December 2, 2012
We decided to visit Mayo United Methodist Church this
morning. The service by Reverend
Katherine Moore was titled "Whose birthday is it anyway?" The sermon reminded us to take care not to
let the meaning of Christmas get hidden in the business of preparing for
Christmas. It was good to hear and sing
Christmas carols. Also in attendance was
a dog named Zeke or Zack. He was very
well behaved during the service.
We visited with Barrie and Mary after the church service and
thanked them for all their help. We hope
to see them again while in Florida or perhaps in the Bahamas. After lunch, Steve ran wires from the
television to the engine room, through the galley and to the pilot house. He got as much done as he could before taking
a break and heading to Annapolis. We
went to West Marine, Best Buy, Michaels, and Home Depot for different
supplies.
When we returned, Terry had arrived with his friends who are
helping him move Providence to Stewart, FL.
The captain for the trip to Charleston for Proud Mary had also arrived. His name is John Pemberton. He is a former Fleming owner. He gave me the names of two marinas that have
tennis courts and tennis pros on staff.
I am already planning to make stops at these places.
I took a much needed walk while Steve finished the
wiring. As I was heading back to Burr, I
noticed people gathering at the intersections with gifts. I felt like I was the winner of some great
race. I stopped and talked to a little
girl who was about 5 years old. She told
me that Santa was on the way. He would be
riding in a fire truck and I would hear him before I saw him. I kept walking waiting to see Santa pass
by. I noticed a sign that the local fire
department would be driving Santa by to pick up gifts for a local charity. About 30 minutes after I returned to the
boat, I heard and saw the sirens pass over the bridge.
Isaiah 9:6 John
20:19-21 Psalm 25:4
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ReplyDeleteLove the blog posts Joy. Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteHope the weather stays good for you.
Thank you Dave. We hope to start heading south on Thursday, December 6. We can't wait to see you and tell you all about what we are learning and to plan a trip with you and Charlene.
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