10-31-13

It rained again today wow

The days came over this morning and worked on studying states of the union. It was fun to help them. I also got an assignment from Michelle. So not I have to study about Colorado. 

Tomorrow my brother goes to see the doctor to make sure he is cancer free. Please pray that the doctors find that he is cancer free

10-30-13

Had lots of rain today. Didn't get anything done outside. So I spent the day on the telephone.  

This evening we had Awana's. It was crazy hat night. I took three differ erect kinds. I let others use two of them. Had a good night. It is fun to watch the kids learn bible verses. Tonight I had one guy that for two years hasn't done much. Tonight he did 5 sections that would be 10 verses. It was fun to see him finally get it. Now next week it may be different but tonight he really wanted to learn

10-29-13

It rained over an inch. So I stayed inside and did odd things. Then my brother called and wanted me to come have lunch with them. So I went up and had lunch. Then we played cards and let my brother just beat the pants off birth judy and I 

I also talked to the CEO of VMI  it looks like I am going to go to Africa in January. Please pray that I will be prepared and allow God to use me while there

10-28-13

I spent the morning just messing. Then I rode the planter with roger as he planted wheat across the road. When he finished he then planted my field. This was the field that they just picked the corn in

So I now have wheat in the field. It is supposed to rain tonight so it was important to get this field planted

Elijah and I took a run today but we did not see any wildlife. 

This is roger (driving) the tractor. Notice that he is not using his hands. GPS does the driving for this tractor had a great day riding with roger 

10-27-13

Had a good day. Went to church. Taught children's message. Spoke about giving and what the church does with the money it receives. The pastor taught about acts 2 and the teaching of Peter at Pentecost. And what is out role and what is our mission field

Leanna left after church. Then we had a business meeting. I had a short nap and the went for a run with Elijah. We saw 12 turkey and 1 big deer. It was good to see the wildlife

The ladies at church asked me to drive the church van to the church outing at the cooper lake. So I drove the van and had 5 ladies trust my driving. Had a relaxing evening at the lake and had good food and good message from the pastor 

10-26-13

Ok you know you are in a small town whe you go to the grocery store to buy food and the owner looks in your basket and says (so your daughter is coming home for the weekend. Knew this by what I was buying)

Then today I parked in the middle of the street to let Leanna go to the post office. Leanna gets out of the car and the grocery store owner comes out of store and gives Leanna a big hug and want to see her belly  I live in a small town

So Leanna and I went to independent for the neewollah parade. Saw some friends and then saw a Girl Scout that was in iur troop in OKC. She came over and talked to Leanna and I. 122 entries in the parade. Yep I live in a small town 

Leanna and Michelle at the parade

Remember Sunday is coming

10-25-13

Spent the morning in the attic looking for baby stuff. Leanna came up today and wanted to know what was in the attic. So I found 2 beds a changing table and a bassinet  Leanna can now plan other needs

We went to sonny and Judy's for lunch. Erica and Elena were there because becky had to work. It was fun to spend time with the girls

Leanna rode the 4wheeler that may be the only way I can get my grandchild to ride the 4 wheeler(inside Leanna's belly)

10-24-13

Spent the morning talking on the phone with the attorney's office to get my name cleared. I was headed to the court house to talk with an attorney when I got a phone call from the summons issuing office.  They said that the summons had been squashed and that I would receive a letter saying that I was not the robert Thompson they were looking forward. Whew. 

Then I got my grandchild a new toy   Yep I got a 4 wheeler so we could ride around. Never mind that the mamma said no rides on the 4 wheeler. Leanna is such a spoil sport.  Hey Elijah liked me having the 4 wheeler. As he ran with me everyplace I drove it. 

Worked on Christmas presents this afternoon after a long ride on the new toy. 

I got a phone call from the VMI staff. It looks like a trip to east Africa in January is being planned. Pray that we can make this happen

10-23-13

Yesterday my tv receiver stopped working. They said the would send a new one and I would get it in 5 days. We'll this morning at 9 the delivery man came and brought me a new receiver. So my tv is working again

Then at noon the sheriff came and issued me a paper saying the I had to go to court for not paying a debt. The only problem is that the robert Thompson they are looking for has a different social security number was never in the military and klived in Topeka all his life. So I am trying to get a letter from them saying that I am not the robert thompson they are looking for. Yes I do live in Altamont but not the one they are looking for. Reminds me of law enforcement days and stolen id. I will continue to work on it 

We to Awana this evening. It was good the TNT boys and girls did very well. So did the others but I work with the TNT boys. 

