We passed the year mark almost a month ago. It seems like a long time but we wonder where the time has gone. Thirty-thousand miles of driving and so many visits. New friends and relationships. The opportunity to minister. We miss our family but know it will be difficult to leave those we have grown to love.
Missionary pictures. P-day outing to the Florida Caverns State Park.
Quick visit from our son Tim.
Missionaries always up for a photo-op. We welcome new missionaries, say goodbye to others, and meet old friends at transfers.
Early morning peanut picking in preparation for the annual Peanut Boil. This is a big deal all over the area. They grow tons of peanuts and they love their peanut boils!
Folks are busy eating their peanuts.
The Kramers, a family we love. Out for dinner in Sneads!
So many churches in these parts. We were going to check out the Biker Church but hear they closed it down. As Molly prepared to turn in for the night, she discovered a large guest on her bed spread.
We took a day and walked along the beach again. Molly needs a break now and then from all the phone calls from sick missionaries and traveling with me. Below is a rather tame fellow waiting for a handout from the fishermen.
Vanessa and Tara at their baptism.
Cotton and peanuts are the biggest crops in this area. To the right is a cotton field getting ripe; below, after being sprayed with just the bolls ready for harvesting.
Peanuts just after turning and below pictures of them after they have been picked and dumped into trailers for shipping.
Cleaning out a goat barn. Plenty of service opportunities.
Wayne took me on a kayaking adventure down the Chipola River. So much wildlife...and floating over some pretty big fish!
Elder and Sister Sitati at a recent zone conference.
Walter and his daughter Wendy at the chapel. He is preparing for baptism; a wonderful man.
Ethan is an extension agent and took us on a nature walk through the Hinson Recreation Area. He was kind enough to identify the many unique plants and trees for us.
Jack and Luke. My hand is on Jack. They belong to a dear friend who I visit frequently. Jack's my buddy.
Finally saw some gators, at Wakulla Springs
This guy was finishing up a turtle.
Stopped by St. Andrews Lighthouse to see wildlife and the Monarch Butterfly migration.
Picking Satsumas (a type of citrus) at the Scotts. Good times.
Group of seniors at Wakulla Springs.
We lost all but one of these girls this last transfer. Such is missionary life. They come and go; we stay.
With the Kramers at Cavern's State Park.
The church has a booth at the National Peanut Festival. They make and sell "Elephant Ears," a type of scone. Guess who got to work the booth one night? It was busy!
I took a break from the booth and watched some midway acts. This fellow was great!
We have our moments!
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