Another Moving Day

Well, the sabbatical is moving toward the halfway point and tomorrow represents another moving day in our vagabond existence. We will be leaving Florida for a trip back to Indiana. It has been so nice to be here. Dad and Tina are incredible hosts and we have felt like we were home, not visiting. Dad has lived in this home for over 25 years and it is the only home the boys have ever known for him. It is the place where Joanie and I intend to retire. It feels like home in so many ways. The folks here in Tampa are wonderful for us. We gathered with 5 other couples and some of their grown children to watch "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour II" the other night. It was a lot of fun. They are so generous to include us. Several of them are going on a cruise for their 50th birthday and Joanie and I are just on the north side of 50, so it is a nice group to relate to.
We will probably head north and take our time. We don't have to be in Anderson until Friday so there is no great rush. Eric and Lisa have offered their home to us at any point this summer. We have already spent several days with them and will probably do it again on the way back. It will be great to see the boys again. They are spending some significant time together this month, realizing that they will not be able to do this after they both tie the knot. Can I tell you what a joy it is to have your children love each other as much as Doug, Jonathan and Joel all do. I am so blessed.
I talked to folks at Fresno yesterday and today. I heard Bob Liddell did a great job preaching last week. That a boy Bob! I hear Filer is doing a bang up job too. What a blessing to have such wonderful men in the congregation who are following God's call. Talked to Doyle, Sharron, Jason, Shy, and Lisa over the last couple of days. What a great team! Thanks, guys, for all you do and for who you are. I love you all.
Well, I will write again on the way to Indiana. Special hellos to Bill and Ryan who are coming home for some R&R. Wish I could be there. Special thanks to Missy who is so faithful at reading this blog and replying to it. Love ya, gal! Bye for now.

PJ