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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

4th of July

We enjoyed celebrating our first 4th of July in Wilmore. It is truly an Americana event. It was amazing. It was raining hard and I expected everything to be called off. Not a chance. Promptly at 10 am the parade began. The rain stopped a short time later and we enjoyed a cool cloudy day. You can see some pictures from the day HERE. The Wilmore festival included a parade, food ($.25 hot dogs, free dessert), live patriotic music, crafts, spelling bee (Grayson, Blake and Jerod competed. Jerod won 1st place for 5th grade), horse rides, and more.

The highlight of the parade was the lawnmower brigade. Check out the video

 

Chester Copper Jenkins

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Yesterday, my friend Chester Jenkins was buried. He was a fixture in our life for 40+ years. I mostly remember him as an elder in our church. He was a patient and gracious man. I know because I tried his patience and graciousness in my younger years. He was the leader on whom I vented my frustrations with our church. He always listened and heard what I had to say. He was firm in his beliefs but open to understanding. In looking back, I wouldn’t have put up with me if I had been Chester.

I had the opportunity to serve with him as an elder for a short while and I gained a deeper appreciation for him as we mutually shared some of the burdens that I had placed on him in previous years. I know that his passion for the church and deep sense of responsibility weighed heavily upon him and took its toll on him over the years. He was an honorable man and I am a better person for having known him. His wife Margaret is also a dear friend and I pray for her comfort and life in Chester’s absence.

Thank you God for fellow travelers that lift us up and encourage us on our journey.

A Special Day


Today is Kyle Robert Gabehart’s 12th birthday. Congratulations.

Kyle is growing up fast. He has been experiencing a growth spurt in recent months and is looking like a young man. He has a great sense of humor. Sometimes his humor gets him into difficulty, especially with his mom. He is a good student and is organized. He is good help. We are looking forward to his visit with us later this summer.

 

The Birdhouse

Today was Madison’s last day of her visit with us. She seemed to have a great time. She especially liked playing with her cousin Meredith. I have been working on a project in my workshop and Madi decided she wanted to build a birdhouse. Fiercely independent, she set to constructing her birdhouse. Using scraps and glue she built walls. Per her instructions, I cut additional boards. Today she painted and we assembled it. It is now ready for occupancy, hanging in our back yard. Madison is very talented.

 

Friday

This week has gone by quickly. I continue to putter around the house. My list is shorter but keeps getting additional items. I managed to restore and repaint the bathroom door. I plan to do each interior door as I have time. I am really enjoying the carriage house. Besides being a good storage facility, I have created a workshop (aka “Man Cave”).

 

Monday Jerod and I went fishing at lock #7 on the Kentucky River near High Bridge. We caught several fish and enjoyed the time there. It is convenient, so we will probably go again soon. Madison is visiting with us until next Tuesday. She seems to be having a good time and we are enjoying her. Wednesday was our first swim meet this year. The Crockett kids are all swimming on the Equestrian Woods swim team. They all did well and are improving every week. Thursday afternoon, Jerod and I worked on a desk and shelving we are going to build in a closet in his room. He is good help and we should be finished sometime next week.

Tomorrow, Ann, Tanya and I are participating in the R.J. Corman 4th if July 5K. There is a concert that evening we will probably attend. I continue to run and ride my bike. I now ride to High Bridge and back on a regular basis. It it is a nice ride and a good workout.