We are beginning to see more volunteers here at the Mission. Some are coming for a couple of months, but most are staying for just a few weeks. So far there are no other motor homes, so Hugh and LaVon our neighbors under the trees are still the only RV'ers. We have both moved up the hill, away from the trees and the mud and are "guardians" of the parking lot. It's windier, a little noisier with the road just a few hundred feet from us, but it's closer to my donkey friends who graze with the cattle in the field to the north of us.
I enjoy talking to the donkeys and have a call which they usually respond to which brings them over to the fence and a healthy dose of forehead rubbing, back scratching and conversation. I do all the rubbing, scratching and conversing, but I really have a good time with them. It keeps me "in shape" for our return to the Passion Play donkeys. If we ever have a pet, I think I'd opt for a donk.
With all the extra people, it hasn't made any difference in my work duties, since most of the people are working in the Discipleship School (MDS) and the large volume of lessons in and out of that department. Some of them help in the print shop, where I work when there are jobs to be collated, wrapped and inventoried, but the work load there has not been too heavy. Karen is the jack of all trades in accounting, MDS and wherever needed, so she stays busy most of the time. Our game nights and potluck are more frequent and more attended, so that is the main place to get to know people and share our lives and experiences.
We are blessed to be able to serve as we are are and haven't really explored other opportunities besides Madison and Eureka Springs. Many of the people we volunteered with in Arkansas are settled down back at home, not getting on the road as much and seem to be content with a more normal life. We are happy doing what we're doing and being away from the cold and snowy climes of Colorado. We're beginning to think about our "medical vacation" during June or July or possibly August, but nothing definite yet. One day at a time, sweet Jesus, and glad to be able to do it.
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