The third and final entry to retired Creston pastor Ian Cotton’s “Prodigal Son” series
“What keeps me hopeful is knowing that just like the windstorm, both the cloud of smoke and the negative physical and mental health implications that come with it will pass”
“Now fall is on the horizon and the pandemic continues. … The distancing is still difficult, the ‘Fewer faces, bigger spaces’ routine. But we are no longer novices. We know the drill and the importance of staying vigilant.”
“Going to the movie theatre pre-pandemic was always a nice retreat. Now, with everything going on in the world, a trip to the movie theatre is akin to a luxurious vacation”
“There are so many things we have going on in the world that we have very little control over. While we may feel powerless and small, we all have the ability to start with even the smallest steps to do what we can for the good of the whole, cumulatively creating a larger positive impact”
“We’ve served our community for 100 years (this was supposed to be our Centennial Celebration year!) and a pandemic isn’t about to make us stop now”
“Once a bear gets a reward from a fruit tree, they will return to the tree again and again”
“Think on These Things” is a column written by retired Creston pastor Ian Cotton
“Change is inevitable this year. Although indoor spaces will be challenging to navigate, go with the flow and be optimistic about it.”
“Yes, magic is possible with vision and effort. The magic of the Creston Community Park. The magic of healthy young bodies.”
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