It has been a while since I last wrote. Sorry for keeping you waiting, Mom and Dad.
Let's be honest, they are the only two reading my blog. Which I am okay with. I love you and miss you.
Anyways, I had the weekend off and it was relaxing. We didn't do anything crazy. Jenna, Justin, Andrew and I went to "The Pub" in Winter Park and watched some college football...which was so great to finally be able to do that. It felt so good.
Although, the Gators barely won. And of course, I had to be spending the afternoon with an Arkansas local. But locally he was a great sport about it.
Jenna, Justin and I then went to a coffee shop and just sat and chatted for hours. It was such great conversation and we talked about all different types of things. I love listening to what people have to say. Their viewpoints. Their experiences. It allows me to broaden my own views.
On Sunday, we went to breakfast at the Wolf's and they took us to their church on Sunday. It was a church of older folks, but let me tell you, these older folks were so excited to see new faces. Some came up to us and just assured us that if we ever needed anything to not hesitate.
Small-town folk are so generous and open their homes to people like us. It is refreshing to see that kind of sincere kindness.
After church, I came home and found a nice spot on camp to go read, pray, and think. The spot I chose will probably be my go-to spot when I need some time alone. It is on the bridge that goes over a small stream. The sound of the stream and the view of the mountains makes it my perfect spot.
We also all went to eat chinese at the Pearl Dragon II. It was fun to eat out together. We hadn't done that yet.
Today, I had housekeeping, but I was able to go along with Guest Service guy, Pipes and do some projects with him. Like get the buoys out of the lake, which was much more difficult then we imagined. Then we went and took down the ropes course for the winter, which again took longer than we imagined.
The girls and I just came back from the Wingos'. We went to decorate Autumn cookies with them. They are so much fun. And I got there a little later then all the girls, and Bekah, their 9-year-old asked "Where is Gabi?" She has my heart.
That's Bekah.
I also got to read a bedtime story to Bekah and their 4-year-old, Autumn.
It is good to have a family next door and just have a real home away from home. A home with a family.
Tomorrow, I will be on landscape.
By now I know the Wingos, the Wolfs, Pipes, the interns ( Audrey, Jenna, Alyse, Andrew, Justin , Steebo, etc.) and of course Bekah (biblical name?) and little Autumn. They are all part of my family. I even have Brett Wingo's home telephone # ( ha ha ha!). I recognized the photo of your feet because of that remarkably good looking toe!! But what is the meaning of the photo looking down?
ReplyDeleteWith respect to the Gators, I think the offense was very mediocre last Saturday including Tebow. I am looking for them to rebound and have a very good game against Mississippi State on Saturday night. I'll be watching.
I hope that little spot on the bridge over the little stream is not too far or lonely!!! Remember not to be alone in the woods or anywhere. I love your blog. We have all of the interns' blogs in the desktop of the computers at home and in the office.
dad you are creepy.
ReplyDeleteHi Gabers, first let me say that we are not the only two people reading your email. I know for sure Zumba and Eduardo and of course all my friends at work read it with me! You and Bekah are adorable together and I love her pink ribbon and pretty sweater. I knew you would love Colorado, it has always been a special place to our family and we have a lot of happy memories from there when we use to go when you were younger.
ReplyDeleteWell Gabers, keep blogging and sending wonderful pictures. We all love you and hope to visit you soon.
Gabi...your mom and dad aren't the only ones... we were all at club the other day (chris whiting was there also) and we were talking about how we all read your blog (it was lauren, kiersten, clark and i talking)..we told C-dub to read it too! We all miss you dearly!!!
ReplyDeleteps...you dad's comment is something by dad would have written! haha love his heart!
ReplyDelete...then Kara posted the link to here on my wall, so now I read it too! If you went to the roastery for coffee I'm super jealous, that's like my favorite place ever.
ReplyDeleteloveeeeeeeeeeee. too funny gaba, big shout out to Bubba.
ReplyDeleteand now you've got me reading your every word. YES i told you i was going to bed after reading 2 post.. but i can't stop! I have to read them all and get caught up! oh and it's 12am not 8:39 like it's says i'm posting it at.
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet post. you described your "go-to" spot perfectly. I can see how a spot like that could provide such peace and tranquility. I'm jealous of you Gabi. What an amazing experience! You know some of my heart is still in Colorado. So many good memories :)
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