Happy fall, y'all!

Wesley loves hanging out with us as we begin our first autumn today in Albert Lea!

 

UWFaith Prairie Winds District Fall Gathering at Hope UMC in Blue Earth

Belinda leads everyone at the UWFaith Prairie Winds District in a fun dance (The Bhangra move called "Punjab" embodies joy, hope, and positivity)

Four pastors celebrate Holy Communion

Photo Op with Belinda's mother's handmade frilly scarves

The Rev. Dr. Charles Alkula led the officers installation

Belinda arranging farewell goodie bags donated by Glenville UMW UWFaith Unit

Belinda on the job!

Belinda is rocking it at her new gig as the Administrative Assistant at the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce!

Wesley's afternoon

While Charles was running errands today (including looking for a vehicle), Wesley was treated to an afternoon of Cat TV. 

Goodbye, red truck

The insurance company decided to total Charles' pickup and today was the "release" date and after nine years, our time with this truck is done. This is the longest Charles has had any vehicle and now it is time to look ahead to what comes next!

We went to Faribault to turn the truck over and when we got home this evening, a lovely card from Charles' sister, Sandy, was waiting for him.

Labor Day roadtrip

We took advantage of a day off for both of us this Labor Day and drove to Harmony and Lanesboro (both in southeastern Minnesota, about 1.5 hours from Albert Lea). Got some wonderful Amish breads outside of Harmony and then enjoyed a nice drive to the B&B capital of Minnesota in Lanesboro.

Another surprise in Glenville

From Roy Beighley

 

From Karen Grey

We had two treats in Glenville this morning. The first was a plaque made by Roy Beighley with a lovely mealtime prayer on it. The second was a lovely poem about small churches, like the one we love in Glenville!