Foy told us last night's Oasis meal was going to be server intense. We should have heeded his warning. Add to his warning that our class was very weak in showing up and it was a mad house. Buzzy, Carolyn, Kurt, Michelle, their children, Patsy, Loren and me. That was it. Thankfully the Library class had a better turn out. Our class served the main course and ice cream the other class did the drinks, salad, fruit cocktail, and manned the dishwashers. It worked but it was not pleasant or pretty at times! I don't think I want to see spaghetti and meatballs for a while. I arrived at four and left at seven. The cleanup was well under way but far from finished. I felt like it was more important to get home to check on Krl. Besides the majority of the last two evenings had been dedicated to Oasis.

One of the best things about Oasis is when you blend two classes you expand everyone's circle. Highland is big. It is impossible to know everyone because unless you have similar activities you might never see some people except from a distance during worship. Last meal we worked with the Living room class, this one was with the Library class. It will be a slow process.

Three days until Christmas! The grandbabies are excited! The day is quickly filling up. We have invited guests, we will have to see who accepts. It could be the social event of the season.

Rian came to Abilene yesterday evening. He actually surprised me by just showing up in the kitchen at Oasis. He had been trying to come down for a couple of weeks. Not to see us but to get some things installed on his pickup. He and Erica are already putting things in motion for their spring break outing. They are going to Toledo Bend, taking the travel trailer and the boat. He tells me that nearly all of his weekends are filled from now until school is out. I do know February twenty-sixth he is taking his state test for his Principal certification.

FATHER, I need YOUR help today to stay on task. I need focus, I need purpose. I ask for a blessed day. I pray for those needing your healing. Physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally. Please fill out needs. I pray for our spiritual family, for our leaders. Bless-ed be YOUR name.