e had a great day today at the Elementary/Secondary drop off/pick up. So good to see faces again. This is becoming a HIGHLIGHT of my week each week. It is amazing what happens when you can't see people, and then on one day of the week you can - even if from a distance. I find myself really soaking in the interactions on these days!

Three Updates for Today:

1. The health department is asking folks to spread the word. They will be conducting a live zoom meeting next Monday (5/18) at 3pm. They want to hear from the community regarding how COVID has impacted them and their families. Join me and likely many others to help them get a better pulse in what is happening around our valley. Here is a link to the site and also the zoom meeting.

2. Canned Food - Way to go, TRA families. We sent off a HUGE amount of food to Serve Wenatchee. Thank you for giving!

3. Next year: Many of you asked me today - what about next year? What is going to happen with school? While no one currently knows and all are waiting to hear guidance from the State Superintendent, we are actively planning for next year. Thankfully we are members of several independent school resources that have been super helpful in helping us plan. One thing I can assure you of, is that based upon everything we are hearing from all of you, our chief goal is to maximize in-person education. Please join us in praying for guidance as we do so!

And if you are interested in hearing my live - here you go . . .

Have a great weekend,

Eric