September 23, 2011
Dear one and all,
We have now been here for 7 weeks and our time is rapidly coming to an end. We have had a great time and we have learned more about this part of the country. It is beautiful with its old houses, trees and different weather than we are used to. We have had quite a bit of rain in the last few weeks but we are told that they need it so that is good. It rained this morning and it was dark and cloudy. Now, 6 hours later it is sunny and bright which I understand is usual. So we just go with whatever.
Here at Bethany Seminary we have chapel almost weekly and we have attended most of them. I had not attended a chapel service since I was a student at University of LaVerne. They have been good and the president, Ruthann Johansen spoke at one. She is a very nice person and we met here right after we arrived. In fact, we attended a picnic in Glenn Miller Park early on of which she was in charge.
We are enjoying our new car and still can't believe how quiet it is. I keep waiting for Ric to start the motor but it is already on. Hybrids are nice!! It has so many things on it that are automatic you don't have to do too much except remember how to set it. Maybe with both of our minds we will make a whole one and will understand and remember. It is fun to play with the instrument panel and see what we still haven't discovered.
We are at the information desk at the seminary today probably for our last time. It has been a growing and interesting experience that has benefitted us in many ways.
We saw The Help several weeks ago and were impressed with it. I then ordered the book and we both read it. Earlier this week we went back and saw the movie again. We both got a lot more out of the movie the second time since we had seen it once, then read it and now understand things we did not the first time. There is just so much to it that reading helped to clarify even though the movie followed the book quite closely. There were parts that did not so much but they weren't terribly important. I have the book to loan but I already have a list!
We have been to Dayton several times. We have seen a couple (brothers) chiropractors several times. We have attended Unity of Dayton on several occasions, the Richmond Church of the Brethren and the Garden Park Unity in Cincinati, OH. We have kept busy when we had some time to do things.
There is a beautiful rose garden in Richmond started by volunteers many years ago. We stopped by one day and the only original volunteer was there working. He stopped what he was doing and fill us in on the history. He is 92 and still tending to the roses. I started to take pictures and my camera battery was dead so we have to return before we leave.
We have gone to the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning several times and have gotten some delicious corn, peaches (not so good), squash, eggplant, and tomatoes. The people here are so friendly that it is easy to fit right in.
We will be leaving here next Saturday morning going to Seattle for a week and help David celebrate his birthday. Then we will help Sasha celebrate her year and a half birthday. She is growing up so quickly. After that we will return home for a while before we go to San Diego (Solano Beach) for a week in a timeshare. (Nov. 12-19)
So until we write again, stay safe, enjoy life and keep in touch
Hugs to each and every one,
Ric and Jan(ice), Mom and Dad, Grandmother and Granddaddy
Richmond IN old houses on Main St. across from Glenn Miller Park.DSC03702
Where we got our fresh spring drinking water. So good and always cold. DSC03703
Same fountain and creek that runs through the park.DSC03704
Another view of park.DSC03705
Another view with the creek cutting through. DSC03706
Statue in front of park by Main St. DSC03707