10-22-13

Tried to get caught up on reading my for e last 3 weeks. Finally got that done and was working on getting things put on the computer. My brother came by and talked. We nit iced that they were beginning to pick the corn. After he left I got in the combine with roger. We got the corn picked by 8. They will work the ground soon and plant wheat    corn was not great but good enough that we will not file an insurance claim. 

Leanna is doing good. She saw doctors yesterday and today. Baby is doing good. 10 oz and growing. She sent me a picture of the baby. Already like a good looking baby. But I am not too excited or too proud. I am sure that I will bore you with details. Please be in prayer for leanna baby and brian

10-21-13

So had a good night sleeping in my own bed. My cat spent the night making sure I didn't leave her. She had to feel my breath all night. Today was a cool day. Put some firewood in the fireplace and had a fire going this afternoon. 

This evening I spent on the front porch. Sure is relaxing to be able to just relax on the porch

10-20-13

Went to church with david and sarah. The we went out to lunch with leanna and brian. Had a good lunch then I headed home. I stopped to pick up my dog from my brothers. He wasn't home. 

I got home and found that my lawn had been mowed. Hum the. I talked to my brother.  He and judy mowed my lawn for me. I think I have the best brother in the world. Who else would mow my yard for over 3 hours. Thanks

I went to church this evening. It was good to be In my own church. I am so thankful that I have church friends. Also my children. I enjoy hanging out with them. 

So I traveled to canada to see the fall foliage.  When I got home this evening the flowers that leanna and brian planted were blooming and beautiful

Also. Thanks God for putting the moon up so bright tonight 

10-19-13

Got up this morning and drove to OKC. Spent time with david and sarah. Then this evening I had supper with sarah brian and leanna.  David had a meeting this evening so he was not able to eat with us

Remember Sunday is coming. Don't forget to spend time with God daily

Tomorrow is my brothers birthday. As we like to tell him. He is way old. 

10-18-13

Spoke at the pastors conference. Then we had 5 other great speakers. Very good conference. I was glad that I came. Aj and I will head north tomorrow. So we will make it to OKC Saturday evening

It appears to have rained in Altamont. Here it has been very nice. The moon is full and bright. What a sight

10-17-13

At Austin bible church. The pastors conference started today. Had three real good speakers. Plus several smaller speakers. So it was a good day

It has been good to see some pastors I have not seen for several years. 

10-16-13

Had breakfast with leanna brian david and Sarah. Then a j hawkins picked me up and we drove to Dallas. We met drue to pick up the VMI display board.  While ther we took pastor Hoffman and crowder to the airport then we traveled on to Austin. There is a pastors conference here. 

This evening we went to church at Austin bible church. 

The conference starts tomorrow 

10-15-13

Spent the morning with david looking at the new Moore police department. Pretty impressive. They are still a few months from move in dat but definitely making headway. Then I spent this afternoon getting Christmas presents for the thompsons. I already have the presents for the (them) Christmas. Have most of what I need for the thompsons. 

This evening sarah leanna and I spent just talking.  David was at the church for gaming night. And brian had to work. 

10-14-13

Had lunch with brian and leanna. Leanna is on fall break. Then I went to the VMI office to prepare for a speech   this week in Austin.  This evening mike and Brenda came over to David's and we had pizza. Brenda gave david and I a haircut. Sarah was at work this evening teaching a quilt class

It has rained most of the day. 

I talked to Ac about his brother.  He is still in the hospital. Not sure when he will get out. He is not going to be able to go to rehab. They are looking for a full t,e care unit for him. Continue to pray for the family as they make decisions about Gene's care

 

10-13-13

Went to church in OKC this morning. A lady walked up to me with a big smile on her face and said thank you for the prayers. I am cancer free. Wow God is wonderful. This lady was diagnosed with cancer but now no cancer. After that news church was very good. I went out to eat with friends. On the way back to David's house I talked to Ac. His brother has been put into the hospital. They have scraped pus and fluid off his spine. They don't know what is wrong. Gene is older than Ac he is being kept in the hospital for testing to determine what caused the pus and fluid. Pray for the hays family as they care for gene. Pray for strength for the care givers and for their families

Had a relaxed day helping david and sarah do odd things around the house. I enjoy helping my children. 

10-12-13

Today we left virginia and flew to OKC. It was real good to see david and sarah at the gate in OKC. I had a great time with the hays and evons  here we are at the airport in Norfolk. 

I will visit with my children a couple of days then go to Austin for a pastors conference. 

Remember Sunday is coming

10-11-13

Got up and it was trying to sprinkle. We decided to play golf. So called a course and drove to it. We were able to get right on. It was just a nice moist day paying golf. Even though it was raining we had fun. 

Melissa cooked a great meal and then I packed. So I am now ready o go in the morning 

Below are a couple of pictures. Talk about a pretty course. 

10-10-13

Another rainy day in virginia. Went shopping and then this evening we had dinner with brad thompson Shawn and Carrie hicks melissa mike Hayden Ac virginia and me. Had a good time talking trying to catch up on happenings for the last few years. 

Melissa helped Ac and me with our I phones. Maybe we can use them more now. Doubt it but she tried. 

10-9-13

Got up and had a leisurely breakfast. It was raining hard. Then we went to a movie. I rate movies by either I slept or no sleep. This one was a no sleep. Then we came back to mike and melissa and just talked and  relaxed. Tonight we played some cards

It rained all day actually felt like a fall day. 

10-8-13

Spent the day in airports. But at about 6pm we were finally in the car with melissa and Hayden. It was so good to finally be there with them. We made it to the house and mike had just made it home so we were able to spend the evening with all of them. He was supposed to be on a NATO trip but didn't get to go because of the budget crunch. The good thing is that now we get to spend time with him  we are in virginia beach for the rest of the week

Met an 82 year old woman on the plane. She had passed out and they couldn't find what was wrong with her. This was her first outing since passing out. She was going to meet her college roommate. It was fun to talk to her. She just needed to have someone talk to her to keep her mind off getting sick. God has a way of putting people in our path that we need to talk to. Thanks God

10-7-13

Spent the day at MIT and Harvard. Interesting. As we were walking around Harvard Ac said "and these are our future leaders". I had to laugh. Ok the one guy had a maroon jacket with 2 inch square wooden buttons and a nice bow tie that was worn vertical  not horizontal. Then swoosh we saw a guy rush into a shop. He was wearing a sear sucker suit again about inch wide on the sear sucker design. He had a derby cap on with bushy hair sticking out all around  oh and he was carrying a cane. I am sure a future speaker of the house or president pro temp of the senate  

Then at MIT we met this guy that seemed like he had an iq of 200. He told me that if I had a smart phone I could see a map of the school (with a look that I was a real dense guy). When I pulled out my I phone and pulled up the map he looked shocked that I would have such a phone. 

It was fun to be on each campus. 

10-6-13

In Boston. Rainy day. Several of the tourist venues were semi closed because of the government shut down. According to the people here the park rangers were instructed to make it difficult on the tourist to view the venues. So there were not a lot of things to see. We tried but most was just to be able to say we were at the freedom trail or Paul revere's grave. Still fun to be here. 

We tried to change our flights but they were go to charge us double to change our flights. So we will stay in Boston another night

God is in control  we need to let Him be in control. It is a hard lesson for me. I want to help God but he doesn't need my help I keep trying to learn that

10-6-13

I have phone service again. 

I can see the lights of Boston. 

The weather has been great. The seas have been calm. Therefore the leaves have not turned to fall colors. Becaus of the government shutdown we were unable to go to Acadia national park. 

We did get to see som beautiful areas in St. John and Halifax. I was a little disappointed with the entertainment on ship.   It was ok but not great. Met some nice people. So trip wa ok

Today we will be in boston 

10-1-13

On a cruise headed to Arcadia national park and along comes the government shut down no park is open   hum our government at work. Not   They don't have a clue how much they are effecting so many people. It is just a game with them so many lives will be changed as pay checks are not received and bills keep coming  

Yes God is still in control. Boy am I glad of that. 

So here is a tree that the fall colors are being displayed. We chose this time of year to go on a cruise to see the trees as they change colors. Pretty awesome. Isn't it great how God does that every year

Well yesterday and today I did a little geocaching. Barbara and used to do that. She much more than I.  She had over 1000 finds. Hum I am less than 500. Still it was fun

Ok I will not send a post while I am in canada. I am alright I will send something when we return and have cheaper cell usage charges.  So don't worry. I will return. That sounds like a threat