Surprises in Life

Life is always filled with surprises that require adjustments. Garrett and I were recently discussing this after his breakout year in baseball. Some of those surprises are great and lead to joy, some are tragic and lead to great sorrow, and some just happen and lead to adjustments. Garrett and I discussed the fact that with every surprise, we have a choice to make. We can either be a victim or a victor. Well, enough philosophy. Here is some of what we do. I will leave today for a revival in Longview that was not scheduled, but do to a medical problem with another evangelist, I will get to fill in. I will return home early Thursday morning in time to meet our first fellow missionaries for a trip where 14 of us leave for Venezuela Friday morning. Ashley is taking 12 hours this summer, I am taking six, Kayla is going to two camps, mission trip to Puerto Rico[without her daddy!!!] and choir tour. Garrett finished his playoffs, and one baseball camp, has two camps and a trip with Dad left. Ashley has this boy thing happening and will be going to South Africa along with University graduation in December. Debs life is parent meetings, preparations, house hostess, yard lady, clothes washer, bag packer, daughter in law while mom recovers from knee replacement,[Mom is doing great and Dad has recovered]head nurturer, sometimes dad and 100% MOM!!! This is missional life!!!!!!!! Wow, makes me tired thinking about it, but I would not have it any other way. Thanks to all of you who keep up and follow our steps!!!!!! Congratulations Dr. Glen Little on your and Nancy retirement at FBC Valdez! Let's do a cigar together!!!!!!! Ha Ha! Love you all, live fast and love people. It's over before you know!
David [MORE SURPRISES COMING KEEP UP!]