for a gospel meeting. This one is in Brenham, TX with the Hwy 290 Church of Christ. Jimmy preached in Brenham from 1985-1988, so it's somewhat of a going home. Our boys were young there. Many good memories with the brethren! And Brenham is the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream..."We eat all we can and sell the rest."

The meeting times and days are:

Thursday 7:30 PM
Friday 7:30 PM
Saturday 5 PM
Sunday 9:30, 10:30 a.m. and 6 PM

If you're close I hope we see you there!

"On our way," we plan to spend a few days in Bryan with Jady's family. Can't wait! We haven't seen them since Thanksgiving, and little ones grow so fast!!! Bring on the grandkids!!!

these folks arrived within a couple of hours.

I dare you to not smile!

to Shepherdsville, KY for a gospel meeting and ladies class was one wonderful week! One baptism, four responses, and LOTS of encouraging discussions from the Bible. Being able to finally meet some of you Pleo Pals in person was a big bonus.

Here goes!

Sorry I don't have any pictures from the ladies class on Saturday. I was too busy to keep up with a camera that day. But Frani got some, so you might want to go there to see pictures from the luncheon break.

Sunday, Tom and Elaine Hehner came down from Ellettsville, IN to worship with us. We got to eat lunch together, thanks to our kind hosts and hostesses, then Elaine and I visited in the afternoon while the guys rested. Since we share three precious grandchildren with Tom and Elaine, we always have plenty to talk about!






Sunday evening we enjoyed supper with my nephew and his family, Nathan, Sarah, Kaelyn and Jackson. Since our gatherings at Thanksgiving are large, getting to really visit quietly doesn't happen. So having time with just them was a huge treat.



Monday evening Bruce and Diane, Grayson and Gaven shared their food and home with us and the Deaton family. But first we sang hymns for 45 minutes. THANKS for that!! Ya'll are great sightreaders!



When Shirley asked what we like to eat, she may have wished she hadn't asked. Hey! We're from Texas! We love Mexican food!! Which explains the wall decor at the restaurant. Thanks, Shirley and Stan! Pleo is fine, but in person is better.



Frani works magic with chicken. The last time we were in their home was for Nathan and Sarah's rehearsal dinner. This was MUCH more relaxing! And we actually got to visit.



One day some of the ladies invited me to join them for lunch at a HUGE gift shop/restaurant. The food was good, and the conversations even better.




Due to an unavoidable change in his travel schedule, Ron Halbrook was in the Philippines the week of the meeting. But Donna was our most gracious hostess (She also lurks. Hi, Donna!), and I loved being able to spend time with her, catching up on family and friend news.

An hour and a half after our return from Kentucky, Josh and Lisa's family arrived for a 3-day visit. Pictures soon!

Hmmm. Proofreading this, it would appear we spent the entire week eating and talking. Not the ENTIRE week. But mostly...

food cooking, Lisa on the glider as Josh and Jimmy construct a shade shed for part of our garden. Kyle is sleeping the kind of sleep that only babies know how to do.

Louisville was wonderful. Glad to be home. Thrilled to have family here for a few days.

We'll spend tomorrow in Lubbock doing fun stuff.

Talk to you later!

as we prepare for a meeting at Hebron Lane in Shepherdsville, KY, Sunday through Friday, March 3-8. Knowing several already (Donna Halbrook since 1964 when my Daddy visited at Pruitt and Lobit in Baytown, where her father served as an elder), and my nephew (Nathan Mayberry), plus friends we've made through the years through gospel meetings and Pleonast, I can hardly wait!

I especially look forward to a class with the ladies on Saturday, March 2nd. Christian women, both old and young, are such a valuable resource and asset. Nothing quite like a hen party!!!