Last weekend was our 50th Anniversary. On Friday we had a nice dinner (followed by ice cream) with our son, Gregg and his wife, Jessica. On Saturday -after Tom went all out to make things special at his house, we had brunch with Kathy and Dennis and saw their new house under construction, reminisced on an afternoon walk at CW and a nostalgic dinner at the Jefferson where we ate our on wedding night. We enjoyed dinner there Saturday with Tom, and David and Jean —- thank you Tom! And Tom provided a special blackberry lime cake for the occasion as well. Wow. On Sunday we went back to church for the first time in a long time at Lifepointe and while Cindy visited with a friend Tom and I ate at Pierces. I miss that place. On Sunday night we were treated to a special evening by Cindy’s college roommate, Beckie and her husband Phil that included lots of laughter and Disney robes for Cindy and me. I look stunning. We were back to work on Monday but the celebration was not quite over. Geof and Laura arranged for the four of us to eat at the Chef’s Table at the Angus Barn. Fabulous was coined just for this meal. We ate whatever the chef chose, five courses, five wines and one unforgettable evening. And sharing all of this with good friends and family, priceless.

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT