Monday, June 22, 2009

Father's Day

We had a really nice Father's Day. Church was very nice and then we had lunch together. Now most fathers would like to relax and have a nice dinner. But our dad ran in a relay! Jeff ran 5 miles through west Michigan in a bright green shirt carrying a token torch showing Michigan the Jesus loves them! The run will travel through Michigan until next week when the district convention commences. The weather was sunny and hot. There were many hills through the countryside. We passed several Amish families, some in their carriages, some walking one with a wagon full of cute little children. I guess one horse got a little spooked when he saw the bright shirt. Next time he saw a carriage, he kept his distance and stopped while the horse passed. The van that accompanied the runners kept him well hydrated and made sure he was ok. Jeff ran those 5 miles in less than an hour! How wonderful! He was tired, but had fun. We drove along in our Prius, encouraging him along the way. Sarah took pictures. Hope to have them posted soon. There might even be a video! The next runner showed up as Jeff finished at an Amish farm and he ran the last 10 miles! He is a pastor from Cadillac. We stopped at Wal-Mart after the run and got a few things. Mary was happy there was still a material department there. She is anxious to sew another dress. We found some pink and brown polka dot material. It will be very nice. From there we went to St. Peter's Lutheran in Big Rapids, MI for a small rally. On our way home we stopped for dinner at Ruby Tuesdays and then had Ice Cream Cake and played a little on the Wii.
What is on today's docket? Well, I will be practicing for the wedding, Sarah has therapy and then the rehearsal. This evening is another softball game. Our record is 4-1! I have a few players that need to start praying with us if they want to be playing with us! Tomorrow is the wedding and I work night shift afterward.
I guess that is all for this Monday Morning!

Grace