Home for the Holidays

Well I finally caught up with my family in Arkansas. Cathy and Tim went on ahead and stayed with Mandy, our daughter and her husband, Andy in Evansville. They then drove down to Arkansas to be with our families there. I stayed behind because a family was dealing with the loss of a mother, grandmother and friend. This lady was a member of our church and is now in glory. We pray for her family as they deal with her loss.

On Saturday I left for the airport. (Thanks Mark for the ride and the strategy session in route and thanks also to Jack (MTL) for the quick work in getting a flight for me!) I arrived on Saturday where Jonathan picked me up at the airport along with his friend David. We had a quick lunch, picked up Kristine and left Little Rock for Prescott. After the 1 and 1/2 hour drive to Prescott and a nap on my part, we arrived to celebrate our Christmas get together with Cathy's sisters and family. Sunday morning we were at church with her mom and sisters and met their new pastor, Brother John Nations. I've heard great things about the work God is doing through him and that church. Then it was off to my sister Karen's where after a very brief hug and hello, we left to see my mom. She showed us the new house they are hoping to buy. Then we went to her home in Little Rock. After the opening of presents and madatory hugs and well wishes, we left for home. Rather than drive straight through which would have taken us all night arriving home at 5:00 am, we stopped to catch a few hours sleep at Mandy's and Andy's home. They too were driving back from the rounds for Christmas. We arrived home today amid wind, rain and weather warnings. Mandy called later and said that after we left there was a small earthquake in her area. No damage or injuries to report just a little shaken. :0)

Tired and readying for bed, I have a full week coming up at the office. Many calls and appointments to make, plans for the school and catching up with friends and associates I haven't talked to in a while. God Bless!