Last evening was Meredith ‘s acting debut. She starred as Curly, a sheep, in the children’s Christmas performance at First Alliance Church. She was very nervous about her part but she did a great job. Meredith is a wonderful granddaughter and I am proud to be her Papa.
Ann and I attended the first annual Wilmore Christmas Ball last evening (dressy attire, please). We had a great time. I expected the place to be filled with geezers. Instead, the majority were young couples and students all dressed up and enjoying themselves immensely. Swing dance lessons were offered before hand. Ann and I participated but I’m afraid I may be dyslexic dancer. Music was provided by the Metronomes, a 17 piece big band. They were good but a lot off the music was swing and Latin. Fortunately they played quite a few slow dances so we were able to show our dance skills off. I wanted to dip but Ann would not cooperate. Oh well, my back would have probably gone out and we have ended up in a pile on the dance floor. We were out well past our bedtime but I slept in this morning. I’m a little sore and stiff but it was worth it.
We came to Louisville this morning for dental appointments. I’m getting a temporary crown (Major investment. At current prices, I should consider bequeathing my dental work when I die. It will probably be worth more than the rest of my estate. I wonder if that can be done?)
I stopped by Okolona Church of Christ and visited with Gary Smith and Mike. Good to see Bob, Larry and Linda. OCC has reached a milestone in their history. They have hired a full-time custodian/maintenance person.
We’re having dinner with Adam and Emily and then going to our Bible study. It will be late getting back home. It has been a good day so far.
Today is the Wilmore Old Fashion Musical Christmas. Melissa, Ryan, Kyle, Tyler and Madison came last night and we plan to enjoy the festivities. We will also find time for the chess tournament that Jerod has today. Meredith has a dress rehersal for her Christmas play. She is playing a sheep and has a speaking role. We will start with a pancake breakfast. I am looking forward to the day.
Ann has put out some decorations. I’m singing “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. We will celebrate the beginning of Advent with the seminary students Sunday afternoon. I am thankful for the opportunities to be reminded that God has come to earth and redeemed his people.
It is 3:30am and we are preparing to depart for Louisville. It has been an interesting and profitable week for me as relates to CM and the work here. I am anxious to see what God has planned for this work. At this time it looks as if we may be relocating the NO mission to the Milne Boys Home property in Gentilly.
