We are so fortunate to be able to travel to New York August 8-13 with the Palmers. We have never traveled with anyone before so this will be fun. The first planning committee meeting was today and Reese and Allie got to attend by running around their huge front yard in front of the best front porch in Montford, while we were eating delicious sandwiches prepared by a gourmet chef (Jimmy) and figuring out all the fun things we'll do up there. It was great!
Patrick and I have also made plans to sneak out of town on August 3rd to see Southern Exposure (a chick play, we think) at the Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA. For those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, you will remember we went there last year as well and had a lovely time. I love the inn so much -- aromas of old wood in the hotel and old telephones in the rooms (I love old telephones) and just the feeling of being really relaxed is something else. Can't Wait.
Bele Chere has occupied much of our work and thoughts recently. The new staff is raring to go and I will post a photo of them all soon. They will all be at the build tomorrow. There is so much to do, but I think we have it all organized now. It is quite a difference between this year and last when we ran the Doggie Jail. So wonderful to have staff supporting our efforts.
We continue to pray for Casey, daughter of Patrick's niece, who had a stroke last Sunday. Casey is only 5 years old. Please keep her in your thoughts as well. This is a tough one, since Julie Mom is a single mother and now she has a special needs daughter -- at least for a while. Children are so very resilient through and she will be in good hands as they move her from Austin to Dallas to a special rehab facility for children. My, what a shock. Life is so precious. That lesson is learned over and over again.
Also looking forward to seeing Robin Payne and her two kids on Tuesday and meeeting up with Debbie Davis of Madison County to help them get the ball rolling to unchain dogs there.
More later and Keep Smiling!
Peggy
WOW! Virginia and NY . . . oh what fun! i bet you two are so excited! :) i think i told you before that we went up there for the Virginia Creeper Trail--i would love to go back. the theater sounds wonderful, too! and that's great to hear about Madison Co! i am so, so sorry to hear about Casey and hope she will begin to improve very soon. what a difficult time for her mom. that's wonderful that they can go to Dallas, though. on a happier note i hope you have a good week! :) michelle
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