April 2011 -- Part II

In addition to all of my work with the drama students, I also spent much time visiting with friends and family during the month of April.  While I was in Greenville I was able to visit with some of my good friends my days at Northland Camp.  We usually try to get together for lunch and this year Amy, Kim and Lisa were able to come.

We had lunch in a cute little Italian cafe.  What it fun it was to talk, laugh and remember the "Good Ole' Days."

Another friend I was able to see at BJU was one of my high school classmates, Vicki.  We had a nice time chatting for about an hour in the snack shop and then we went to college chapel together.  It was so good to see these and many other friends while in Greenville.

Not long after we returned from one trip we left on another one.  We made arrangements to meet my parents for Easter in Blowing Rock, NC.  It was about equal distance for each of us.  We had a wonderful weekend together with many adventures.  Here are my parents on the swing of the Mast General Store.  We were able to hear some real mountain music while visiting this authentic country store.

After a fun day sight-seeing and shopping we were also able to go to church together on Easter Sunday morning.  Since the sun was very bright we wore our shades for this picture!

It was so good to be with Mom and Pop for Easter.  This was the first Easter in a long time that we were able to be together.

On our way to church that morning we stopped at this beautiful overlook.  The weather was gorgeous and the view was breathtaking.  It was a glorious morning to remember and celebrate Christ's resurrection. We headed home after a quick Sunday lunch at Panera Bread and prepared for another week of work.

Little did we know that on Wednesday of that next week one of the worst storms with devastating tornados would descend upon our area.  Thankfully our home, church, school and family members were all spared.  However, within 15 miles of our house homes, schools and businesses were destroyed and many lost their lives.  What a sobering reminder that in the midst of a busy life, life can so quickly be taken or altered.  What peace it is to know Jesus Christ as personal Savior.  We are so thankful for salvation and His peace in the midst of the storm.  I remember singing "Till the Storm Passes Over" with a trio in college.  Now that song has greater meaning.  So thankful for His protection as the storm passed over.  

Well, April ended with a bang and then we entered the final month of school...

May 2011 (coming soon)