HERE

Across the highway from Mexico Beach:

  How do they do that?

Roger and Jeri began the pilgrimage to “Here” with a sense of calling to serve whenever and wherever we are invited. After sharing this sense of calling with friends last week, they said, “Why don’t you come to Hope Park next Sunday afternoon, then, and help us? We will be teaching children to make prayer flags.” Neither of us had any experience with prayer flags, but sensing an invitation to serve, the reply had to be “Yes, we will.” It turns out that an ecumenically-sponsored fall fair had been planned for Sunday afternoon, November 12, at Hope Park in Eastpoint, Florida. Volunteers worked together to provide a safe, fun time for the community’s kids. They cooked hot dogs and burgers. They played live music. There was a cake walk, and yes, there were materials for decorating and flying prayer flags. The children played games, ate the food prepared for them, and talked among themselves. They ran, chased, and shot hoops. Most of the children made prayer flags, which surprised us. A gir...

We have sunny, warm weather here, which allows us to enjoy walks on the beach, casual dining, and nature-inspired serenity. Review the familiar scenery,  depicted below, with us. We are blessed by a well-kept campground and convenient beach access here. Gulf-fresh shrimp, scallops, and fish... Yes, these are some.

Jeri and I decided to join the NOMADS mission volunteers, staying extra days at Blue Lake Camp to assist with the projects of replacing outdoor seating and painting closets in several rooms in the camp's lodge. We met and worked with wonderful new friends. Check it out...