Mission Trip -- Malawi, Africa 2010

We are headed for AFRICA. Malawi to be more specific. (In red on the map.) My mom decided to hold off on going into a retirement facility for a year as she hopped a plane and took off to spread God's love in a remote village called, Nkhoma, in Malawi, Africa. Off to fulfill a calling to teach the children at Ebenezer School built just two years ago by the Presbytery. Two weeks after her arrival, they asked if she would become the principal!!! We are headed with 7 other adults on a 2.5 week mission trip to develop relationships in HIS name with the people of Nkhoma. I am soooo excited for the opportunity to share the love with our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic. I can't wait to see how we will all be changed by this experience. Stay tuned.

A Kit Car for us....

We are building a car... Actually, Stan is building, I am a great ooooer and ahhher, and occasionally a great helper, well at least according to me. Stan might think differently, but then lets just preface this with --according to the writer, I am. Actually, it is fun to watch Stan get all excited when he talks about his car! (I didn't see any of that enthusiasm when we picked out the dinning room suit. . .) I guess it is a gender thing. I can't seem to show the correct amount of interest in engines, suspensions, and master cylinders that he would prefer either. Life is funny that way. I will keep you posted. The picture is what it should eventually resemble after we attach everything to that thing in the garage!!!

Swimming with the Manatees!!!

Crystal River, Florida

Jan. 2010

Stan and I went to Crystal River, Florida and joined up with an outfit called Birds Under Water. We rented wet suits, fins, masks and snorkles and set off for an incredible experience interacting with the manatees. We couldn't believe the number of them laying around sleeping or gliding past us in the water. They will actually roll over and let you rub their bellys. The trip truly ranks as one of our favorite and is one we intend to repeat with grandchildren eventually. Remember to take an underwater camera!!! If you want to go, we recommend using the group Birds Under Water, here is their web address: http://www.birdsunderwater.com

One descriptive word -- awesome!!!