This is all so personal. If you aren't too interested, that's okay. But a lot is happening with us and our family right now.
Tomorrow, Ann and I leave for Dallas. Ann's niece's beautiful daughter, Elle Warren, is getting married Saturday evening in the chapel of First Methodist Church in Dallas. I have been asked to perform the ceremony. That will be special for us all!
Friday, James and Laura Duprie fly out of Austin for Germany and then on to Namibia, Africa, to visit with friends they made while in Rockport. These folks operate a hunting and animal photo preserve. It is a trip of a lifetime for them. James' brother-in-law and sister made the round-trip tickets possible. They will be staying with their friends and touring this ancient land.
In the meantime....there are THREE children, Dempsey, Emily, and Calvin! They have to have some guidance and food, etc. James' parents and Laura's parents are splitting the sixteen days of caring for the kids. That will be fun.
Finally.....James resigned his position Tuesday at Goliad ISD. He was told they were cutting back some positions and the last hired would be the first to go. He was the last hired! In the meantime their Head Coach, AD is supposed to be moving to another job. James is applying for his position. He has been promised an interview before the school board. He was told he would have to "dazzle" the board in order to get the job. This will all happen after spring break and their African trip.
I would say that is a bit of family news. We will be in Goliad some and then here in Rockport. I will BLOG from time to time. Breathe a prayer for James and Laura. They really do not want to move. They like Goliad and their church and the kids like school. Pray for their safety as they travel half-way around the world.