Monday, October 16, 2023
Last blog post we had just returned to SC to visit with Randy and Debra. We, of course, had motorhome projects – just like keeping up your house – and other routine maintenance items. We also spent a few hours one afternoon assisting Randy and Debra with one of their ministries through the Edgefield Baptist Association. They collect magazines and devotional books and Sunday school literature and donate it to the International Seafarer Ministry in Charleston. We sorted and boxed up the books/magazines and Randy and Debra will deliver them to Charleston in a few days. The ministry in Charleston provides the reading/study material to the people who come into the port on the big seagoing ships. Please read a little about this really great ministry.
We had a nice but shorter than planned visit. We received an invitation to a retirement party for the first dispatcher Max hired when 9-1-1 was first implemented for Blount County. We couldn’t miss the opportunity to attend her party, so we returned to Alabama. Carrie dispatched 37 years, 30 years for Blount County 9-1-1. There aren’t many people who stay with anything for that long. Thank you, Carrie, for your dedication.
Having extra time in Alabama, we were able to see a number of our friends at Camp Sumatanga and around town. Sunday we met Donna and Barry at the Huddle House for breakfast and then worshiped at our home church and Sunday school class. Good times!
Sunday afternoon we drove up to Red Bay. Monday morning we dropped Fred off at 1st Class Glass for a new windshield. We were hit by a rock while driving on the interstate on our last trip. The windshield replacement takes two days. They removed the broken one and installed the new in less time than it took us to go to Jack’s for breakfast and return. Then Fred had to stay inside for the rest of the day and we spent the night inside the shop in Fred. Tuesday morning, they put another coat of sealant on the windshield which then had to dry for another 2-3 hours, and reinstalled our mirrors and wiper blades and we were out of the shop shortly before noon. The people at 1st Class Glass were very professional and proficient. Very nice as well. We really appreciated them working us in so quickly. We then took Fred across the street to Trevor Nichols to get one of our slide toppers replaced. Again, very professional and fast service. Trevor even had his people replace the trim on our floor coverings we bought from him six years ago and didn’t charge us for the work. After parking Fred for the night, we visited our friends at Hometown Pizza. Pizza and lasagna are still just as good as ever. Wednesday morning, we took Fred to Fowler Detailing for a wash, wax, roof treatment, and rims polished. Of course, about an hour after we left the shop if rained. Oh well Fred still looks better than before.
Thursday morning we departed Red Bay, so pleased with the service we received from all the nice people who call Red Bay home. We drove to a COE park in Arkansas to relax for two days and prepare for our next NOMADS project.
Saturday morning we drove the final leg of our journey to Muskcogee, OK. We will be working here for four weeks repairing flood damaged homes from a 2022 flood. Please remember us in your prayers for the safety of our team, the work we hope to accomplish, and the lives that will be touched.
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