Sometimes the best laid plans go awry . . .

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Ever since we left on our retirement trip, with no (or little) agenda, we’ve been learning what it means to slow down. Surprisingly, it’s not easy.

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When we left on our Van Trek, many of our friends expressed surprise that we planned to live for a year with such a small amount of “stuff.” Some said, “I could never do that.”

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Not every day is an exciting day.

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Several folks have asked what our agenda will look like over the next several days.

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We’re looking forward to discovering many new and fascinating things on our trip.

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John and Peggy Smith are friends who are like a favorite sweater. You just feel comfortable when you put it on.

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Two of God’s choice servants, Ron and Reba Mayers, from whom we learned many things while serving as Assistant Pastor in Durham, NC.

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Wherever you go there are people! And every person you meet has a story to tell.

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It’s Monday morning, February 4, 2013, and it’s Bonnie’s birthday. And for her birthday I’m taking her to . . . wherever!

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Less than a week!

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I never dreamed that I would be the subject of a roast...but what a hoot!

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Here's a sample of the hidden talents of the JCAC congregation as they prepared a humorous video on how I am able to have so much energy to accomplish what needs to be done.

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Our “Grand Adventure” has finally begun. Oh, I know, this is just a “trial run” but it does seem like a beginning. The church dedication yesterday was a milestone. From now until Feb. 3 we live in two worlds. I feel kinship with Grandpa Doten today.

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I really can’t remember when or how the idea of taking a retirement trip began in form in our minds. But as it developed, I began to realize that, for me at least, there’s probably a genetic component.

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