Tidbits

Hi! Ladies,

How are y'all doing? I hope your weather is better than ours in Rhome, although I know for a fact that Oklahoma is suffering as much as we are. I believe I heard on TV that we have passed our 41st day of 100 degree plus temperature this year in our area. It is so dry that I have begun watering our trees that were planted, two oaks 4 years ago, and 9 Bradford pears before we moved here in '97. The leaves are turning brown and falling off much too soon in the year. In our area we still have dangerous grass fires.

Yesterday Ken and I went to Ardmore to visit Elizabeth's family. We had a good time. For a change, John got to be at home with the rest of us. Lewis was gone to his church Discovery Weekend for the middle schoolers and high schoolers. I am not sure of the numbers, but it seemed like there were at least 30 middle schoolers like Lewis, and 20+ high schoolers when we attended the youth and family commitment service. The whole bottom floor of the sanctuary was filled with the youth and all of the families. The youth had been there since Friday evening and will stay until 2pm today. Each family was asked to come to the altar with their child (grandchild) for a moment of prayer and to light a candle to be a light in the world. Lewis was very sweet and gave us hugs for being there. It was a surprise for him.

Elizabeth told me that many of you also wrote Lewis letters as I did. I am sure Lewis will open them sometime before the end of his weekend. This morning the youth will lead both of the worship services at FUMC, Ardmore.

Llew has shared that she has a new cast on her arm, but it will stay for longer than anticipated at first. She has become a left-handed computer operator without capitalization--well, who cares? At least she is able to function better with her new cast.

Take care. I know everyone is very busy. I go to work today to catalog and process videos and books. What fun! Of course I would rather be a home enjoying being with Ken, but that is not our real world, is it?

Hope you hear from you soon. Love, linsue