Thanks to all to kept the Ross Family prayed up for traveling mercies on this 700 mile trip from Florida. They arrived safely around 3:30 despite rain most of the way and it was just starting to sprinkle here when they arrived as well. Rocky shot out of the car and ran up and down the hill, yards and porches after being couped up for nearly 12 hours.
I started the day much the usual with a 6'ish rollout after a decent nights sleep despite the back muscle ache at times during the day. I did my morning routines which start with some quiet time to honor my LORD, give thanks for another day and to lift up several by name for comfort and healing. All are holding as I make this post this morning. We took off for Sparta and made a stop at the meat market for fresh corn on the cob and fresh strawberries and peaches and picked up corn for our "mountain mom" and dropped it off for her.
I took a stroll around the yards and beds and every thing looked as it did the night before however that should change in the next day or so with the nice soft rain fall we received during the evening. No down pours but just a constant drip from the tin roof during the evening hours. It's still quite chilly outside and of course everyone arrived wearing shorts and t-shirts. We had the heat on once again but with 7 bodies in here it quickly warmed up.
Nancy had two roasting chickens in the oven and the smell was awesome and along with smashed taters, gravy, broccoli and salad we feasted. She had cookie dough made up ahead of time and baked them after supper. We did watch the final innings of the Ray's game and they let a lead slip away to lose by a run in the 9th against a very good Dodger team.
The Ross grandkids have matured and are now in the 11th, 8th and 4th grades respectfully for next year. Amy will teach another year as well and Rocky is a big ball of fun and loves being here in the mountains. Everyone was tired by 9ish so it was shower time and then I hit the sack and read until close to 10 after taking a muscle relaxer pill. The back muscle seems better but not 100%, oh well, LATER
