I went to the annual Baptist Association Christmas Pastor and staff dinner on Monday night. It was what it always is. I was one of the youngest there and we ate and listened to some Southern Gospel and chatted. Just as the evening was about to be over the President of the pastors conference announced he was resigning and wanted to open the floor up for nominations for next years president. To make a long story short I am the new President of the New Duck River Baptist Pastors conference. What excactly this position means I am not sure but I do know that I have a meeting coming up with the Director of missions. I guess I should be honored but for now I just want to know what I have to do.

I went today to the nursing home to see my childhood babysitter. She is in her last days and I recieved a call a few days back from a childhood friend who also stayed with her and this person told me that she was dying. I have been several times before to see her and each time I had to reintroduce myself to her but each time she seemed to enjoy the visit. When I went in today I got to see some folks I had not seen in some 20 years. I got to see my babysitters son who lives many states away and go to chat with him a few minutes. It was a nice visit and there was a lot of ministry opportunity there as well.

Well I guess that is all for now....

Dan Reed