Vacation Over!!!

Yes, it is over... almost a week of vacation time is spent along with three days out of town. The week began last Tuesday doing some shopping.... on Wednesday we conducted a special worship program at the Carole Young Medical Facility(TDCJ) for the Female Offenders... Thursday, we had Christmas day with the Templeton clan... and on FRiday, we left for Abilene to see our daughter and son-in-law. They did not know we were coming, so it was a surprise, even though Leanna said she had a "feeling" we were coming. I assured her that the "feeling" was just "gas pains"... We had lunch with them at Scheswan Restaurant in ABilene before going over to Abilene to spend the night with the Batteas family.... ON Saturday, After going with my brother and his wife over to Roby to see the "Flower Shop" and Fisher County Museem, we went to the cemetery to visit my parents' graves. Haven't been there for a few years, so it was special. On Saturday afternoon, Shelly and i went back over to Abilene again to see Leanna and Chris, ate lunch at Dairy Queen and then visited Jacob's Ladder at Abilene Christian. it is a sight to behold.. Took a lot of pictures... Spent Saturday night back in Sweetwater after meeting up and having supper with some very dear friends.... At the Batteas home, we played 42 and and few hands of Aces... and on Sunday morning, we went back to Abilene for church at Southern Hills with Leanna and Chris. AFter lunch with them at Cracker barrel, we left for home... It was a long drive... and we now are tired. But I will tell you, it was good to "get away".. It was a nice visit with all.. NOw to get ready for the New Year!