First Post.

I am new at this so I guess I will just tell what has happened so far this summer.  We arrived stateside June 9 to take a connecting flight to Atlanta, Ga. to help pack up and move our daughter and family back to Florida.  What a blessing to have them back and so close.  We arrived there June 16 and that weekend we went to Crystal River to spend fathers day with Richards dad and visit their church. We came home and were there a week and packed the car for our summer deputation. 

We started out in S. Carolina with 2 churches there to speak and share our power point of the blessings God has given FMS and us as well.  We then drove to New Jersey where we stayed with dear friends John and Leah for a little more than 3 weeks.  While there we also travelled back and forth to Lititz, Pa. on two weekends to share at The Church of the Bretheren and Millport Menn. Church.  While there we stayed with Dr. Bill and Betsy.

While in N.J. we visited alot of Richards old stomping grounds (he lived there until age 12), visited family, dinner with family and met many new friends.  Had a great time as always when we are there.

We left there for Tennessee.  We stayed 9 days with good friends Jack and Bonnie in their lake home and boy does it have a beautiful view out the back.  It is right on a cliff that over looks Dale HOllow Lake.  THey were working all week, but they took off Wed.  and we went out on their boat on the lake.  Spent 5 1/2 hrs. there, mostly in the water.  What a relaxing day.  We all looked like big purnes but we slept very good that night.  The first Sundday there we spoke at The Church of the Harvest in Grimsley, Tn, Pst. Rogers church.  They've had a team come twice to Haiti and Lord willing again this coming year.  Last Sun. we shared at Jack and Bonnies church, Byrdstown UMC.  They too are excited and may have a team coming.  PTL!!  We left after church Sunday and made our way to Branson, Mo. 

This morning we will be checking out of this motel, going to check in with our vacation pkg.  We will also pick up our tickets to "SIX".  If any one ever has a chance to see this group of 6 brothers, it is well worth your time and money.  Here in Branson they have won Best Show two years running.  They are unbelievable.  We are also getting free tickets to The Hoobknobbers show.  I think its like a comedy/varity show.  Oh, for those of you that know a few "personal" things about Richard you will get a laugh out of this.  We are also getting a dinner coupon for the ................  OLIVE GARDEN!  He's not too happy about that but I am.  As of July 29th we've been married and we've not eaten there since we were dating and went there once.  YES!!  Well, I guess I'm all caught up so I;ll close.  I think I will maybe update once a week, maybe on Friday or Monday.  Like I said, I'm new at this and I will just have to see how it works.

P.S.  Also PRAY!.  We received an email that one of our containers should be coming out today or tomorrow.  PTL!!!