Family and friends

Dear Family and Friends,
Ken and I walked this morning, Keanna slept until after 8 and then we quickly made breakfast which she ate rapidly, dressed and headed for church. We arrived late and the gang was already doing their thing, Wes, Rod and Sylvia were leading out in the children's division. Soon after the group divided into age appropriate groups and Sylvia set out the program for the children. It was inspired. She has the kids get right into the middle of the story and then around the table they assembled a puzzle. They had a great time and it was fun to watch Keanna more than do her part in putting the puzzle together. When it was over Keanna and I hung around for a bit and we got a chance to talk with Jeffery Huffman who with his beautiful significant other were home to celebrate Zack turning 30. Wes and Nanette were so happy to have them all home.
Keanna selected Olive Garden for lunch and when I called Nikki she was able to change her trajectory and join us. Service was terrible today, I mean totally slow, not like our beloved Tracy Olive Garden at all. Finally we were all finished and went our own ways.
I came home to rest a bit and then we invited Lois and Ray to go with us to Jackson to the Indian Casino where Marilyn loves to work her pennys and nickels into big winnings. Tonight someone else had her machine and they were not about to give it up but for the whole evening she still came out close to breaking even. Ray used his free $5.00 and I played 1 buck without winning anything. We had a bit of dinner and then arrived home. Marilyn drove, I slept and we all had a good time. Lois was not able to go with us since her fall on the wet day has left her with quite a bit of pain that is relieved primarily by lying down.
Tomorrow morning we all load up in the van and drive to Apple Hill for our yearly traditional trip for apple donuts, apple juice, apples and fun. We will have a great time for sure. The girls love all the excitement, face painting, crafts, sunshine and joy.
I hope your day was special and brought you what ever you needed. Our God is busy yet he cares deeply about each of us. He is not put off by our detours but loves with a persistence we will never understand. This week I hope to be able to find more balance in my life and move in a new direction exercise wise. I'm very grateful that Ken is back so we can walk more often and I think I will take the big leap and join Option One, a total gym and health spa in Brentwood. I look forward to evening workouts with machines, weights and a fitness guru who can help me find a plan. Being sick has somewhat broken the hold food had over me and I just want to build on the momentum. How bout you? Is it time to do something more for your health? Join me as we attempt to be "better next year", "younger next year".

Love

tim