First some new NEWS...
Paul and Autumn have set a date for their official wedding ceremony. It will be later this year, October 27th. They are excited and looking forward to sharing the time with friends and family.
The older boys, Clay and Sam are heavy into football right now and things seem to be going well. As with most kids, they all start school this week. So that should be fun!
Visitors
Audrey and Keith were down and spent a few days with us. We had a great time talking about their plans and dreams for opening a coffee shop, opportunities for a possible move, what's happening in their "church life" and all sorts of fun stuff. Plus we took the opportunity to visit the Billy Graham Museum.
This is a picture of Alice in the Prayer Garden
This is one of Keith and Audrey just as you enter the museum garden area.
The whole complex was just beautiful. The resting place for Ruth Graham was in the Prayer Garden and was very simple and unpretentious.
The one thing I found odd about the whole experience is that once they had you inside the actual touring area of the museum they would not let you out until you had completed the tour and heard/seen all the video clips of Billy's messages. I suppose that is one way to make sure people hear the gospel. But I found it disquieting. Nevertheless, it's worth the price of admission!
Other News
I am working on a couple different Web sites. One for the book exclusively, which by the way, I have finally sent to a publisher. Now that whole process begins. We'll see how long it takes and how many we go through before I surrender. Then another Web site for my writing projects in general. It will feature essays, poems, and short articles that I plan to, or have submitted for publication. i am also working on putting together a proposal for a book to submit to a writing contest through Christian Writers Guild. This is due by mid September so I'm scrambling on that one.
Continued NEWS
We are still trying to sell our house in Lubbock. We have contracted with a new Realtor and feel very positive about her and her commitment to selling our house. We appreciate everyone's prayers regarding this. I know God is preparing the right buyer for this house.
Alice stays very busy at work. They are making great progress on the community in South Carolina and looks like things are moving forward with the new project that's a bit closer to home. So she's pretty excited about that one.
Penni and the girls are gearing up for school. Jenna is working two jobs and playing softball. Penni is finalizing her work on the new CD and is very pleased with hot things are going with it. We are excited about this opportunity for her. She also did a "recorded ad" for our house in Lubbock. It's one of those ads where you drive by the house, tune your radio to a certain dial location and hear features of the house. So we were thankful she was willing to do that. It should add a touch of class to the process.
WELL THAT ABOUT DOES IT
We have been blessed with some rain that past couple of days so that's good news. We appreciate so much every one's prayers and support. Our next big challenge is finding a church home. But that will come soon we know.
ain't life grand
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