Saturday, September 27, 2025
We fly to Austin early in the morning.
It's after noon when we are picked up by our daughter Kirsten.
While he sets up the project, she and I listen to her church service online.
Sunday
W replaces the warped baseboards and closes the drywall cut out by the plumber (who didn't find the leak.) How good to have a handy father!
The furniture returns to its place so the eye no longer stops at the floor.
I walk around the neighborhood, marveling at the number of cars = mostly 2-3 vehicles per driveway. The USA is a car-propelled country with long drives to stores and services unless you live in downtown in a city or in a very small town.
Many people are walking their dogs. This man reads a book as he strolls with his dog.
Texas is home to many wildflowers. The gardening season is long, though it's so hot and dry in mid-supper that plants have to be heat-tolerant.
The blooms come in many colors.
A cement truck is pouring a driveway nearby.
We sup at a Chinese noodle place. I love the flavors. And of course, noodles are my favorite food group.
Monday
W leaves for Springfield to meet with a theology commission. Kirsten and I visit a few discount stores for tablecloths that will become curtains. We have a pasta dinner that is so good I eat it before thinking about taking a photo.
We eat thick Chinese noodles for supper - so good.
Tuesday
We have a few things to pick up after a relaxing morning. We find a big print for a difficult window but K is also looking for a suitcase. We strike out so far.
After shopping, Kirsten prepares a delicious avocado toast for lunch.
The vehicle size here is extreme.
In Springfield, W is picking up a goodies to take home to enjoy in Indonesia.
K and I love home renovation series so we watch a few episodes each afternoon as we relax together.
Read more:
Wednesday
Kirsten asks for the homemade chocolate chip cookies she remembers from childhood. A half-recipe yields a few dozen. Sofa covers and rugs get washed and we return purchases that don't match expectations. Costco is one of our destinations for their international choices. German spaetzle? It's there.
We're back in late afternoon, when K makes a delicious lunch. After a little break, we tackle the fridge and freezer. Isn't everything more fun when doing it together? Food rests on a large towel while we reorganize and wash shelves, which are already quite clean so it doesn't take long.
After another home reno episode, I edit a journal article. Meanwhile, K drives off to bring W from the airport. He and I have sent greetings back and forth with mutual friends and scholars.
* Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. 1 Chronicles 16:8-14
* I am yours; save me. Psalm 119:94
* Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Acts 12:7
Moravian Prayer: We try to survive on our own, God. Eventually we need help, and you are the ultimate savior. May we always rely on you, knowing you will graciously be there for us. Thanks be to you, O God. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment