St. Michael's on Mother's Day

Dave is pictured with our niece and nephew, Rachel and Joshua Horn. These amazing young people sang with Dave which was a special treat for him.
We are enjoying our pause in Minnesota as we are using this stop to catch up with folks we have not seen for two years. Our schedule for August and beyond is in the works - Ohio, Pennsylvania, N & S Carolina, Georgia, and Florida here we come.

After parking in our son's driveway for a month, our son and the neighbors will be ready for us to hit the road. Our GPS unit is getting a break these days as we are in our old stomping grounds and not once have we needed the unit to get us to or from any church or school. It is a nice change of pace for us.

Prayer Friends

These lovely gals pray for us as we travel. They may not look like prayer warriors, but don't let their joyful beauty fool you! We thank God for friends such as these who continue to keep us in prayer. As I say to folks as we visit, "Pray for us when you see RV's."

Thanks Gina and Barb for using your gifts and holding us in prayer. If you are reading this, we appreciate your prayers too as we have now marked two full years on the road - we could not do it without the prayer support and encouragement of many. Thank you.

Central Lutheran - Winona , Minnesota

Dave had a "Bluegrass" experience in Winona. The church band Centrally Dislocated, are pictured here practicing "Washed in the Blood," a fun tune with a mandolin lead. Most of the band is made up of professional musicians. Dave always enjoys playing with an actual band.

Larry Finke, the music director at Central Lutheran and friend from our days in Minnesota, was a wonderful host and could not have done anything more to make us feel welcome.

One of the ministry outreach programs at Central Lutheran is a Wednesday evening meal which is offered each week. The meal is attended by all kinds of folks from the community with an average attendance of 200. Pastor Jeff and his wife Pat, make the homemade bread served each week as part of the menu which is planned two months in advance. What a great way to share Jesus, meet, and get to know your brothers and sisters - break bread together! Pictured are your hosts for The Feast. Will you be in Winona on a Wednesday evening? Stop in.

Dave and I Recording

Pictures of me helping Dave record! I am out of the RV. I am not making any noise that will be recorded, and I am perfectly happy to be supportive of his work in this way... reading a book and drinking wine in a beautiful setting. Come on down, I have another chair, there is plenty of space and you can help Dave record too!

Seeing Red

This week we have been visited, on and off, throughout the day by this very confused Cardinal. He dives at the windows in an effort to scare the competition out of his clearly marked territory.
I think he is trying to look fierce, but he is too pretty to be taken seriously.

The Office

Well, not exactly like the TV show, but we had our moments.
I worked at Mayer Lutheran High School (MLHS) before living full-time on the road. I can't believe I have been away from these dear folks for two years already. Thanks for lunch, Joel.

When I first started at MLHS, I shared office space with Karen and Paulette. Our office space was so small that we had room for one keyboard - I used my left hand, Karen used her right and Paulette told us what was on the screen. Okay, maybe not that small, but close.

Because I am in town for Administrative Assistants Week, I was able to join my former co-workers and celebrate with them. I get lunch out again this week as Dave will want me to thank him for his hard work this year too. Wait, reverse that, I work for him - I never get that right.

Singing in Cloquet, Minnesota

Our friends - the Schultz family. It is always a treat to spend time with this amazing musical family.

Dave and I sang at their church, The Gospel Tabernacle, in Cloquet, and we were privileged to have them join us for a number of songs. Practice was - wild and carefree! Adding six more voices to "Fix Our Eyes" made for a big joyful sound, but the words are still for each of us, "... who for the JOY set before Him, endured the cross ..." He came for each of us because He loved us. Singing with the Schultz family is just a peek at what is to come. Heaven is gonna be great.

Please note Ghost Dave - that guy just can't hold still.