This past weekend, Peggy and I had the privilege of returning to the Tri-State because I was officiating the Whitney Bowe-Chris Ward wedding at Old Orchard. That was an honor beyond description for me. Whitney has stayed in close contact in the six years since we left KY for Florida, and she told me about 18 months ago that she wouldn't want anyone else to do her wedding ceremony. I gladly told her that I would be honored to officiate her wedding, and when the date was set, airline tickets were bought and the deal was sealed! The ceremony went well, a mixture of the seriousness of the ceremony along with a few little wise cracks from the minister (would you have expected any less?). It is so cool to see your "kids" growing up and staying focused. Lord knows there are plenty of our "youth group kids" who have not maintained that focus, but Whitney is doing great. Peggy and I love Chris dearly as well. He wasn't in our youth group, but he is one of our "kids" in every sense of the word.
I also got to see Alex, who is the kid of one of my youth group kids. I had the privilege of baptizing Alex into Christ a couple of years ago. Now, that is when you know you have been in youth ministry a while, when you baptize the children of your youth group kids! Anyway, Alex is doing well, actively involved in his church (Westwood Christian Church), and actively involved in his community as a junior volunteer fireman. That is way cool to see!
Oh, we saw plenty of family and friends over that whirlwind weekend (not everyone, but it just wasn't possible), including some that we just had no reason to expect to see. We continue to pray for our dear friend Tom Coomer who had suffered congestive heart failure earlier last week, and was in ICU while we were up there. We spent some time with Barbara in prayer at the hosptial, and we even got to see two more of our favorite youth group kids: Stacie and Kristen! Yeah, Stacie, now you'll even have to comment on this blog entry, eh? The joy of seeing our girls was an icing on the cake kind of deal for the weekend. And Tom? Well, the girls told us in church Sunday that he has improved greatly. Our prayers are that he continues on the road to recovery and gets home soon!
And finally, the only thing I really wanted to do on this trip other than the stated business for the trip, was to eat at Chili Willi's. It is by far the BEST Tex-Mex I have had since I left the state of Texas as a teenager. Ron Smith captured Peggy's and my taste buds 23 years ago when he opened the place, and a trip to the Huntington, WV, area is not complete without a stop at Chil Willi's! The Super Chicken Burrito and a cup of black bean soup just made my day and my weekend!
Of course we had one more stop to make in Huntington on that Friday afternoon: Glenn's Sporting Goods! Yes, we got our "We Are...Marshall" shirts and a hat for me among some other Herd regalia to bring home with us. We can't wait for the movie to come out on December 22nd, it's not like we have something else going on that day or anything...
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Yum! Yum! Chili Willis. I haven't eaten there in years.
Update on my Dad...
Dad is out of the ICU and has been transferred to the Cardiac Step-Down unit at Kings Daughters. He is still physically weak, but his mind is in good order. Dad is giving orders and cracking jokes. Kristen still tests him on his short term memory. His long term memory is great.
Kristen called with good news this morning (Who said Friday the 13th are bad days?) Dad had his heart shocked to get it back in proper rhythm. Only one shock was needed and it is back in rhythm. Yeah! It's a procedure used more often than I thought and he will need regular check-ups to make sure it continues to stay in rhythm.
Dad is currently receiving physical and occupation therapy. From what my sister says, "he's working me and the nurses to death." (For those who don't know my Dad, he contacted polio during his teenage years and it affected his hips and legs.)
Keep him in your prayers and thank you for the prayers you have all ready given to God for Dad and the family.
Yay for the news on your Dad!!!
Tell Kristin and the crew that we love them and we are so glad to hear how well your Dad is progressing. God is good! It was a privilege for Peggy and me to be able to see you guys last weekend and it is a privilege to continue to pray for ya'll.
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