Two days ago, I recieved the above postcard from my Pastor. It says
" JT! I tell you what; If the Niners win, you stay in Visalia.....If the Packers win you can move closer to Green Bay...Deal?''
Sorry PR ( my nickname for Pastor Ron) no deal. If the Niners win, I will stay in Visalia for three more weeks how about that?
Pastor Ron is a treasure. He is what everyone person dreams of in a pastor. A true shepherd who loves his flock and knows them all by name. Ten years ago, when Conner was four and Elizabeth was two; our family joined Parkside Chapel and Ron became our pastor.
We are so thankful for his great bible teaching, for being a shepherd to our family through dark and light. For teaching and mentoring us as Christians. I am especially thankful for his taking me under his wing and helping me achieve goals in my personal ministry.
Many of you don't know this but he is the reason that I am Julesmpg. Six years ago, I wanted to start a mother's group and couldn't decide on the name. He came up with "Mom's Pursuing God" so that he could call it MPG for short. PR like myself has a penchant for nicknames hence the reason he calls me JT. Little did he know, I would build this blog and my social media presence with name Julesmpg.
Jules, mom pursuing God.
We are truly thankful for Ron and the church family at Parkside Chapel. As I have been packing to move, I have found hundreds of these little cards from Ron. He sends them to everyone with encouragement, congratulations or even in my case to get in on the football trash talking. I will miss getting these little postcards but know for years to come I will find them amongst our things and look back fondly.
Thanks PR for being the best pastor ever. Someone in TN sure has big shoes to fill. At least I know you're just a phone call away. I know you are secretly glad that I won't hold up your communion services with my long speeches anymore. You've been a wonderful champion for this family and we will miss you dearly.
