After we left Brackettville, Texas, we met some of out best friends, Mel and Paula, in Auburn, Alabama, for a short visit. They had been on a trip to Savannah, Georgia, and decided to try and visit the Tuskegee Airman's National Museum in Tuskegee, Alabama. We decided to visit with them there and also go to the museum. The trip to the museum turned out to be a flop. We went on a Sunday, since the last information we got was it was open seven days a week, but when we got there it was closed. We called the phone number for the museum to see if anything had changed. We didn't even get the recording giving the hours of operation. We figured that the museum had gotten caught up in the cut backs due to the sequestration. Oh, well some other time. On Monday we headed home, and our friends headed for Callaway Gardens. They then headed for our place for another visit. We were fortunate to have Mel and Paula with us for several days. Due to some pressing matters at home they had to leave before we were ready for them to.
Our oldest daughter, Angela and her family, her husband Keith, sons Bryan and Russell, and the newest addition, our foster grandchild, Issac, came to visit for a few days during their spring break from school. Except for the cold, wet weather, we had a great visit with them. Issac is a very cute five year old. I am looking forward to seeing him grow with the other two boys.
We spent the rest of that week getting ready to leave. Re-stocking the motorhome cabinets and refrigerator with food, paper products, and clothes for spring, summer, and fall. It is amazing how much stuff you can put into all of the storage compartments in a motorhome, and then realize that you forgot something.
We left on Friday headed for the Loucon Training Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. We arrived at Loucon at about three in the afternoon. After selecting a spot to park the motorhome, we parked and set up for the time we will be here. This is another very nice facility. It is a Methodist camp and training center. Many different agencies use it for retreats, and training programs.
We left Loucon early Saturday morning headed for Franklin, Tennessee, where our other daughter, Tina and her family live. We hadn't seen them since Christmas and were really looking forward to seeing Tina, her husband Frank, and the two girls, Madelyne and Emma. This was not only just a visit, but a very special time in the lives of Tina and the girls. After Tina and Frank got married, Frank started adoption procedures to adopt the girls. We were so excited about that. Well, it happened. Frank, and his family are Catholic. Tina, and the girls, decided to join the Catholic church to make it a real family thing. We were excited about this also. Tina and the girls went through about nine months of classes learning about the Catholic church before they could become Catholic. I am very proud of the dedication that they gave to complete this training so they could be confirmed and take their first communion in the Catholic church. We were privileged to be able to attend the Easter Eve service that included the confirmation of Tina, and other new members of the Catholic church. The girls will have to wait until they are a little older to be confirmed, but they did get to take their first communion. As many of you know, the church, and my Savior, Jesus Christ, are not only an important part of my life, the most important part of my life. I was so pleased to observe my daughter and granddaughters make this commitment. Frank's family was also there, and that was another great part of the visit. They came all the way up from New Orleans for the service.
We made it back to Loucon on Sunday afternoon. Enjoyed a nice relaxing drive back, even on the interstate through Nashville was pleasant. If hadn't rained most of the trip, it would have even been better.
Today was out first day of work on our project. We will be building a cabin. The cabin will measure about 16 by 24, and be only one big room that will contain about 8 bunk beds. The concrete block foundation had already been laid for us, so all we have to do is build the cabin. That's all, just build a cabin. This will be a first for me, but I am willing to learn. There are three NOMADS couples on this project, but there are several of the staff that will be directing and helping us on the job. I am happy the facility here has someone that knows how to build a cabin, I have no idea what it would look like if it was left up to us on our own.
Here are some pictures of my grand kids and our project so far.
From left to right, Bryan, Russell, and Issac
Here's Frank with Madelyne on the left and Emma on the right.
Frank and Tina
What we started with on the cabin construction
Where we finished on the first day.
As you can tell, we have a long way to go on building the cabin. Hope to have the plywood floor down by mid-morning, then start with the walls.
More later, but always remember,
God Loves You.
Gary
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