He's Home!

Mac is back from his trip, safe and sound. He had a wonderful time in sunny southern California. He got along well with his roommate, and made several other new friends.

Fourteen young men from all over the country gathered to learn about what it takes to go into the ministry in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. They sat through two days of classes:
The Call to the Ministry, Seminary Education: What and Why, Preparing for the Ministry Now, The Office of the Minister, and The Process Toward Ordination. They also attended a class at Westminster Theological Seminary on New Testament Interpretation. Mac said he really didn't get much from that as they were reading from the Greek, of which he knows none.

All work and no play makes for a hard time sitting still, so the young men were treated with a trip to the beach, and the chance to try surfing. Mac said it was exhausting and the water was cold, but it was a blast.

When I asked Mac what his concluding thoughts of his trip were, he expressed that it was a really good time of fellowship with other people his age. He's in public school, and doesn't get the chance to really talk theology with other young people. Sure, he witnesses, but it's not the same as being immersed with like minded people. He enjoyed the godly men who ran the conference. It also made him realize that it appears that there are things lacking in our Presbytery. All in all, he had a great time.

In honor of his homecoming, I made his favorite dinner with Abigail's assistance.


I made BBQ sandwiches, while she made the Cheesy Potato Casserole. We added some peas, and called it a meal. Mac was thrilled.


In other news, Autumn and Collin have been watching Iron Chef America for months. They've decided to compete against one another several evenings this week. After dinner, they head out to the kitchen. Everyone else must stay out while they work. When their desserts are ready, they carry them back to the table where everyone oohs and ahhs, and then critically tastes each one. Here are some of their beautiful creations:

Tri-Layer Chocolate Pie by Collin


Chocolate Banana Cream Pie by Autumn

Peanut Butter Surprise! by Collin


Sour Cherry Lemonade by Collin

Strawberry Cherry Cheesecake by Autumn

So far, they have each won once. Mac thinks he wants to be a challenger next time. Abigail is loving this competition. Two desserts! That's a winning combination!


And Grandma is driving me crazy! Her back hurts. Alot. And she insists on ironing several times a week, cleaning her closets and drawers, washing furniture, etc. Now let me tell you that she is the cleanest person you'd ever hope to meet. Her room wasn't dirty to begin with. Ever since she got upset about not being able to do things, she seems to be pushing herself. I've helped her, and so has Autumn. Verne even washed her bathroom down this week, but she's still finding things that she insists need done. She says she needs to get "her place" done before the end of April so that she can enjoy the summer. Then she practically cries because her back hurts so badly. I gave her a lecture tonight at supper, telling her that she's doing too much. She needs to slow down. I think she likes it when I get stern with her. Crazy woman! But oh, how I love her!