Maybe this is one of those things that you had to be there to appreciate it

Our Pastor, Fr. Phil, has been ill for several weeks and returned to church on Sunday.  After the service he explained that he had been diagnosed with tinnitus, a ringing in the ears.  The doctors said that he can minimize the ringing by staying away from stress and anxiety (his brother died days before his diagnosis).  We gave a collective nervous laugh.  I would think that his type of job would be full of stress and anxiety.  He went on to explain that he needs to stop drinking caffeine and stop eating chocolate.  We all sat silently except for the woman near the front who gave a loud audible gasp.  He turned to her and said that he probably won't be in anymore.  That woman owns the fudge store on Main Street.  He ended with a positive note that if he stays busy, he doesn't hear it.  We definitely will keep him busy. 

A few years ago when I was telling everyone that we were moving to Hayward, there were 2 usual responses:  blank stare (they had never heard of Hayward) or isn't that where there is the four story museum shaped like a fish? or isn't that where there is a fabulous candy shop on Main Street?  Yes, to both.  I think that Trembly's will continue to thrive even though Phil won't be coming in anymore.