Exie's First Date & the Chandlersville Road Visits

I had very little time and many people to see. Unfortunately I did not get to see everyone I wanted to. I made my trip worthwhile. First I took Exie on her first date. I tried to act very disapproving of this decision to date. After all she is just too young. Then again she is 16 and kids just seem to grow up way to fast. He seemed like a nice guy. I was so busy thinking about so many things I regret not getting there picture together. I had him fill out an application and read some rules before he could do so. Click here to read the application.

I actually was able to make a smile for the camera. I stopped by Lee and Gladys Johnson. It was so good to see them.
Then just up two houses, there grandson Jeffery had just built a new house.

He was laying a drainage ditch in when I stopped. I had helped him set a pole and wire up his trailer about 6 or 7 years ago on this very spot. Wow time flies.

Thompson Visit

We stopped at Dave and Holly Thompsons for a little while.

Enjoying a good conversation about....everything.

Dave is Chef Chow Mein.

That looks better holly! :)

Kenton kicked a football in the tree and was retrieving it.

Dave helpng Vince.
Dave pushing Alyssa.
Kendra on the tire swing.
Emily giving rides to the kids.
Our motel for the night.
Those eyes speak a thousand words!
Dave was enjoying the scooter.
Catching a free ride behind the wild driver - Emily

Prayer Needed

Bro. Tom Mooney from our church is in serious need of prayer. He has been in the hospital for 5 weeks today. Yesterday he took a turn for the worse and Byron spent the night at the hospital with them because they did not feel that he'd live through the night. Byron is still there - which is why I am posting for him. Right now they are preparing to take him to surgery. Thank you for your prayers.

Tommy Emmanuel

Guitar Boogie

Classical Gas

Coshocton Ohio

Yes, we went and ate at Colonel Sanders. Since Ben and Carolyn McHugh were not going to be home till late, we dropped the kids off at their house and Ray and Virginia watched them till my wife and I got back from a short date. I took Julie to the Coshocton KFC where they have a buffet and drink for 5.99. She loves their bisquits and honey.....and so do I.

Then we headed back to make sure our kids were behaving and to visit with Ray and Virginia. Ray worked for me wiring new homes in Muskingum County and even came up to our house to visit us and helped wire our church. Ray and I always greet each other with a "Hey Ray!" and he replies "Hi Guy!". I counted up about 5 homes and a large 850 amp commercial job he helped me with. We were catching up on news and enjoying their company till Ben and Carolyn got back from a 4-H meeting. The kids had fun trying to steel Ray's hat.

Virginia and Alyssa

Rev. McCreery's boys and Kenton playing a game.

Mr. Ben and Miss. Carolyn

Carole and Julie

Julie and Rachel McCreery

Here is a style of guitar playing that Tommy Immanuel would love to learn. I will post a clip of him playing in another post.

Joey, Brooke, and Kenton playing a game.

Joey, and the McCreery Boys.

Discipleship Class Update

We just finished this week our book "Developing a Heart for God". We will be starting "Pursuing Spiritual Authenticity" next Sunday. A great series by John Ortberg.

Interesting Office Building

Heading through Newark, Ohio we once again passed a familiar landmark. Longaberger Basket Office Headquarters building. If you click on the lower picture you can see the windows. Rumor has it that someone flew a plane through the handles. I would like to have seen it happen.

IHC Thursday

Jon Heath

Emily Heath, Julie and their baby

Kendra getting to hold the baby.Jonathan looking at pics on our camera.
Byron Albright and Byron GurneeIf you look close you can see my 4 kids mixed in with the other 196 kids.
Chapel of Children
Dan Martin and Jonathan

A little story....my kids were given bags by the registration desk. They proceeded to walk around the display booths and take all free items. After looking through there bags we found that they had not only taken free items but ones that needed paid for as well. So the homes to all the pretty pens and erasers and other cute gadgets had to be found.

Sam West
Andrew Graham and his youngest.
Joel Byers
Julie and Tracey