We had the privilege of
hanging out with some really terrific folks over the Labor Day weekend. Elton and Dottie are dear friends here in the
Village. We were thrilled when they
asked us to take their extended family and friends on a boat tour. Any opportunity to visit
with these two is a huge treat.
When we arrived at their dock
they began loading a three course meal, table, cloths, silverware and
such. These two do everything with style! We visted as the grandsons and friends swam. Friend Stephanie and her parents had
driven in from their home in New
Orleans
Stephanie said she would be
playing the piano for us at church Sunday night. She in her modesty grossly
understated her gifts. It ended up being
a full concert of piano and violin.
Beautifully done!
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| The beautiful and talented Stephanie with grandson Gray. |
The Gray family definitely
has the flair and gift of hospitality.
They have a beautiful Asian garden sprawled down the side of their lake
side home. Beautiful plants are surrounded
by gazebos and waterfalls.
The afternoon before our boat tour, they had served their guests high tea at the gazebo. Of course, all was served in their finest china and tea.
The afternoon before our boat tour, they had served their guests high tea at the gazebo. Of course, all was served in their finest china and tea.
Their family crest includes
the anchor. While gray doesn’t seem line
up with this colorful duo, the anchor is appropriate. There are solid folks. They are fully anchored in their faith. They
are fun, energetic and loving in all their endeavors.
We had several thunder storms
during the boating day. I looked like we would be rained out. It turned out
to be a perfect evening. The cloudy
skies and rains left us in peace. Other
than an invasion of spiders at sunset, it was perfect. Dottie with her usual style said they must
have been sunning all day and were coming in for the night. That may be so Dottie, but next time we will
make sure to exclude them from the guest list!
We have the hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, it enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. Hebrews 6:10
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