In case you forgot us

Just in case you forgot what we look like, here we are.

Our work here continues, and we are learning more each day. Melody has been given new responsibilities in the accounting area, and she likes the challenges.

Ken has been busy with LOTS of stuff. This week we poured 24 yds of concrete, finished planting 28 palm trees, took delivery of 3200 plants, and planted about 1000 of them, just for starters. It was very tiring, but very rewarding as well. On Thursday, we attended a Bible dedication for 13 new translations. The couple that worked in Peru were here, and told some of their story. It gives new meaning to the work we do. Without all the volunteers to do the support work here or there, they wouldn't be able to do the translating. If you are retired, or just have a little time to give, we could use your help, no matter what your skills. We need computer people, construction people, accounting folks, business execs, etc. If you know anyone who might fit with the volunteer movement, pass this on

Ken & Melody

Our House

These pictures show the living room of our coach. It is very compact, but yet very comfortable. Just to the right, in this picture, is a 3 burner stove, and a convection microwave. As shown, I even brought my big Bun coffee maker.









This shot is the opposite side, with a comfortable couch that makes into a bed. Up front is a 30 in tv, with a DVD, VCR, and satellite dish hooked up. We don't miss to much. One problem we have found is that when it rains, it's hard to hear. Rain on the roof is load.

I'll get more shots later. The bedroom wasn't picked up for a picture.

Pics of our Grandkids

We got these pictures from Shelli of the kids. Here little Caleb models a lobster hat, and looks soooooo cute.










This picture has Abby modeling a Michigan cheer leading outfit. Big Caleb is hurting from Michigan getting beat the past 2 weeks. He has Michigan clothes for everyone, kind of his version of rally hats. One picture showed her crying, and Shelli said it was because she didn't have on her Wisconsin outfit.

We miss the kids, but are settling on our new jobs. Mel was in class 3 times this week, learning new computer stuff that will help her with the accounting she is doing. I walked into a meeting on Monday, and left with a number of responsibilities. I feel good that they have the confidence in me to do these things. The building we have been working on is almost done, and we hope to move in within a few weeks. The one thing that we don't care for is HOT & HUMID weather every day. Oh well, this is where we are, and what we need to put up with.

Ken

We are Parked

Sorry, no pictures yet. We left Dawsonville Ga. on Sat, and stayed in northern Fl. last night. Then finished our trip in to Orlando by 1:00 on Sun. We spent the afternoon setting up, cleaning, unloading our garage, unloading the bike, and grocery shopping. We missed the Bear game, cause we are in Tampa Bay territory. Oh well, they got beat anyway. We are both exited to be here, and ready to start on our new jobs. I know Melody has a job waiting for her, and will be put to work right away. I will be meeting with my boss after morning chapel, and plan what's in store for me. We'll keep you all posted as to what we are doing. I already know we are going to Panama in November for a conference. WOW, and I don't speak the language. Fortunately, the couple we are traveling with speak some Spanish. Mel said I should spell check, so I'll try to remember.

Ken

On to the Next Event!

I haven't posted for a long time and as I check our recent posting I see that Ken needs to use spell check more often! Just kidding, I am proud of him for keeping the blog up to date.

We are wending our way south this week. Our summer vacation was fun, fast and exhausting. I mistakenly told Ken he could be the keeper of the social calendar when we retired. I had no idea that he would keep us busy from 7:30 am to night! I guess that makes me the slow learner! Regardless, we had a great summer, visiting and traveling but we are both very ready to get back to work in Orlando. We are also ready to settle in and get involved in a church there. It has been odd to only visit churches for all this time. It is always comforting to know there are bodies of believers all over this country that you can worship with but, like the old Sunday School chorus says, there IS joy in SERVING Jesus! So we are more than ready to get back to the serving part. Hmmm, wonder if there is a church ready for US!

Right this minute I am sitting in the RV waiting for little Caleb to get up from his nap. We are parked in front of his house so he and I came out here for our afternoon nap. If I slept as long as him though I would never sleep tonight. I can hardly wait for the kids to be potty trained so they can come on trips with us.

We leave tomorrow morning to head for GA to visit my parents and my sister's family. I think there may be a short stopover in Chattanooga at a Honda dealer...Ken's looking for a new cycle...I told him he needs to sell the old one first. Anyone interested?