Too wet

Yes, it's too wet to mow the lawn today.  But it is growing fast and I need to get it done.  Yesterday I painted some and Margie did all the washing and ironing.  I was able to get in time to vacuum the house. So life goes on and there is never a dull moment. Today our family arrives to continue work on the Vista house (the one I am painting).  Rawlie has great plans for us for Mother's Day also which is always nice.  Margie had a good night and is now making her customary Saturday phone calls as she reaches out to friends around the country. And with the cell phone, the price is certainly right.  We are thankful. A new way to send email -click here and follow directions: http://scr.im/rteme

Can you believe it's Friday?

Wow, the weeks passes quickly.  We had a good day yesterday.  The afternoon prayer meeting went well.
I worked on several projects in my office and Margie kept busy as well.  Today I will be painting.  Early this morning I  got the garbage and recycle material out to the curb.  It is raining (what's new).  Margie had a good night and so did I.  The country is pretty well gearing up for Mother's Day.  Our family even has plans which we will disclose later.  Trust you all have a good day. (e-mail us: http://scr.im/rteme)

Not surprised

It's raining. We are not surprised. This is WASHINGTON.  Some have trouble with dark days and rain. We  never had time to be concerned about it.  Margie had a good night.  We have afternoon prayer meeting today and then for the summer it will combine with the Wednesday night group and I will lead it. Our dear friend George left this morning by ambulance (because he needs a constant supply of oxygen) and will get the Amtrak in Seattle for L.A.  His two sons will accompany him.  We surely miss him.  He has been a great encourager to all. He will be living with one of his sons in Riverside.  When we were doing Shepherds ministry, we had the opportunity to visit his wife, Masako, who died shortly afterward, in the same home where George will be in a few days.  What a special couple.

The sun is shining

Warm days are not frequent these days around here.  Today is amazing. It is beautiful!  Margie goes to physical therapy this morning.  Yesterday she went to the ladies missionary meeting at our church.  She hasn't been able to go often so that was a blessing for her to be there.  I was busy yesterday afternoon and evening getting all the prayer requests from our church family and the missionaries to put in the prayer sheet .  I also did some painting yesterday.  Margie had a good night and is ready for today.

Missionary meeting

Thankfully, Margie is looking forward to the ladies missionary meeting today.  She and I worked a lot in our 5th wheel trailer yesterday.  Margie has trouble getting up the stairs but she climbed it several times.  It was raining a lot and the heater in the trailer really felt good. We got the main part under control and I still have to vacuum the storage areas under the trailer and we will try to get it advertised for sale. Yesterday we visited a dear friend who this morning will have  hip surgery. We wanted to have prayer with her.  Please pray for Joyce.  We appreciate it.

5th wheel

Today is the day when hopefully we can get the finishing touches done on our 5th wheel trailer so we can put it on the market and sell it.  It has been the best one we have  owned.  It served us well and we would keep it but we know we will never be able to use it as before, and we have no desire to have a trailer just to travel.  We would want it for ministry- that's all.   Would you pray with us that the right buyer would find it?  We appreciate it. Margie had a good night.  We are ready for the activities of this day.

Special day

It's unusually bright and cheery outside today.  We've had much rain.  Today is marvelous.  It's the Lord's day (as all of them are).  Margie slept well.  Our son Rawlie was here and we had breakfast together.  We will be going down to church in an hour and we look forward to that.  As mentioned yesterday, we visited our dear friend for the last time because his sons are driving him in a motor home to their home in Riverside on Tuesday.  George has been a tremendous encourager to all.  We will miss him greatly and he doubtless has not many days left on his earthly pilgrimage.  Please pray for their trip Tuesday.