DeDe and I are in our final three weeks of training for going to Africa. This week features intensive security training. Pray for all of our missions family this week.
A picture is truly worth a thousand words
Our 8th grandchild made her appearance this week. Maggie Savannah Iles was born to Clay and Robin. We are so thankful for our grandchildren: Noah, Jack, Jude, Sydney, Gabby, Luke, Emma, and Maggie.
Humor is so important wherever we are.
A gift from my fine friend Frank Bogard
I’m excited about getting a 4WD vehicle in Africa. This is a typical Ugandan road during rainy season.
Photo courtesy of my friend Aaron Mason, a real African/Texan cowboy.
I hope I don’t get one of these:
Can you name it? It’s been a long time since I saw this Ford model.Zebras and Rainbows Photo by Aaron MasonLouisiana was chosen for the WWII Maneuvers due to our challenging roads. I remember us getting stuck on our road about 1960 and Daddy getting a wheelbarrow from the house and pushing Colleen and I home in the dead of night.
My favorite short story in “Christmas Jelly” is ‘My Grandpas’ Boots.’