Yes, we did lots of work while here at Horton Haven, but we also enjoyed meeting and fellowshipping with other Christians....some long-time friends and now, some new friends! The ladies took a day off and drove to nearby Columbia, where we had lunch at a cute little cafe on the town square. Tomato asparagus soup was one of their specialties....and, boy, was it yummmmmmy!

And then there were the desserts.....my choice was homemade key lime pie.....makes my mouth water now just to think about it. What I don't like to think about was how many calories had to be in that gianormous slice of culinary heaven!
We spent some time walking around the square and checking out some of the shops, and then on to a produce stand where we DID buy healthy "stuff", i.e., tomatoes, cantaloupe, squash, raw honey, etc. What else were we supposed to do when our very own "eating healthy" guru was with us?! Just kidding....we have enjoyed all of the produce and are going back for more!

Thursday night saw us headed to Cracker Barrel for our "official" dining-together experience. Some of us took the "eating healthy" to heart, and others, well.....not so much! But a good time was had by all. Emmett and JoAnne will be joining the Smiths and us at Rose of Sharon later this week, while the others head off to other projects or back home. In the case of the Conradi's, they are heading back home to prepare for a 50th anniversary trip to Alaska! Congratulations, guys....have fun and come home safely!
Here is our prankster, Al Conradi.....doesn't quite look like Toby Keith in that hat, but he sure tried!
One of the wonderful benefits of being involved with this ministry is meeting fellow Christians whose goal is to serve the Lord in their years of "retirement"....what a blessing we receive on each and every project. Wonder what God has in store for us next month?