Are you Viral?

Well, last post I spoke of surprises. Little did I know what was coming!!!!! :-) I made it to Longview and had a great Sunday morning, but by Sunday Evening many of the attenders were home not feeling well. By Monday Night, I was fully engaged!!!!!!! Ha Ha! First thinking I had food poison, I called the preacher the next morning and discovered not only was he not well but that there had been a bug circulating town for the last week. I felt so included! While I was in the Hotel trying to find the positive in all of this[ loosing weight, saving meal money, catching up on Sportscenter, etc....] I remembered a conversation I had with Reggie McNeil a couple of years ago. I asked him what his expectations were for change and he said"you know David, I just want to be viral, everywhere I go I want to leave thoughts and emotions that can become catalyst for change in the future." As I pondered his words, I thought, isn't that what we all really want? Just a chance to be significant and make a difference? Well, this week I saw how it can work. It doesn't require a lot of intimacy, time, energy, or hard work to be viral. It only requires a heart to share a little of who you are with those around you and the virus just does the rest. Now you have to remember, some viruses are destructive, while a little seasoning brings flavor to everything it touches. OK, way to allegorical and philosophical for a guy like me but hey, Ive been sick! !!!!!!! Let Him make a difference through you! Do it quick, life is short!!!!! Love you all. Here are a couple of pics that show our diversity this month! David