VISITS

Karen and I visited with Sister Bonnie Curtis (Crossno) at the rehabilitation facility today. We had a warm visit. We also visited with Mrs. Parker an elderly African-American lady who is a deceased Baptist Pastor's wife. Sister Bonnie was visiting with her and so we just visited with both of them in the same room. They are good friends. We had a great time of visit and a glorious time of prayer. Sister Parker really prayed a zealous prayer. We gave each of them a wall calendar and pocket calender for 2006. We really enjoyed the visit and they both said, "come back real soon." It is difficult to leave these folks since they mostly sit all day, seemingly, waiting for someone to come by and visit or for that final visit that calls them to that long home. They are precious with their gray or white hair and gentle voices. More of our church people should visit these, often forgotten, warriors who have no other place to go while left on this earth.

We also visited Mrs. Borlean there at the rehab center. She was very appreciative and told us that she used to come to our church but was unable to get a ride for some time and started attending another church. We had a good season of prayer with her as well. She begged us to come again real soon. A person could spend every day all day ministering to these precious ones that have labored for many years and now are unable to go - but they still pray - believe me.

Karen continues to do crocheting for Christmas presents for our daughters. We also went to Lowes in Paris and Freds to get some gifts for some of our family members. I started signing and addressing Christmas Cards. It seems there is one more that I need to do and I thought of another one as I am writing this. It is late and we need to get some rest.