We had another great weekend celebrating Terry's 57th birthday at Yogi Bear Campground. It was funny when I was at the grocery store stocking up on all we needed as I mentioned to the young cashier my husband's birthday. He asked how old Terry was and I told him. I could see in his eyes how old he thought that was. My first thought was that I too felt that way in my younger days but how fast the time has gone. If I would of told the young man to treasure the years as the go fast he would not be able to comprehend it-just as I at one time did not. At times it is hard for me to believe I went through childhood, teen years, married with babies...then young children....then teens and now "empty nesters". These years with young grandchildren so close around is so precious. It is an honor to see my children be such caring spouses and parents. The gravy time is here.
Yogi Bear is the perfect place to go with children. There is so much to do there that you would have to beg to get bored. Terry really loves camping. He has wonderful memories of childhood camping. Of course, how you can call it camping in a camper I don't know. We have cable, internet, bathroom, fridge, sink.....come on! I don't think he would be as crazy about it if we had a tent as we did in the old days. We took the kids camping as young children in a tent. I did not enjoy that although Terry loved having the boat.
I love how the kids will drive there for the day or rent a cabin. Michelle and mom were dedicated enough to rent one without a restroom as that was the only one they had available. ha! The boys went back to Houston so they wouldn't miss church. When you stay overnight there are activities you miss in the daytime. There was an outdoor movie and karioke going on that night. Usually we have a campside fire Terry loves to make but it was too windy this weekend. He did grill burgers outside on the pit which he really enjoys and they were so good.
Life is made up of memories. I love pictures because nothing preserves a memory like pictures! The pictures tell the story with details you might of forgot!! I've done a great job of marking the seasons of life with pictures. Pictures can be the milestone marking the Ebenezer moments of life. We should take the time to mark special moments to look back and see how God saw us through it all the way. :)
We took flowers and flags to put at the cemetary in honor of tomorrow-Memorial Day. We took them to my dad's grave site and dear friends Forest and Grace. We laughed on the way as when we saw the cemetary Colby said there is the Safari (he got the words mixed up). My dad was not in the services and I don't know if Forest was. We mainly went out there as we do often as a memorial to my dad and how he is never off our mind.
Mom loves the song My Brand New Home
If you’re awed by this world and all it’s beauty
Many stately mansions daily you may see
Without great wealth I know that I will never own one
And you will neither if you’re no more rich than me
But if your soul will look beyond what man is building
You will see what earthly mortals cannot see
On the other side of Jordan there’s construction
On a mansion being built just for me
Chorus
Just wait till you see my brand new home
Wait till you see its beauty rare
There’s nothing down here that can compare
Just wait till you see my brand new home
My Heavenly Father’s building me
And I’m gonna occupy for free
Just wait till you see my brand new home
My new home will not be set upon foundation
They are manmade and someday will pass away
It won’t be built where the storms of life can batter
And where rain clouds often hide the light of day
Oh, the cornerstone of God is my foundation
The Root of David, Christ the Lord our coming King
What a welcome and homecoming now awaits me
And I’m expecting any day to move right in
My Heavenly Father’s building me
And I’m gonna occupy for free
Just wait till you see my brand new home
To that I can't wait to see my dad's brand new home one day!!!!!!
