Charles Tending to the Homefront

Charles did some yardwork at the parsonage this morning... while "Mac" (the taller metal-art cactus) and "Ira" (the other metal-art cactus) looked on. Thanks be to God for a wonderful man who enjoys tending to the needs of the homefront!

Metal Art at the Parsonage!

Today Charles and Belinda visited a really fun store in Odessa called "Unforgettables." They purchased three fun flowers for the front of the house and two fun cacti in the back. After choir tonight, they enjoyed giving choir members a tour. Everyone enjoyed meeting "Mac" the tall cactus (named after McCamey) and "Ira" the more diminutive cactus (named after Iraan)... the two friendly cacti characters in the backyard.

The parsonage

Lots of activity takes place at the parsonage and a lot of it in the air!

We've really enjoyed the Rufous Hummingbird that visits several times each day and the swallows that have a mud nest at the front of the house.

Yesterday Charles spotted a flash of red at the bird bath and today we had a return visit - a Red-breasted Grosbeak!

We've also had consecutive days with a Road Runner visiting the parsonage. What a wild place we live in!

Miracle in McCamey, Texas: RAIN!

After months and months without rain.... Oh, Lord God, for the rain you gave us this afternoon: We thank you and praise your name! Amen!

"The Mississippi Squirrel Revival" Song!

If you want to smile, click here to view/hear Ray Steven's great song: The Mississippi Squirrel Revival! (It's worth waiting through the preliminary 15-second commercial. Be sure to have your audio on!)

Today in San Angelo

We made a quick trip to San Angelo today where Charles attended a meeting of the San Angelo District. Belinda visited with her mother and ran some errands in the big city.

Charles had a bit of time before his meeting and paid a visit to the Water Lily garden. It is a really pretty place to see and well-worth the stop. Before picking Belinda up, Charles spotted another of San Angelo's famous sheep.

A night out on the town

Charles attended the Convalescent Center's party for people who volunteer each week at the center. It is always nice to be with the residents who appreciate the attention. (Sadly, Charles mistakenly deleted the pictures!)

This evening, we joined other United Methodists in McCamey for our monthly dinner on the town. We gave a copy of the new chamber of commerce cookbook as a door prize. It was a big hit!