Ready for Spring

We so have Spring Fever--Chris and I tried to get a jump start on spring and summer and spent the weekend at the camp on the Jourdan River. It was a beautiful weekend, but still kind of cool. We took the boat out and cruised up and down the river and out to the bay--after Chris spent most of Saturday getting the boat to crank. Who knew he was so mechanical?? It was a nice escape--

Hanging out in beautiful Downtown Hattiesburg

Last Sunday was a BEAUTIFUL day--and I now have definite spring fever! I cannot wait for all these cold days to end... I know my tune will change by early August, but for now, I need warm sunny days!!
We spent the afternoon walking around, taking some photos--some just for me, some for Chris to maybe paint...Then finished off with Happy Hour at Brownstone's. They do have one of the best happy hours in town. Don't forget about them!!! And sitting up on that balcony with the warm sun coming in----Ahhhhhh....it was like vacation!

Update on my Daddy

Thank you so much to all who have prayed for and offered to help my Daddy. He, his wife, and my niece are beginning to put the pieces back together--it's just such a slow, painstaking process. They are leaving the motel tomorrow to go to their local state park.. They will have a one of the newer cabins there and get a bit more settled than 3 people in one tiny motel room. Plus, it is on the lake and may be like a little vacation.
They are beginning to collect the small items that they lost, since they will be in a cabin for a while. Thank you to everyone who has offered to help and offered prayers. They truely are feeling it. But please continue--they have a very long road ahead of them!

My Daddy's Home

Prayers, please

Thanks to all who have offered their thoughts and prayers already. I am asking for all of you to keep my dad in their prayers. On Saturday afternoon, his house caught fire and burned completely. He, his wife, and her grandaughter were able to get out safely, along with all their dogs, but it was a total loss--including their vehicles. The Red Cross has put them in a hotel for two nights and on Monday they will meet with the insurance people. I have begun to get a few items of clothing but not real sure where to start. I have collected a couple of WalMart gift cards as that seems to be the best way to help, since we know Wal Mart has EVERYTHING--and that's what they lost--EVERYTHING! Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers, and help.