Worship in Boerne, TX

We set out this morning with two thoughts in mind: worship in Boerne (west of San Antonio) and a theater performance in Ingram (just past Kerrville).


We went to church this morning at the First United Methodist Church in Boerne.  We knew two of the pastors from a church they led in San Angelo. Wow, there are a lot of folks doing a lot of good things in that congregation! 

Early Christmas cheer!

We stopped for some essentials at the grocery store after visiting the church fairs and just had to try out some of the fancy hats for sale (we didn't buy any!)

Church Fall Bazaars - again!

San Antonio Christian Church

St. Brigid Catholic Church

St. Brigid Catholic Church

Oxford UMC

Oxford UMC Gobbles & Jingles Craft Fair

We have had a splendid Saturday here in San Antonio!  With slightly warmer weather than during the work week, it was nice to be out and about and enjoying the sights and sounds of San Antonio's west side.

We took in three church events this morning.  The first was at the San Anotnio Chrisitan Church, a small church which is really trying to connect to the community on that busy road.

Next up was St. Brigid Catholic Church which is located not far from our home in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood.  They have a stunning sanctuary and some really friendly people.

Finally, it was off to Oxford UMC's Gobbels & Jingles Holiday Craft Fair.  It was such fun seening all the talented people and the fruit of their creativity!

DOD Casualty list for November 6 -15

American Military Cemetary in Manila

+ Spc. Daniel L. Carlson, 21, of Running Springs, Calif., died Nov. 9, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 25^th Aviation Regiment, 25^th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25^th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

+ Capt. James D. Nehl, 37, of Gardiner, Ore., died Nov. 9, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on patrol during combat operations.  He was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 16^th Infantry Regiment, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

+ Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Bennett, 26, of Glendora, Calif., died Nov. 10, in Sperwan Gar, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when he encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations. He was assigned to the 53^rd Ordnance Company (EOD), 3^rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash. 

+ Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, Wash., died Nov. 12, at Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. 

Belinda and Her Mother!



Photo Taken in San Angelo, Texas

An afternoon at the Witte Museum!

Today was a 'bonus' rest day for us and after a quiet morning, we took advantage of the opportunity to visit one of San Antonio's museums.  Each Tuesday afternoon, the Witte Museum offers free admission, so it was off to the Witte for us!

Veterans Day

Today we visited Belinda's father's grave at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.  It was a fitting thing to do on this day.  May He rest in peace.