Other Weekend Thoughts - Gilbert Thurston

The highlight of my weekend was…seeing 3 more people come to Christ.
Ok, skydiving was a close 2nd, but there’s nothing like seeing and hearing the stories of life-change that continues to happen in our midst.
Got a great e-mail this morning from a woman who has been transformed by the love and forgiveness of God.
That’s a huge tribute to all of you who work to make United what it is and those of you who support us financially to be able to continue the exciting things God has for us to do.
As for Friday, for the 3rd week in a row I woke up ready to jump.
When I looked out the window, it was sunny and I knew that it was finally going to happen.
Little did I realize it would still take so long.
We were told to be there at 9AM, but it still wasn’t until about 2PM until I finally jumped.
Part of the reason was that at one point the plane broke down…usually not a good sign, but we still decided to go anyway!
I was surprised that I didn’t get nervous.
Highlights for me were:
- I met Tanya, a United attender, who just so happened to be the one who packed my parachute.
- It was a beautiful day and we could see a long distance away.
- I was able to pull my own ripcord as you can see in the picture above!
- I stuck my landing!
For other pictures and commentary, click here. For a brief video, click here.
Poor Lisa…in the last month I was carried into the Experience in a coffin and then went skydiving. She’s ready for me to play it safe for a little bit.
Friday night we went to the farm where I grew up to spend time with family members making apple butter.
The big cauldron gets started cooking at about 5PM and doesn’t finish usually until somwhere between 6-9am the next morning.
During that entire time it has to be stirred continously.
Of course the big question on all my family members minds were, “Why in the world would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane.”
In any case it’s a great annual tradition and I get to spend some time with family members I don’t get to see an awful lot.
Saturday was pre-martial counseling for a couple, then home to work on the sermon and watch some college football.
Wow what a great ending to the Texas vs. Texas Tech game.
Yesterday in addition to the Experiences, we had one of our monthly Guest Luncheons.
It’s always nice to be able to enjoy a full meal with some of the new people to the church and hear their stories.
The rest of the night was just chilling while Lisa went to CAYA.
Today I started working at 6:30am and I’ll be here at the church until probably at least 9PM.
Other than driving over and a brief dinner break, it’s been one thing after another…
Hope I don’t fall asleep tonight during the Redskins game.
Oh well that’s what DVR’s are for.
Have a great night…don’t forget to vote on Tuesday!

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