We only have a couple more weeks before I'm due to fly to Illinois for most of the summer, so we're trying to pack in all we want to get done before my trip. Last night we had a much needed rain late in the afternoon, but when we arrived at church, we discovered all the electricity was out due to the storm. Instead of the regular service, we ended up having a really special time of worship. Max gave a condensed message along with prayer and communion. Although it was dark and very warm w/o the air conditioning, it was a neat time. Just the night before, Larry and I had attended a "Welcome Home" party for our missionaries from Africa. Archie and Mandy are a young couple who just retunrned from serving five years in a very remote African village. As they talked, I wondered how it would be to worship in an area w/o the luxuries we are used to...I think God gave me a slight glimpse by the lack of power Saturday evening. After church, our good friends Doug and Patty Gilbert came over for the rest of the evening...it was fun playing games and just hanging out...I'm going to miss these friends while I'm gone!
Since Larry and I met while working at a Christian ranch camp, I've been thinking it would be fun to celebrate our 30th anniversary at a dude ranch. So this morning we drove up to Bandera, about an hour north of San Antonio in the hill country, to check out some ranches I had looked at online. We found a really neat place that had horses (a must), golf (Larry was excited), a water park, a ghost town where they hold the evening campfires plus a great lodge with wonderfu meals! We're looking to plan an October getaway this fall.
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What a great idea for an anniversary getaway! Sounds like a neat place. I can't believe you'll be here in less than 2 weeks - wow!
I talked to your Mom this morning after church ... I told her that Laurie and I are very excited about your visit and she said very emphatically "SO AM I!!!"
Can't wait to see you!!!
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