And they took it away..

The driver came and took the truck away yesterday about 4 pm. It ended a long week of loading and I can assure you, I was glad to see them drive awat. However, there is a less exciting thought... Now we have to unload what we loaded and organize it all over again!

Thanks to those who came and shared their strong backs with us as we worked to get it all loaded. Your assistance was appreciated more than you will ever know. I was disappointed that I did not get a chance to say so long to many of those who I have served for the past nearly four years. But to those who came by to express your fellowship and love, we thank you for taking the time to show us that you really do care!

I drove to MTC today and plan to return Monday for our final week in the Capitol region.

It will be a very busy week with appointments every day with those who have asked to spend time with us before we leave the area. On some days we have more than one appointment. We will miss the area and these precious people.

Blessings to each of you.

CARRY ON!

We are loading...

I have muscles that I never knew existed! We began the loading process yesterday at about 5 pm and worked until 9:30 loading our belongings. We will finish this evening, thanks to the help of Pastor Alex Lazo and the congregation of the Hispanic church, the Simmons family, and Dan Smith. We are so grateful for the support of these wonderful people as we step forward into the next phase of our lives. God is so faithful!
I am getting ready to shut down the internet provider that has served me for the time that I have lived here. So, I am trying to wrap up anything that needs to be done on the internet this morning. I will not have internet access for a few days.
Thank you for your prayerful support as we move forward!
Carry On!

Moving Day is Rapidly Approaching...

Don't forget to pray for our son and his family, Jimmy, Lindsey, Jaxson, Juliet, and Johnny. Jimmy is scheduled to leave for Iraq on November 1. This will be his second tour into harm's way. Thank God for his safety.

If you haven't moved in a while, you need to get some experience at getting ready for a move. So come on over and we will give you some boxes, tape and a marking pen and put you to work!!!! We are working heard to meet the deadline for the arrival of the truck that arrives here on Tuesday.

Hopefully we will get it loaded and on its way by Thursday morning. Glenda and I appreciate the helping hands that have assisted us in packing. Bill, Thelma and Rita Simmons have given several hours to us to help in this process. Really, Glenda and I were so grateful that someone came to help. With the issues that Glenda has had with her back during the past several weeks, I don't think we could have accomplished as much as we have without their volunteering to help.

I will be driving the Motor Home to our new location on Friday of next week, hopefully. Bill has volunteered to help me by driving our car as well so that Glenda will not have to drive through after she has her last lumbar injection. We will return by Sunday evening. God has been so faithful during these days of transition.

We will miss the people that we have served for the past 3 years and 10 months, but look forward to the new opportunities that God will provide for us. We serve at the calling and pleasure of the Lord. I look forward to the next assignment.


Blessings to each of you!

CARRY ON!

Jimmy Leaving for Iraq

Our son, Jimmy, leaves for Iraq for his second tour on November 1. Glenda and I joined with Tanja's family and Shane in Texas for a family time together last week end. It was a wonderful time of togetherness. I appreciate all who will remember to pray for Jimmy during these next 15 months. And remember to pray for his wife, Lindsey and the young'uns, Jaxson, Juliet, and Johnny! They are elected to remain in Texas while Jimmy is in Iraq.

Glenda and I are proud of our children who are each making strides in thier lives that are good. We are blessed to have such great kids! And speaking of grandchildren, we have 8 currently, and one on the way! Tanja announced that she will be soon having another one to add to the mix! Isn't it wonderful?

Blessings to you!

Carry On

Moving again...

I just wanted to let you know that it is my intent to keep a blog going, but needed to change the blog name since I am not in the location where I used to be! So while I am in the process of relocating, I thought I'd go ahead and get this started as well.

Look for me here from time to time. I hope to update at least once a week.

Carry On!