Saturday afternoon, May 13th. Yes, I have been absent from the scene for most of the week. We are on vacation and have spent the last three days in Las Vegas, and then moved to Menifee, CA to Heather and John's house yesterday afternoon. Last night John fixed a bunch of his excellent Mexican /Southwest food and we stuffed ourselves. Today we got up early and had breakfast fixed by John and Ms. Kate and then we headed out to San Diego for the day. We drove to Seaport Village and had a good time looking around there and doing some shopping, and then had lunch at a restaurant right on the water. From there we went to La Jolla and hoped to be able to go see the sells that are always on the rock there in La Jolla Cove. Well I guess a b-zillion other people thought that would be a good idea too and the place was packed and there wasn't a parking space to be found. The good news though is that there was so much traffic that we had to creep along in traffic which actually gave us an opportunity to get a great view to the cost line and the seals and the crashing waves. It was beautiful to see. Now --- we are back to Heather's and yet another meal is getting prepared. Tomorrow we will have a Mother's Day lunch at Ancho's and then head back to Las Vegas and the Palazzo Resort.

The sad news is that our wonderful friend, Georgia Ann, passed away last night. I got three calls this morning telling me. It hurts to lose a good friend but she was so ready to go. I'll need to stay in close contact with Bob when we get home becaue I think he is going to be lost for some time. So, I'll ask for prayers for the family that their grief will be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Beyond that, we are just enjoying ourselves and relaxing. I pray your weekend is going well and I hope you take the time to give thanks and praise to God who has made all things possible.

Peace.