Thursday morning...bright (?) and early (definitely).... found us on the road headed towards Pigeon Forge and a visit with friends Tom and Betty (next door neighbors at the campground in Bowling Green where we spent last summer). They are working at Dollywood this summer in one of the diners and having a blast! The weather wasn't exactly pleasant, but we made the trip safely and uneventfully (always our prayer)...well, if you don't count a couple of heartstopping moments in the traffic in Pigeon Forge! Is school still not in session....or is it still spring break for some? Whatever the case, we were astounded at the heavy traffic there on a weekday during the school year.

We had a great visit with Tom and Betty, and since Tom's birthday had been the previous day, they included us in their celebration and treated us to a night out at the Dixie Stampede! What fun!
After a windy night we hooked up and headed out....this time our destination was our next project....Doe River Gorge in Elizabethton, TN (south of Bristol). We arrived in the early afternoon and were so excited to see our friends, Lee and Esther! It has been amazing how we have traveled parallel roads in our personal lives this past year.....
There are seven SOWER couples here this month, along with a SOWER on assignment....and as always, there is lots of work to be done. (This is our new home for the month....this photo was taken as we were getting ready to head out on a walking tour of the facility.)
Just a quick view over some of the property.....can't wait to see it in all of its spring glory!
I'll leave you with this one....I think Willie is contemplating that gold panning he wants to do in the Doe River. Only problem is, he'll either be jostling for space with Lee, the fly fisherman, or dozing off in the peaceful surroundings!

I pray that this week will be filled with opportunities to share God's love, and that we will be vessels available to be used by Him? What is your prayer?