Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Sonny Stroud, 40 years of Ministry and 60 years of Life

Friday evening Cyd and I had the opportunity to spend a special evening honoring the work of God through Sonny Stroud. Sonny was our minister of music when we were in middle school and high school and was an important person in helping to shape our lives. His wife, Dana, planned a surprise party to honor him for 40 years of ministry and 60 years of life and asked us to come, I also got to say a few words of reflection. It was a wonderful evening all around with fond memories, good food, great fellowship...an evening truly infused with the Holy Spirit. Cyd and I had a great time recalling memories of The Living Christmas Tree, Choir tours to Jamaica and Chicago, and everything in between.

We enjoyed the quick trip to Jacksonville and back on Friday not just for the event for Sonny but for some time together in the car! I forgot how much I miss road trips with Cyd, we don't make near as many as we use to these days, so it was a fun day all around, especially after having a visit from the stomach bug at our house last week. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a
part of such a great evening.

1 comment:

Allison said...

we were so glad to have you there!!! Can't wait for your 40th year in the ministry party :D