Beautiful Morning, Pickleball and a Surprise Dinner for a Returning Iraq Warrior

Well I have to admit this Florida morning was the nicest temp wise we have seen in many a moon(speaking of the moon isn't it just beautiful). The humidity took a hike even though it was in the high 80's but the on shore breeze made it very pleasant. After my quiet time and a lite breakfast I hand watered the new seeds and seedlings breaking ground before heading out to the rec. center. I got 2 good hours of play in with several different players. Our numbers have increased over the summer and the play has really been elevated.

After leaving the rec. I did a little garden work and got ready for Amy and Ava to visit for lunch. After lunch Nancy and I played with Ava as Amy ran a few errands. Ava is such a delight and is talking up a storm. We feel so blessed to have 2 beautiful grand daughters and just wish we could be with Annsley more often. But we will visit her this Sunday at her daddy's church and then afterwards at her house.

Well we were given some very sad news about a dear friend in Sparta, N.C. Sherry Edwards the wife of our friend and sheriff "Squeak"Edwards was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Sherry is a strong follower of CHRIST and a strong lady but she will need all of our prayers to help her fight this dreadful disease. Please remember her daily in your quiet time with the Creator.

Well we held a surprise get together with food for a young man we have had the privilege to know since he was just a youngster. Micah a Captain in the Army just got back from a year long tour in Iraq. He has a little girl, Madeline who is the same age as our Ava. Micah, Melody and Madeline will be leaving this month to move to Ft. Benning in Georgia. Please keep them in your prayers as well as we will surely miss them and they will be away from their families. We are so thankful for his safe tour of duty and return to his loved ones.

Well, the Rays are putting it on the Red Sox with a 5-0 lead in the 5th inning as I write this. Hopefully they will win and be in their first World Series later this week.Go Rays!!!