May 16-17 Events!

Saturday evening Benny and I were Steve's guests at Gateway's Mothers Day event. Catherine went to Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate her niece's birthday...an all girl event) We had a delicious steak dinner, plus all the trimmings and cheese cake for dessert. The lovely decorated multi-purpose room and old friends made it a nice evening. We had not been there since David left...was difficult seeing some changes but our welcome made us feel loved. The speaker was a mother of twins. One had physical and mental challenges and the other was fine. She told how the family, school, and church coped with the son's disability and how the community helped the family. The daughter graduated from college this week and is doing well. The son is finding opportunities to be successful also even through his challenges.
Today Dad preached and sang and did a great job. When we arrived at church we discovered the adult class didn't have a teacher so he taught the 23rd Psalm...my favorite. I played the organ, a funny spinet type, but got through it, ha! We came home finding ourselves doing various chores. I worked outside, Dad painted half of the garage, and then we ended the evening playing the organ and piano. Talked to some of the kids...always a joy. It is bedtime and we are ready. Have a great week!

SPRING IS HERE!

It is a beautiful morning after a stormy evening filled with tornado warnings (t.v. and sirens) and preparation for cover in the laundry room, our place of shelter. We had the storm radio, flashlights, water, and blankets ready. A tornado was sighted 4 miles east of us, that is too close. We kept in touch with Benjie and Steve and all were ok. The tornado activity came down Highway 60 so we had reason to worry.
Yesterday, Benny assembled the fountain, in the front of the house. It looks great with the fish shooting water into the pool and the children under the umbrella (new addition) keeping dry. There are always things to do here on the ranch, ha!
It is Thursday already...where has this week gone?
Benny is preaching this Sunday so we are excited about that...he loves to preach.
As of yesterday everyone in the family seems well and happy...much to be grateful for, huh? Have a happy day!

MAY IS HERE!

Missouri has had its share of rain. The fields are green, trees are showing new leaves, and flowers and blooming shrubs are out-doing themselves. But, puddles, we have everywhere. Luckily we are on a higher elevation so we are not experiencing flooding like others.
Church in the morning at First Christian and evening at First Nazarene helped us worship...which we need.
Benny is painting th walls in the garage getting it ready for assorted pictures and helping us clear out "treasures" donated lovingly by friends and family.
We are awaiting some news about Benny's heart monitor that he wore last week for 72 hours. The worst part of it was no showers, and no electric blanket. (ha) We anticipate a good report.
Hope this is a wonderful month and you'll have a great week. Blessings to all and to all a "good night!"