This is a rough sketch based on our sermon today.

WAITING

They that wait on the Lord shall...

>So, did you hear about the guy who was stuck on top of the Empire State building? Hang on a sec...Hello, yeah, I'm here..waiting in traffic at a stop light about to turn in for a quick bite to eat at the drive thru. Oh yeah sure, let me call you back he's on the phone right now..(Beep back to first call)...Hey, sorry to keep you waiting! Now where were we...Man, I HATE waiting for the light to change! Oh yeah, SO, did you hear about the guy ...Hold on, or better yet, let me just call you back. I'm about to turn into the drive thru...Yeah, I'll finish the joke when I call you back. (with your hand over mouth - mockingly) Welcome to Breezie's may I take your order? Oh sure, I'd like a cheeseburger no bread, extra cheese and a small water. And yes, I'm headed to the 2nd window! Here ya go $2 and keep the change! Pull forward?? Why do I have to wait? I mean I'm kinda in a hurry...right right!! How ridiculous..Who would've thought they'd make you wait to NOT put something ON the burger...(Whistle, figdit etc) I am never gonna get there in time for the Dr. appt...Oh thanks..finally, Its about time..

(Dr. Office - Race in talking fast)...I'm here, whew, Sorry I'm running late, would you believe that they made me WAIT at the drive thru just for a burger and water...I mean I could understand if I'd ordered something giant size, but just a a burger, I mean I did tell them hold the...Excuse me, I have to SIT and WAIT again?? I just about swallowed my food whole so I would get here and NOW you tell me I have to WAIT?? Well, I realize I should be appreciative and enjoy the time to rest! Noooo, I don't just carry books with me and I can not just sit here and watch the Discovery Channel! Of course I can see that there are those who like that, but I'm not one of them! (Huff, roll eyes - sit--fidgit, pop knuckles get up again) Uh, sorry to bother you, but do you have ANY idea how much longer I'll have to wait? (Sheepishly) Oh yes, I do want to be treated the same way..sorry....
(Phone Ring) Hello, hey, just waiting in the Dr. office...WHAT??? Oh my goodness, I'm on my way....
(switch to a bedside) Oh mom, I'm here, please, wake up! What's happened. How could you get like this so fast? We've been waiting and waiting for you to wake up, not to go deeper into this sleep! Can you hear me mom?? Don't worry...we'll be right here, waiting like we always do! I thought Life was just waiting and waiting...Now I see that Life is just waiting to come to life.