Friday, May 13, 2011

Man Getaway

A rare opportunity (which I hope goes well enough to repeat) has come to pass...I am getting away for a long weekend with some guys to recharge and renew our spirits in Taos, NM. A short flight for me from Phoenix to Albuquerque...my buds are coming from NJ...then a rental car drive to the mountains.

This is a place where many come to ski in winter, but there is plenty to do in warmer weather as well. We have planned a rafting trip and some mountain biking and a day of hiking or lounging around. We have rented a place with enough amenities to make this possible, including a hot tub for aching muscles.

Mostly we are planning for spiritual renewal and challenge. This is a big matter of prayer, as the men have each asked their wives what one big thing they want God to speak to their husbands about while away. Wives often know exactly what their husbands need to hear and we'll all be praying God speaks loudly enough to get it.











Location:Taos, NM

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Moms day

Announcement #3 is out now, and that makes three new mothers in one year. We are just starting to get our frequent flier accounts warmed up! Congrats to each of you. (cj - I'm glad we don't have 4 yet for obvious reasons ;).



I think this was a very special day for your mom too...not all happy since she lost her own mother since last year...but she definitely appreciates the way you each made the day special with your being such mature and godly young ladies...thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so proud of you.



We told the family on Skype but you asked to see pics...our family added another car to the fleet today...we decided to cut down on the miles on the van...and the gas...and buy a more fuel efficient car ...this one, a silver Toyota corolla. Btw, the a/c actually works well enough for mom to handle the summer. I guess this makes a good way to say happy mothers day to the g-mom too!