Dad has news

As you know, Dad has been here since July 31st. The transition from the time Mom passed away until he got here was so intense that when he finally got here he settled in and took it easy, doing all the things he loves - mostly reading and spending time on the computer. He has been mowing my lawns regularly which frees me up to do other things in the yard. I'm sure the neighbors appreciate his efforts as well since the lawns looks manicured rather than wild. :-) Doesn't he look happy?

Well... he didn't look this happy a month or so ago. He was lonely. I was feeling badly that I only spent time with him a couple times a week. I'd make time to visit with him one evening during the work week and then we'd all (him, Larry, me, Ben, Laura, and Abi) often get together on Sunday afternoon. But, he wasn't enough. There were just too many hours in the day by himself.

So, being the computer geek that he is, he went to eHarmony and completed a profile only to be told there were "No Matches" for him. Imagine that! That led him to a christian matchmaking website that he joined for free for two weeks. He completed his profile and waited.

He waited only 3 days and was contacted by a lady in Pennsylvania. They emailed back and forth and found they had a lot in common - most of all their strong faith in and commitment to God. Emails progressed to phone calls, and let me tell you, these two were like teen-agers, talking late into the night as they got to know each other. I enjoyed teasing him. I threatened to bang on his door and yell, "Turn off the lights and go to sleep!". I didn't, of course, but thought about it. :-)

I don't remember now the date this all began but I can tell you that they have spent more time talking in this short time than most couples talk in a year! I have even had the pleasure of emailing a little bit and even spoke on the phone with her. They are both convinced they're a match made in heaven. Get this... her name is Millie!

Last week Dad took a trip to Pennsylvania to meet his new Millie. He had a wonderful time and got to meet Millie's family and friends. They also visited some sites in the area like covered bridges. Pennsylvania is a beautiful state and he got to see it dressed in Autumn colors.

Next month, Millie is coming to Chattanooga for a visit. She'll be here for about two weeks surrounding Thanksgiving! We're looking forward to meeting her and Dad's looking forward to doing the tourist thing in Chattanooga with her. (The Aquariums, Rock City, Ruby Falls, The Incline on Lookout Mtn, and more.)

Before I finish this story, let me say that I am thrilled for both of them. They seem well suited for each other and as Dad says, "It's a God thing".

Stay tuned for more updates!