisis. It's this bizarre situation in which there's A pastor, but he's not OUR pastor, even though he's in our church. If this is some kind of mind game that the denomination plays with its congregations, I don't care much for it.

    On a more pleasant note, the dinner with retired-former-pastor-and-his-wife, David and Paula, is now officially scheduled for Oct. 2 at 6:00. Mr. Leeny wanted to go on and do it while he still has teeth. That, at least, will be a respite from this church stuff. David has too much integrity even to go there, so the topic won't even be raised.

    I got home too late last night to check on Jackson; I'll look in on him this evening.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    Hang in there Leeny, pastor or no pastor you can always speak directly to the Lord and he is always there!!!
    How is the neighbor kitty doing??

    Posted 3 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    I hit the return on that last post accidentally before the message was anywhere near finished; all the information is there now.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    2b, not long ago I bought a book of cat-oriented Christian devotions. I read the first one. The main point of it was that, just as our cats are sometimes less than pleasant, we still love them and welcome them when they come to curl up in our laps; so does God still love us even with our sins and shortcomings, and we should spend time "curled up in his lap."

    The problem with that, though, is that the God of Israel has no lap. He's a spirit. I can't curl up in God's lap, and metaphors just don't help right now. I didn't read any more of the devotions.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    (((Leeny))) I lift you up to Our Lord and ask that through his spirit that you can feel him physically embracing you. You are so cared for here at TDK and I hope that somehow you can feel the virtual hugs and warm wishes coming your way.

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    {{{Leeny}}}

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

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    Well, I called the transition committee member this afternoon and told her everything (we know each other well), making the main point that I want and need them to GET ON WITH IT in finding a pastor. She told me that the temp is supposed to guide us in the process, that a month from now we're going to have a congregational meeting where we construct a time line of the church's history, and that she would share with the committee (which the temp chairs) my concern about the slowness of the process without using my name. I told her I didn't care if she did use my name and that she could tell them anything I said. I don't say things if I'm not willing to put my name on them.

    Anyone heard of the movie called "Imitation of Life"? The remake is better than the original. Anyway, a lot of the time, I feel like I've lived an imitation life. I came from a middle-class, two-parent family--but my parents were mentally ill and abusive. I have a master's degree--but I stopped halfway to my career goal, never did find a way to get unstuck, and spent twenty-plus years helping other people do what I wanted to do. I have a sister--but she's 14 years older than me and we're practically strangers. I'm married--but my husband still acts like he did when he was single and our marriage is nothing more than a legal contract; it's like I'm married and he's not. This year I will gross $50,000--but it goes right back out the door on medical bills. Now, I have an imitation church--a pastor is there but he is not our pastor and is taking his time in "guiding" us to find one. If there was another established congregation in my denomination within reasonable driving distance, I'd go there.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    *says a prayer for Leeny*

    Posted 3 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    *joins OW in prayer*

    Posted 3 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    I stopped by the neighbors' when I got home from work last night to check on Jackson, but they weren't home. I'll try again this evening. I hope he's doing all right. I'd like to give him a snorgle when he's feeling up to it.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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