Monday Morning

Well Sunday was a rather nippy one as this cold front that left snow, sleet and below freezing temps for most of the nation which brought some winter weather for Florida. It was also very windy which made the 40's seem even colder. The sun was shining and by late afternoon it had warmed up into the 60's. We had an awesome worship day at Bridgepoint where both Nancy and I worked or volunteered to greet folks as they entered the worship center, help with taking up the offering and passing out bulletins. We had a packed house for this 10 o'clock service which will move to the new time of 9:30 next month to make room for an additional service which will be 4 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

Afterwards we (the Botbyl's) headed over to a new eatery called First Watch. I never would have recognized the building as a breakfast and lunch only restaurant. Well there was a waiting line to enter and despite the wait the food was very good. Mostly all fresh and supposedly organic only food with unusual drinks made with fresh kale, carrots and other veggies and herbs We tried the kale drink which was tasty as well as their soup, salad and half a sandwich. Their prices were a little higher than most but the dishes we had were good. I would choose the Pho for lunch at Jades Bistro over this menu but we will probably go there again in the future. We were having the whole family for a supper of burgers, dogs, mac and cheese plus salad.

I tuned into the Bucs game versus the Chiefs and the Bucs won in a close victory in their home stadium. We are now 5-5 for the season and in second place behind the Falcon's and played much better on offense. There maybe a chance to make the playoffs if they continue to play well. Mike Evans the receiver who brought shame to the club for not standing for our national anthem last Sunday in protest of Trump has apologized and I'm glad of that. These rich spoiled players don't know the meaning of honoring our country with their lack of love for the constitution and the military which keeps us free to protest and live these opulent lifestyles from being an athlete while playing a game. I have no respect for those players and I'm glad some of the owners threaten them with dismissal if they refuse to honor the anthem.

Well all of the family including GG were her for supper and the house was in an uproar when the neighborhood boy Phoneix came by later to play. The wrestling on the floor made me tired just watching Bobby, Tyler and all of the kiddos on the floor. It was going on 8'ish before all left for their homes and then we put the house back together. I tuned into Fox Cable Channel for the hour long show about Trump and learned he is a good guy despite being so successful in business. He was afforded a lifestyle many of us would never have except for for his father being a brilliant businessman. He doesn't use alcohol, tobacco or any drugs and forbids anyone in his family to use them. He has had several marriages but makes his kids work who have all become successful as well in the real estate arena. He was well thought of before he ever became a viable candidate in politics and most people wrote him off as a non entity in that field; but he said he hated to see America being run by such inept people and our culture being destroyed which was his motivation to seek the presidency. I find that an honorable decision and that's why he won. The corruption and destruction of our nation by these career inept crooked politicians have finally found someone who can't be bought off and hopefully will drain the swamp in D.C. of their influence.

Well I watched a little of the late game until 10'ish then it was lights out for me. I now have a new great nephew born of our niece Hally Jo in Colorado yesterday. I don't have all of the particulars but both mom and new son are doing fine. His Grandparents Mike and Dee Dillon where there for his grand appearance into this world. Congrats to the family and may GOD bless them all. Well That's about it except this is the week of the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving on Thursday then a month away with be Christmas then New Years. I love this time of the year as we gather with family and friends for the great fellowship that comes with the season. I did get to speak briefly with Paw Paw at the VA Hospital during the afternoon. He sounds much better but his hearing is not quite up to par. He will be evaluated hopefully today. Josie sees him a couple of times a week and is keeping us up to date on all that's going on and we are so thankful for her help as well as Pat and Dee's who have to travel so far to see him, Later