All the kids and grandkids were there to help Dave celebrate. The following day, Sam called, and he and Lisa wanted to take us out to eat. We were all for that...since it was his REAL birthday and we had planned to go out to eat on our own. (I knew what was going on but Dave didn't have a clue!) We met at Sam's and proceeded to Tyler and to Red Lobster. When they took us to our table...there sat all the adult kids! Dave was SO suprised. We had a wonderful time...many of our friends and family and sent special greetings which were read to all. Then the 3 boys- Sam, David and Jon, presented Dave with his gift- The trip of a lifetime...the card read....a Canadian fly in for the 4 of them in June. Dave was overwhelmed and they all haven't stopped talking about it since.
Ever since we got back from Denver- on March 11-we have watched the steady progression of the building of the dock and boat house- a project Dave has planned and longed for since we moved here. It is ALMOST done...they put roof on today- and we are SO excited. It has been a huge project-starting with the building of the sea wall last spring- then the dredging of the lake in Dec. and all that dirt piled up down by the lake! The bulldozer was here again today...still moving the "clay" around. I wonder if it will all get done?
I have finished a 12 week Beth Moore study on Daniel. FABULOUS! I learned so much. I've also been attending a ladies' Tues. morning prayer and Study and have helped to stuff 10,000 plastic eggs for the Easter Egg outreach in the city park on Sat.
We celebrate the REsurrection this Sunday then on Thursday or Friday we will fly to Detroit to participte in the Battlecry there.
That is a thumbnail sketch of what is going on here. What is going on in your neck of the woods?
4 comments:
My neck of the woods is the same one as yours! :) I've been checking your blog lately, thinking, "surely she posted today!" And you finally did!
Sam and I can't wait to see the progress on the boathouse tomorrow! Henry is excited too--he wants to catch some more fish (out of the minnow bucket!).
Mary Beth, I just love reading your blogs and seeing all your pictures. What a treat for Dave to have all his kids there surprising him for his birthday! Your family is so close and I am so happy that you guys take time to enjoy one another. After my dad passed away 6 weeks ago, our family was so happy that we took time to spend time with each other and that we have many pictures to reflect on and remind us of the times we shared with Dad. None of us are promised tomorrow and our family is so important! Thank you for your example to others of God's love and how much you adore your kids and grandkids. I want to be like you when I grow up! ;o)
Love you and miss you all!
I always get excited when you make a new post after a short absence! I especially enjoy all of your pictures. It looks and sounds like Dave's 70th birthday was wonderful! We look forward to seeing pictures of the completed dock and boathouse!
So glad to hear from you. I was so happy when Lisa posted the tribute to your Dave for his birthday. It was a treat to see your family. I miss your posting.
Wow, I knew about the TM lay offs, but not that it hit so close to home for you. Must have been tough on David, too.
We are not going to Detroit. We have a marriage seminar with Jimmy Evans (our favorite) at our church. It sure would have been great to get to meet you, though.
I hope to get to TX in the future and head over with Alicia for a visit :)
Thanks for the kind words on my blog. Hope to hear more from you on yours. Keeping your clan in my prayers. I so miss Beth and Kelly and the pictures of Jordan and Cole :)
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