We got a pretty early start. In the car, loaded up, and on the road before sunup. JUST before sunup. We left at 7:10. Sunrise 7:14. Atta girl, Chris!
We made really good time on the trip up to Arlington. Very little traffic. Even the Madisonville Buc-ees was way down in attendance. Great for us. Not so good for them.
The church was packed with friends and family and well-wishers. One of Alicia’s sons spoke and another of her young relatives sang a song. For us, it was one of those old home weeks, as we saw friend after friend from our days at that church. Definitely a bittersweet afternoon.
Before heading for Waco and Zak’s basketball game, we got together with the Winkles and the Huntley’s for an early dinner. Where? Cracker Barrel, of course.
After lunch/dinner (not sure which. It was 3:00) we divided into two cars. Cary and I in one and Chris and KayLynn in the other. And off to Waco for basketball we headed. And just as we took the exit in Waco for the game … Josh called. They had just received word that the opposing team had called to say they weren’t coming. Game canceled.
Not to be deterred, Christi slipped into hostess mode. How about an impromptu Dessert party? Zak’s girlfriend and her friend came. Christi stopped at HEB and grabbed a few cakes to go along with the ice cream in their freezer. It was yummy.
I have to add here that I played a game last night that I have never played before. AnnaGrace, Josh and I started a rousing round of Toilet Tag. Never heard of that one? It’s pretty simple, actually. It’s like regular tag, only when you are caught, you have to squat and hold your hand up at the end of a crooked arm. That magically transforms you into a toilet. You have to stay in that position until someone comes by and pushes your hand downward, thus flushing the toilet and freeing you. It was pretty fun, but when Christi was drafted to join us, the intensity definitely increased. So much so that I was “instructed” by Chris to check out of the game. Apparently Toilet Tag was on the Taboo List for back surgery rehabilitation.
We finished the night with family worship and a movie. The girls left for home around ten. Good night all.
Hosea 10:12 says, Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.
Father, thank you for our safe journey thus far. Please stay with on the way home today. And continue to walk with Dan and his family. Amen.
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