2012 Program year begins ...

I hate to say it but, it is nice to be back in the normal routine again. The normal routine which includes school,  sports and church programs. If you missed it we started our Wednesday night supper and programs yesterday with an interesting presentation about the development of 2 new state history museums in Jackson. Both feature Mississippi state history but one will focus on the civil rights battles of 1945 - 1970. The state department of history and archives believes this will have a 20 million dollar annual economic impact on our state. Come join us for these events and invite a friend!

Summer Time

It's the end of school and beginning of Summer! Wow! I can't believe that in 8 days my children will be done with another year of school and Summer will be upon us. With that in mind let me say THANK YOU to all the teachers and educators in our parish and community. You make such a difference and touch the lives of our children in amazing ways. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism ... we are blessed to have you!

As we prepare to enter the churches summer period let me say thanks to all of you who make our yearly programs possible. Sunday School, Wednesday nights, Choir, EYC ... Thank You! You provide us with so many blessings!

Friday

Surfed for a long time yesterday. I'm beat and even now, a day later, a little sore. The conditions were good with some really big waves. Today we're going to a break called Avellanas which is about 30 minutes driving time from the camp. It's supposed to be a good wave breaking at about 3 - 5 feet. The front office waved me over to arrange bus transportation for tommorow to the airport. It was like a cold splash of reality. Attached is sunset seen from the camp.

Day 3

Had a great surf session early this morning and later in the morning with my coach J Luis. The conditions were a little choppy but we had several hours with good shaped waves. J Luis is a 21 year old Costa Rican whose English is quite good. I've begun calling him my spiritual director because he is extremely calm and incredibly observant. He reminds me and my lesson partner, Craig, to relax and don't over think things. Good advice for lots of things. I was gonna paddle out for an afternoon session but the sky clouded over and it started raining. Many surfed in spite of he rain but I chose to relax and rest my weary muscles. Attached is a picture in front of my room.