The Science of Packing

Norfolk Ark:

Leaving Tennessee was a whirlwind of activity . the week before we left was filled with a lot of wonderful memories . Men at the gate ( the speaker was amazing ) . Head shot with Nathan Owens , and getting a chance to spend some time with him . Our Men's group on Thursday where they presented me with a photo book and testimonies from so many of my friends at the Church. It was really cool ...like being able to listen in at your Funeral .

Thanks to all for Your Kind words : Ronnie , Wayne , Bryan , Mike , Jim , Chris , Sandy , Tina , Lori , Sarah

Golf on Friday with Ronnie and Charlie ....Leaving an indelible mark on the Cold and brittle fairways of Cedar Crest Golf course

Saturday a special day with Jim and a great time of fellowship ,followed by a photo shoot we teamed up on . Home to pack ....And off on Sunday morning ....The car is fully loaded ....and with the canvas Bubble oin the roof it is as Gracefull as a 300 Lb NFL Lineman in a tutu . Heading West on 40 we ran into a storm front heading East ....the car strained to keep up speed to a blistering 65 MPH . But as we turned North at Jackson we seemed topick up a tail wind that pushed us nicely along . Another turn and we hit the full force of the storm and heavy winds ,and rain pelted the car , the side winds pushed the car around and the car tote on top of the car strained against the restraints ....but we made it safely to the Family reunion destination. The house here is amazing . Perfect place for a large family get together . The house has six bedrooms each with its own bath , Two kitchens ,, two great rooms , and a sun room . Hot tub and Suana , and based on all the literature around some really good trout fishing a few feet from the patio doors . The internet was out till late Monday afternoon.

The sun is just easing out of the East , there is a light frost on the ground but the temperature is expected to shoot past 50 today ....Most of the family has arrived and yesterday a lot of " digital " film was exposed . I suspect more so today ....Its been such a joy to watch Jim and Becky watching over the grandchildren ...

 Such a delightful inheritance ..such a blessing and to be able to bless the family with this retreat .  

The house is starting to come alive . Children breaking the morning silence and adults quieting with their louder voices ...coffee is on ...sun is streaming through the windows and now the clatter of pots an pans ..Breakfast ....