Hot Sunday afternoon

It's Sunday evening, and, knock on wood, the power has not gone out since Friday. Electricity for just about the entire island was out from 8:30 am til about noon on Friday as "up-grades" to the equipment were made. There is a major substation on the street behind my apartment, and all sorts of equipment and men were spread all around out there. It seems that San Pedro -- and thus the electricity demands -- are growing fast and the equipment is insufficient. I had stayed home on Friday, and it was too hot to stay inside the apartment without the ceiling fans running. I had some very nice time, sitting in the breezy shade, looking out over the ocean with a good book to read.

Aaaahhhhh.......

Today was our monthly worship service. It was nice to have the PA system working. The pigeons in the rafters were better behaved this time too. The Standard VI students, our confirmation class, all of the teachers, and many of the Holy Cross children were in attendance. Not many families this time, but we were "competing" with a festival in Central Park.

The festival is the annual Reef-Lagoon Kayak festival. There were 2-person kayak teams that raced from the lagoon around the island to end up at Central Park. There were barbeque cook-offs, music, food, drink and LOTS of people. As on any hot Sunday afternoon at the beach, there were many, many children enjoying the water.

The upcoming week at Holy Cross includes several early-release days. Tuesday the students will be dismissed at 2:15 for a faculty meeting. Mrs. Grace was in meetings last week with the Anglican administration and the Ministry of Education folks. I'm sure she has a lot to share with the teachers. Wednesday is our usual early dismissal for teacher planning. Friday is payday again, so everyone is out at noon. I think I have found the advantage of not having direct deposit for paychecks!

I have been following the stories from Central Mississippi where tornadoes devastated areas there. My family and friends are south of the area that was hit and are all fine. I've also heard from my friends in Oxford where all is well too. Many were fortunate, and we pray for those whose lives and homes were lost.

Have a good week.