Jack - and all who prayed for me - THANKS!   Doc says surgery went 
"perfectly", and the eye looks good.   I only wear a shield over it when sleeping, and 
he says 'limited time on email' is ok for now.   It was done on Wednesday, this 
is Friday and the first time I have checked the computer.   The eye is a bit 
scratchy - he put 2 stitches in, and that's common with cataract removal.   I 
still have a number of "floaters", but they're supposed to go away in time.
Anyhow, I do appreciate the prayer.   I know this surgery is pretty common 
these days - and much improved over the last few years, but this is MY eye!   
smile - I did tell Doc that the reason I could go in laughing was that I knew he 
& I are both in God's hands, so all would be well.   He paused, grinned and 
said Thank you.

The church is in God's hands, and we all know that.   We just need prayer 
that we will recognize the direction He is leading and follow.    The real 
problems have been ongoing for a couple of years now.   People have stood firm and 
now we are at a crossroads crisis.    Pastor is almost 80, in a nursing home 
after a stroke....unable to BE pastor, but refuses to 'pass the torch'.   
Grandson has been carrying on admirably for over a year, but cannot officially be 
named Pastor - Grandpa "called" him to duty.....     Steve is New 
Covenant.....not quite "5-pointer", but open.   The church, founded by Grandpa, is 
Pentecostal Church of God - Steve is 3rd generation in that denomination, so there are 
some major struggles with change.   His father, also Steve, is Home Missions 
Director for the Denomination....young Steve cannot honestly sign the 
application for license with the church because of his differences.   He resigned all 
leadership 2 weeks ago.....we were on vacation.    He did call me to let us 
know his decision.   Leon - my husband - is one of the Trustees and I am church 
secretary....    We both hate to see him step aside because we all love him, 
but appreciate his integrity and candor.   Just leaves the church without 
effective leadership for a time.   We are waiting for God to raise up the right 
person - hopefully someone within the body will be able, but if not, God will 
bring in a new person who will be recognized.

Blessings
Charlene

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