Warren Willis Camp

Wesley and Davis headed off to Warren Willis camp this week. A few of our clergy friends were there for visits and texted us pictures of the boys. 

They had a good week. But Davis' gastritis flared up towards the end of the week and he spent Thursday night in the infirmary before he had to be checked out on Friday morning. He joined the rest of us at Disney. 

 

 

Things Around the District

Sunday I got to preach and worship with Trinity UMC in North Port as they celebrated the re-dedication of their church facilities after hurricane recovery (from Ian) and their postponed 60th anniversary from that same year. 

 

 

Quite a few other meetings this week on Zoom or at the District Office. And our office staff went out for a birthday lunch and we forgot to take a picture (so here's our Christmas picture again). 

Beach Time

Parker and I went for a beach walk on Monday night. When we got there everything was cloudy and we didn't think we would get to see much. 

 

 

 

And then the sun came out and it looked so good. 

 

Race Time

Friday night, Daryl, Parker and I went to Venice to do a 5k (Parker replaced Davis who was supposed to be there). This 5k was an evening party called Under the Moon that started at Cool Today Park where the Braves play spring training. We didn't run but we walked together and had a really nice time. 

Sick Little Boy

For much of the last week, Davis has been throwing up after every meal; sometimes before he finishes up. He didn't have any other symptoms other than some stomach pain. Two visits to the pediatrician and they thought he might have reflux. But the medicine they gave him didn't really help. So by Friday he had lost six pounds. And since it was going to take 2 months to get into a gastro doctor, we went to the ER in Venice. 

 

 

Four hours later - blood tests, urinalysis and a CT scan with contrast - we had a diagnosis of gastritis. They gave him some medicine to numb his esophagus and stomach and another medicine to add to the other one. Thankfully all of that has helped him keep food down and not be in pain. 

 

Week Update

 I spent Wednesday in Lakeland this week for some meetings and this was waiting on my desk when I arrived - an early birthday present! So thoughtful from Holly! 

Since Thursday was a holiday, Daryl and I were both off. After a big rainstorm, I got out to walk the neighborhood and it was cooler and there was a beautiful rainbow. And a lot of bunnies! 

 

 

Father's Day

For Father's Day worship, I was able to join Daryl and the boys at Grace UMC Venice. And I helped out a little bit in the services since Pastor Sarah was away. 

Then at home we gave Daryl his Father's Day present and took him out to lunch on Siesta Key to the Baja Grill there. We're super thankful for Daryl in all of our lives!