The Chapeline

"Fully Recovered”

Recently, I spoke with a retail business owner on the island. They are among those who not only survived the storm, but who have managed to get most of their bills paid to this point. I say most, because few, if any, who were affected by the storms of 2024 are truly fully recovered.

Anyone who lives in this area knows exactly what I mean. “Fully recovered” is not a phrase we locals use very often. Why? Because even when businesses reopen and life returns to something that resembles normal, things are not put back together in the same way they were before the hurricanes. It is different.

Our physical health has taken a toll as well. Some of us are not fully recovered physically. Post-storm stress is real. Lingering anxiety is real. In addition, some have experienced health issues or medical procedures that leave us feeling broken or incomplete.

Is full recovery possible?

Yes, it is possible to return to full operation after a major event. It is not unrealistic or far-fetched. But we also need to remember that “fully recovered” is a subjective term. It depends on how we define it. Life changes. Bodies change. Circumstances change.

And sometimes, those changes can be good.

In fact, we may discover, quietly and humbly, that the new life feels stronger or more meaningful than the old one. We may hesitate to admit that, and that is understandable. Still, it is worth pausing to give God credit for bringing us through life’s storms.

The Lord has accomplished so much in our lives. Some blessings have come in ways we expected. Others have been nothing short of miraculous. God’s answers to our prayers are wonderful, yet they represent only a fraction of all that God does on our behalf each day.

God is always at work.

God does not forget.

God does not ignore.

God answers.

And most importantly, God is not finished.

Is it possible to be fully recovered? Yes. But returning to the old self may not be the best option. The best self may be one we never knew was possible. With God, everything and anything is possible.

See you at the Chapel, in person or online! 

Blessings, Brock

Worship Service

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary and Online Worship

 "Reason to Hope"

 Rev. Brock Patterson

Matthew 4:12-22

Worship service featuring Worship Director, Alyssa Adamson, voice;

Brian Gurl, piano and voice; Gordon Govalet, guitar; Carmen Bannon, flute; Mike Amos, cello;

Susan Schaefer, Liturgist.

Watch Sunday Worship LIVE at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on our website.

Longboatislandchapel.org/Stream

Bible Study classes will be held in Shook Hall.

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Shifting Sands

Thursday, January 22

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

This group meets weekly to assist each other in maneuvering through difficult times.

Contact the office at (941) 383-6491 for information on this group.

Photos of the Week

Bible Study on January 14.

We had a full house!

John Davis is planting

altar flowers from Sunday Worships.

Bob Mulligan is beautifying

our fountain.

Visit the Lord's Warehouse!

Find gently used treasures waiting for you! We receive quality clothing, housewares, jewelry and decor daily. Stock changes quickly!

Store hours: Mon-Wed-Sat., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (941) 383-4738

LBK Fire Rescue Station 91

Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Classes



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