May 19, 2020. Eureka Springs, AR. First.......

Fifty years ago I was in Vietnam. Within a month I would be returning home to face an uncertain future. The one thing I knew for sure was that I would have a brand new British Racing Green, 1970 Triumph Spitfire convertible beiing delivered to me FOB at The Port of New York and I would be the owner of my first car. It would be a few months after my return that the car would actually arrive, but I was excited.
Since that first car, Karen and I have owned quite a few vehicles, but until yesterday we had never owned a pickup truck. With the pending closing of our cabin/acreage in a few weeks, we thought it would be a good idea to have a second vehicle and the pickup seemed the most sensible choice for the rough roads to our home, its ability to haul stuff, and fit into a country lifestyle, a first for our married life.
Tonight is our Passion Play dress rehearsal and the first chance to see how we can present the play practicing social distancing, limiting the number of cast in each dressing room and wearing face masks. This weekend will be a first for many elements we have taken for granted: we will not have busses or golf carts to transport our guests, limiting the attendance and seating pattern for the amphitheater, no self-serve buffet, limiting people in our three museums and two gift shops, wearing face masks, observing social distancing and having hand sanitizing stations throughout the property. We also don't really know how many guests to expect, whether our cast and staff will be adequate to handle them and whether we will be able to present Jesus in a manner which honors Him and blesses our visitors. Many firsts on this first "open" for the 2020 season.
In all of this, there is one thing which is not a first. God had seen it all before, is not surprised by it and has a plan for us and will guide us through, for our good and His glory.........Thank You, Lord.


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