You know how the count down works . . . when anticipating a memorable event, you count all of the last things leading up to it - - - the last Monday before vacation begins - - - the last financial report before assuming a new promoted position - - - the last first day of a new school year before your nest is empty; etc....... We have recently begun our "Last Things" before departing for Helene - a short but sweet visit with our oldest son Dan, his beautiful wife Denise, our Grandson Kyle and Grandaughter Kendall in Ohio. This was the last time we will see them until we return from our internship on Helene. :-(
Kyle starts Kindergarten this week, so he and grandma played school - he was the teacher, of course. He was also wrapped up in the Olympic Spirit and performed his own rendition of several olympic events - including hurdle racing, spring board diving and a new event you may not realize was olympic - the "Slip-N-Slide" championship - where he won a Gold Medal!!!
Kyle starts Kindergarten this week, so he and grandma played school - he was the teacher, of course. He was also wrapped up in the Olympic Spirit and performed his own rendition of several olympic events - including hurdle racing, spring board diving and a new event you may not realize was olympic - the "Slip-N-Slide" championship - where he won a Gold Medal!!!
Here Kyle is reaching for the Slip-N-Slide Olympic world record - marked by a sand castle form.
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Earlier, in the picture above, Kendall was on the water pistol range setting new records for water consumed while competing!!!
After a long day on the field of competiton, the athletes and judges gathered for interviews and pictures with the Press Corps.
Another highlight from this weekend in Ohio was a re-connection with some dear friends from our college years - yes ...... some are still alive & well!!!! We had not seen them for over 20 years. It was exciting to learn how God has blessed them with both physical and relationship miracles. God is faithful and has restored so many of us, our friends and families through His never-ending Grace and Love! Hopefully you will be reading some of Ben and Sherry's postings in the near future. Hopefully, they will not share everything they know about Henry!!!!
Three weeks from today we will be on Helene. Until then, our "Last Things Before Departing" list will continue to grow.
What are you looking forward to with great anticipation and excitement in your life????
- - Serving our Living Lord with you,
Henry & Terry
4 comments:
WOW...I can't believe the time is so near! GREAT pics...glad you are having moments of making GREAT memories with family...truly times to be cherished...can't wait to see you!:) nancy
HI!
Yes, we need a countdown soon! We still don't have a fixed date, but we have a fixed week! Last week of Oct. We'll be in Roatan for a week from feb 8-feb 15th for my sis's wedding. Love to meet up w/ you all there!
We felt so honored that you would take time from visiting with your family to meet with us a while - What a blessing for God to let us reconnect before you left. Yes, we could tell several stories about Henry, but will refrain - LOL!!
We continue to remember you in our prayers as the time quickly approaches for your departure. God bless you, two. We love you guys!
Ben & Sherry
Anyone wanting to keep up with Cooper and family, can receive updates at www.caringbridge.org/visit/coopaloop
thanks for your prayers...God is sovereign!
:)nancy
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