Really Huge Event

During the blog silence the last couple months, a really huge event took place. I can't let it slip by without blogging it.

Dad moved to Chattanooga!! Though he was ready and anxious to do so, it was not easy. In a matter of just a few weeks he did long over-due house repairs and (with lots and lots of help from family) sorted a lifetime of "stuff" for a gigantic yard sale. In the process he had to decide what to move with him. After that, he was in limbo for a couple weeks while waiting to leave (the little house here wouldn't be available until August 1st).

Finally, he made the long trek across the US. Along the way he visited family in CA, AZ and NM before arriving in Atoka, TN to stay with David and family for a two or three days. The final leg from there to here was only 5 or 6 hours.

He arrived July 31st - a Friday. He spent Friday night at our house and was able to move into his little house next door before the next day was through. He settled right in and was finally able to relax.

He has found two churches and is trying to decide between them. I think he knows which one he prefers but likes the other for extraneous reasons (like the Asst Pastor lives nearby and stops to visit while on his walks around the block). He has lots of time to decide. Until then, he's been going to both services.

We have visited the TN Aquariums (both of them) and Point Park - a National Historic Park on Lookout Mtn (with cousin Linda, Casey, Jamie and Joel). There is still a lot more to explore which we will in time. I'm very excited about him being able to enjoy Autumn here. I can hardly wait for the trees to turn color.