We were able to take off and spend some time with Jeff's parents in Dickson! We had a little issue with our van on the way up Friday that involved being stuck (the van wouldn't go forward) on a hill with nowhere to get off the side of the road. With a little help from a passing motorist, we were able to back down the hill and get off the road--(long story). Jeff was a ways behind us in his truck so... when he got there, ( Jeff's parents and a police officer had already arrived) he got in the van to try it and of course, he put it in drive and it went forward just fine. He drove it all the way to Dickson!!

We enjoyed a leisurely Saturday visiting (with Jeff trying to figure out what was wrong with the van) and eating Grandma's good cooking! Bradley went to a Bible study with cousins that night and enjoyed being with them and other young people that he knows from kamp. Then Clay and I worshipped on Sunday morning with the congregation where Jeff was preaching when Clay and Josh were born! We got to see lots of old friends and I was very encouraged by being there! Jeff was back in Owensboro for services and Bradley went with his cousins. We had hoped to stop in Bowling Green and go with Jason on Sunday night but Jeff called and said that Jason was home sick with a stomach bug (sorry, Jason) I had that yucky bug last week and I guess he got it from me!

Anyway, we had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful scenery while we traveled. Have I mentioned that I LOVE FALL!! Our yard has a carpet of yellow leaves and I know that we will have to get them up, but right now I love it just how it is! Hope you all are enjoying the season and we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!

(By the way, the van is running fine--they think it was some kind of loose connection that messed up something to do with the computer that has something to do with the transmission shifting........we are thankful that it seems to be nothing major!)

This is my favorite time of year--the days are crisp, the leaves are colorful, and I find myself even more mindful of the many blessings in my life! We just finished a weekend gospel meeting on the family and it was wonderful! I hope everyone gained as much as I did and was encouraged to go about their daily walk with more energy and determination to be the kind of wife (or husband, parent, child, friend) that God intends for us to be! Hope your day is blessed!

Wow, thanks to all of you for writing! We had a good trip to Texas and enjoyed our visit with Josh and Emily! They are doing great and they have their house fixed up so nice! We wish they weren't so far away!! Guess we are home for a while now--we have enjoyed our travels!

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Jason helped me get this set up--thought I might try keeping in touch with some of you that I don't get to see much! We are all fine and looking forward to some cooler, fall weather! Jeff and I got to take a trip out west a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful time! This picture was made at Bryce Canyon--we saw a lot of God's spectacular handiwork!! This next week, we get to go to Texas for 3 days to see Josh and Emily. Bradley is on his fall break so he and Clay will be able to go--Jason will have classes so he won't get to make the trip with us. Happy Fall, ya'll!!