Dec. 24th...on the road again...again

We pulled out of Los Baños on Dec. 24th.  Christmas with the family in VA is not going to happen...especially after stopping at another Ford dealer 100 miles south of Los Baños with more car probs...(which turned out to be minor, but still used up the day).

We are getting good practice moderating negative emotions and thanking God for all He does for us every day. Besides, the kids are watching our responses and we are teaching them every second with our actions and responses.  So, I stifle my first inclination to roll the car off a cliff and give thanks in all things.  It really is good practice.

Incidentally, for all that believe in Santa Claus...

As of December 24th, he was stuck at Auto Zone in CA with a dead battery...

So,we spent Christmas with my grandparents, cousins and aunts and uncle in sunny Indio, CA...It was great! 

We got up, walked to Starbucks then went for a swim at the campground pool.  We then spent a wonderful day with the family.  All the kids said it was the best Christmas ever...John

Stuck in Los Baños CA

While stuck in Los Baños ...

 Cheri helping our friends with a little winter garden spot...we'd forgotten you can do that in CA!  It was so warm and sunny!

still stuck in Los Baños ...

We had a great time with old friends from Dillingham, Mark and Jen Romo and children at Mark's mom and dad's house.  Mr. And Mrs. Romo were very gracious to have us all over. It was a huge blessing and encouragement to us.

Still stuck in Los Baños ...

We had a great workout with the nice people at Crossfit Valleyview... It was a smoker...once again, warm and sunny.

Being stuck in Los Baños was a blessing ...we enjoyed the sun, fellowshipped with old friends, met nice people at two different Ford dealerships.  We thank God for his mercy!  

More to come soon.-John