October 19 – “Don’t look, Mable”

We had a really big crowd at church yesterday.  50 plus people gathered under the building for Seaside Outside.  And we had some folks tune in online as well.  Apparently, they had some problems hearing though.  The wind was blowing, and that plays havoc with our sound system.  Well, not the whole system, but it sure swirls and whooshes through the mic I wear on my head.  Three of our little girls led off the service with a song.  They sang along (and we all endeavored to follow them) with that classic favorite, “What If Cartoons Got Saved.”  They did a great job, too.  I’m proud of you, girls. Speaking of being proud, before and after church we got to show Larry and Diane around the buildings.  I’m sure we came across as a couple of proud parents pulling out baby pictures. 

 

After church we grabbed some lunch from the Shrimp n Stuff food truck across the street and ate at the church.  we were a little late after the building tour, but I understand the plans are to celebrate Lauren’s birthday every Sunday for the foreseeable future.  Sounds good to me.  after lunch we drove to the west end of the Island.  Larry wanted to be able to say he had seen Galveston from East to West – the whole Island.  Well, check it off your bucket list, Larry.  When we reached our destination, I advised Larry to make a U-turn where one specific car was turning.  And we had a “Don’t look, Mable” moment.  The car we were following had stopped on the side of the road.  The driver was now standing behind it … relieving himself.  Not the finest moment of the Island tour, but memorable, nonetheless.

 

Psalms 23:3 says, “He refreshes my soul.  He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

 

Father, thank you for our time with Larry and Diane this weekend.  Please keep them safe and happy.  Amen.