Now, when I say that this woman challenges me, I should also let you know right off the bat that it is in a positive way... and she never even knows she is doing it.
I stopped by to see Mary Darby this morning. On her next birthday, she will be 97. Even though it was an unscheduled visit, she somehow had a piece of homemade pecan pie and a glass of sweet tea that she had made herself ready for her "young" pastor as she calls me. Both of which were EXCELLENT! And in another moment of confession... I don't, as a rule, even like pecans or pecan pie. I all but licked the plate... it was really that good.
For some reason, I felt led to ask her permission to record our conversation. She gave me permission to do so, and I will share a part of the conversation on this blog for your edification.