safe in Tahoka
Our time in St. Louis was awesome. We took in a Cards game in which they actually won. The new Busch Stadium is an incredible venue. If you are there you should take in a game. On a side note, I've got an idea I think I'm going to pitch to the MLB: Fans who sit in the upper decks should have to pay less for consessions. Don't you think?
We also visited Grant's Farm. It's kinda like a zoo but not near as extensive. Oh, and it's home to the world famous Clydesdales. After a night at Busch Stadium and a morning at Grant's Farm I was in desperate need of a beer! (Yep, Busch owns and operates Grant's Farm too.)
We went to church with Laura's family. Mid-County Church is a church I have come to know well. The community there is loving and compassionate on so many levels. During the service they announced that Ira was in attendance. The church has obviously followed Ira's story as they immediately started clapping at the announcement. It was a moving moment and once again, I realized how many people have lifted our family up to God.
But the main event in St. Louis was a five game basketball series that my 22 year old brother-in-law and I played. We were talking some pretty heavy smack before our gathering so we both knew we were going to have to back up our talk. The schedule was as follows: two games on Wednesday, two on Thursday and a decisive game five on Friday if needed. The last time I played Jonathan was when he was in high school and his thin frame couldn't handle my - ahem - matured frame. I honestly thought I would wax the floor with him. However, Jonathan isn't in high school any longer and his frame isn't so puny. I ended up taking the series but it took me five games and the final game's score was 15-13. It was a hard faught battle that I'm fairly certain I won't win again. In the meantime, don't think Jonathan hasn't heard the end from this 33 year old about who won!
We're in Tahoka now. Sophia and Ira are loving being surrounded by their Atlanta cousins, Lydia and Jack, and their College Station cousins, Isaac and Joey. We call this gathering Cousins' Camp. My mom and dad have been gearing up for this for months. The kids (and parents) swam all day yesterday and will do some horseback riding today. There are other things on the schedule but mostly we'll all be swimming...and playing the Wii.
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We also visited Grant's Farm. It's kinda like a zoo but not near as extensive. Oh, and it's home to the world famous Clydesdales. After a night at Busch Stadium and a morning at Grant's Farm I was in desperate need of a beer! (Yep, Busch owns and operates Grant's Farm too.)
We went to church with Laura's family. Mid-County Church is a church I have come to know well. The community there is loving and compassionate on so many levels. During the service they announced that Ira was in attendance. The church has obviously followed Ira's story as they immediately started clapping at the announcement. It was a moving moment and once again, I realized how many people have lifted our family up to God.
But the main event in St. Louis was a five game basketball series that my 22 year old brother-in-law and I played. We were talking some pretty heavy smack before our gathering so we both knew we were going to have to back up our talk. The schedule was as follows: two games on Wednesday, two on Thursday and a decisive game five on Friday if needed. The last time I played Jonathan was when he was in high school and his thin frame couldn't handle my - ahem - matured frame. I honestly thought I would wax the floor with him. However, Jonathan isn't in high school any longer and his frame isn't so puny. I ended up taking the series but it took me five games and the final game's score was 15-13. It was a hard faught battle that I'm fairly certain I won't win again. In the meantime, don't think Jonathan hasn't heard the end from this 33 year old about who won!
We're in Tahoka now. Sophia and Ira are loving being surrounded by their Atlanta cousins, Lydia and Jack, and their College Station cousins, Isaac and Joey. We call this gathering Cousins' Camp. My mom and dad have been gearing up for this for months. The kids (and parents) swam all day yesterday and will do some horseback riding today. There are other things on the schedule but mostly we'll all be swimming...and playing the Wii.
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6:57 AM
6 Comments:
Glad you guys had such a wonderful visit here in STL. Laura it was GREAT to see you at Aunt Deb's house!!! Have a wonderful time in Texas. God bless.
So amazing to hear of your travels. You guys have inspired us to be more brave about taking Sam out. I am so happy for you all. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Hey Guys so glad to hear you are having a ball on your road trip... NY misses you, Brooklyn misses you... looking forward to seeing you upon your return...
We drove right by you in the middle of the night last night...about 2am. We were heading back to Abilene from a wedding in Idaho, and a trip through Yellowstone and the Tetons.
Joe, I also thought you might like to know some of the music that we listened to on the way and back...the Beatles, The Indigo Girls, Zoe, Brandi Carlisle, John Mayer, the Beatles, The Chieftains, Nancy Griffith, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, Simon and Garfunkel, the Beatles, and more Beatles. It was fun and a good mix. We were in a Beatles kind of mood
Had not checked your blog in days - so I did not know you were coming to TX!! Probably best because we would have crashed your party to see your kiddos!! We have prayed for Ira and your family - and love to see the amazing miracle of his life on your blog! We think of you often - good memories from that summer with you guys! God bless your work in Brooklyn - it looks amazing. Love to you and all your crew!
Amy Cary (and Jeff)
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