Charles Volunteers Today

 

L-R: Amanda, Marilyn, Montanah, Bridget, Charles

St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota, runs a "hot-meals-to-go" program called "Loaves and Fishes." Every Monday, 4:45-5:30 p.m., they open their doors and feed their neighbors a hot meal. Today, some of the staff members of the Thorne Crest Senior Living Community volunteered to serve.

Today on Fountain Lake

Charles was returning home this afternoon when he spotted these two White Pelicans by Fountain Lake. There is something special about seeing pelicans whether gliding in the air or on the water.

Being sheepish in Albert Lea

We ventured downtown this afternoon on our errands and stopped into a consignment shop where Belinda spotted a cute sheep. We just had to snatch it up for use in a future sermon by Charles.

A chilly day in Albert Lea

Charles has Fridays off, and with Belinda's urging, went to play golf at Wedgewood Cove on Albert Lea's west side. It was in the upper-40s when he started but at least there was no wind! Lots of water on this course which meant there were lots of geese and ducks!

This morning in Moscow

 

Charles took to the road east of Albert Lea this morning to attend worship at Moscow Lutheran Church. It is a quaint country church, reminding Charles of one of his early churches, Stark Valley UMC in Nebraska.

Night out in Albert Lea

When Belinda got home from work, we made our way to the American Legion where the Ladies Auxiliary was hosting a soup and dessert fund raiser. It was a lot of good food and a great atmosphere!

Backyard surprise

Our bird feeder is starting to attract more birds. We've also seen quite a few rabbits and squirrels in our backyard and even chipmunks. Today was a surprise however with the appearance of two mallards!