If there's pop for dinner we're celebrating something! Last night it was two for the price of one. Jordan is turning eleven and grandpa is going to leave tomorrow night for once-in-a-lifetime sailing trip from Hawaii to the Figi islands. He is going as crew! (more details to come about that)
We gave grandpa a braided embroidery thread bracelet of seven colours, one to represent each of his grandkids, to remind him if he capsizes to just keep on swimming. Remember the kids Grandpa! Remember the kids!
A Little Lesson:
This opportunity is truly something my dad has wanted all his life. I have on more than one occasion over my childhood years given him magazine subscriptions for pacific yachting. Not only will he sail in the open seas with fellow sailors, he will be going to the area of the world where he served his mission in the Cook Islands. My heart is racing with anxiety for his safety and well being. He is calm, cool and collected. Not very often does life offer such an opportunity where timing, finance, ability and desire all line up together. Thank goodness for prayer. We'll be praying for you Grandpa!
wow - this brought tears to my eyes! You have to keep us posted on your dad. Who is he going with ?How did he get this opportunity? How long long will he be gone? ? ? ?
ReplyDeleteDad we are all very very excited for you as you have only had to look at sailboats in magazines, drive a little slower as we pass them, and get a lot of presents with sailboats on them. Now finally, you are able to take the trip of a life time. The girls in your life are a little worried...okay a lot... but at the same time very very excited for you to finally live out your dream. Go dad! We love you!
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Good for you Jim!! How exciting to be able to live a dream. Be safe and have a wonderful time!!
ReplyDelete'BULA VINAKA'...Well I know one thing is for sure; Jim is not taking me! When Shelley shared that Jim was sailing off to the Fijian Islands I was completely speachless! Many of you know Jim & share the love of the Islands as this is where we learned 'really' how to the serve the Lord through the service of our missions in the South Pacific! It's been only 15yrs ago for me that I 'sailed' (figurely speaking)off to Fiji to later learn of the secret spirit the Islands have to share; kindness, kindness and more kindness. I'm so thrilled for Shel's Dad to have this experience; truly an opportunity of a life time. Jim, please pick a Mango, sit by a tree and take one second to think of me as you enjoy the best tasting fruit on the planet! LOL ~ be safe; and I look forward to a fun 'detailed' visit with you upon your return. Until then Jim, we'll be thinnking of you... Cease the day!
ReplyDeleteLove ya, Tami Lyn