anglea-lange homefront news: Labor Day...Gator Day

Braden, Andrew, Zac, Tim, Tom, Mike & Matt...Addy too!

Because my brother and sister-in-love (Mike & Cheryl) are on our "team" we never know what they have 'up their sleeve' when we all get together...but let me tell you it will be an adventure! I have to "back up" and give you history on this one. When we moved to where we live now (because we are in the city) we were thankful to find a home near a metro park that is within walking distance. Our family has enjoyed walking, biking and playing at Sharon Woods Metro Park since 1996. We also are within walking distance to Xenos Christian Fellowship which has a 1.8 mile walking trail through their property in the woods. This trail has become our dogs play ground. If we take her to Sharon Woods she is not allowed off of her leash and that is not exercise for a bird dog. So Xenos has become our "country" in the city and one of Addy and our favorite places. No matter the season, we have taken advantage of this beautiful land for the past 16 years and the past 11 with our dog. Whether walking as a family or as "empty nesters" with the dog showing us the way...this trail has become part of our lives. Since last October Tom has missed this part of our life, SO...thanks to Mike and Cheryl's scheming, Elden Deskins was able to deliver to our home the school's John Deere "Gator"! We were able to load Tom onto the Gator at our home and drive over to the trail. What joy it was to see Tom's smile, from ear to ear, as he enjoyed the backwoods with his dog leading the way. You know the saying, "where there's a will, there's a way" is now said: "where Mike & Cheryl are, there's a way!". Thanks to ALL who made this Labor Day one to remember.

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth,

visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—

all things have been created through Him and for Him."

Colossians 1:15-16

Tom, Sarah, Addy Grace & Lisa

Not only did we make a memory with the gator ride, BUT we hosted 21 for our Labor Day Picnic! What fun it was to have the Kline clan gather again for another meal and time of fellowship. We missed a few "key" people...Papa, Granny, Nathan, Travis and Emily. Thanks to Kelly for all her planning and preparing for a delicious BBQ Brisket Cookout with all the trimmings!
Regretting we didn't get a group picture...

Meals this past week:

Grilled Chicken Salad

Watermelon & Brownies (not pictured)

Thank You Kristi Shaw for the perfect meal on a hot August day!

Lisa, Tom, Bob & Stephanie

When I found out that Bob and Stephanie were going to deliver our meal on Saturday evening I asked if they could stay and join us for dinner and they said "yes"! What fun it was to catch up with them on all of their recent activities of life with four daughters...one getting married, two off to college and one starting high school...their life is full too. It was also fun to hear about their journey on the senior trip to the Dominican Republic and see their pictures. What awesome friends who love Jesus.