Sealing the deck

When we bought our house 3 1/2+ years ago, we were thrilled with the decks out back, providing many square feet for outside entertaining and relaxation.

 However, even at that time, we realized that it needed attention. The wood needed to be cleaned and sealed. But we got busy and other things took precedent. Finally, Johnny tackled the big job.

Getting things ready.

Carefully going over every inch.

Cleaning it first.

Then going over the whole thing again with the sealant.

That's a lot of wood!

Cookie looks over the finished deck.

She thinks Dad/Papa did a great job!

Papa goes to Liberia

If you're in the immediate family, you've been receiving emails about this remarkable mission trip.

Now for a few pictures of that beautiful place and those dear people.

The beach scene Johnny saw everyday.

This is where Dad and the others stayed on the beach. Papa's room is the one on the left.

Papa teaching at the seminar. There were two 5 day seminars,
training 70 pastors.

The pastors and leaders practicing telling the stories.

Papa's partner, Ralph, and his wife Rosene.

Johnny with some of the pastors.

The first seminar proudly show off their certificates.

The market in Monrovia.

"Grandpa" with the main Liberian leader's children.

 



These are some of the faces of Liberia.

And now...... Papa is getting ready for his next trip

just 8 days away!

                                                    Johnny has really enjoyed playing on

The Mobberly Leftovers team,

which Noel coaches. Their record for fun was 1.000 but their won/lost record was only about .500.

However, for the end-of-season tournament they made it to the championship game and lost a nail-biter, 23-10.  Oh well, second place ain't bad.