Life Around the District

Tuesday I had lunch in downtown Sarasota with one of our pastors, Beth Bostrom. 

And that evening we hosted the district at Gulf Cove UMC in Port Charlotte with Bishop Berlin. 

On Thursday pastor Nick Lee chaffeured me around on a visit out to Frostproof so we could do some dreaming and planning for the district - including a visit with Dr. Luz Maldonado and her husband Juan.

Friday evening I drover over to UCF Wesley to attend the kickoff night of their spring retreat with the campus ministry from Miami also. I helped sponsor a hip hop concert from the Office of Clergy Excellence. We had a couple of hours of dancing and worship before listening to a great sermon about calling. 

 

A Few Random Life Slices

We had some beautiful visitors to the yard this week while I was out walking the dogs for morning. 

And Wesley went to get fitted for a tux for senior prom next week. 

  

Birthday Boys

Parker's birthday is coming up next weekend. This weekend we had all the family at our house in Sarasota for lunch to celebrate him and also Uncle Nam's birthday. 

Spring Break Part Seven

Saturday was our last morning and we finished up with a character breakfast at the Polynesian Hotel - Ohana style. I had another great allergy meal here and a doughnut! 

While we were eating, we were visited by Lilo and Stitch, as well as Pluto and Mickey. 

We took a quick trip to Disney Springs after and then headed home. 

Unfortunately, Parker's car died on campus after a quick stop to pick up some things. We had it towed to a local shop and then crammed everyone in the other car and drove back to Sarasota. 

 

Spring Break Part Six

Friday morning Davis woke up not feeling great. We hung out in the room until the afternoon hoping he would rally. Eventually he told us to go on without him to Magic Kingdom. We headed straight in for the Haunted Mansion and saw the parade from the line. 

Then we went to Pinocchio Haus for dinner - and they actually made me an allergy safe pizza! 

Next up was Pirates and then some dole whips! 

Then it was off to Tomorrowland for the People Mover and the Carousel of Progress. 

Wesley and I waited in a long line to ride Space Mountain. 

By then Parker was on his way over from school and we got into the 115 minute line for Tron. He made it in time to ride that one with us before the park closed. 

 

Spring Break Part FIve

Thursday was not a park day - just a hang out day. Wesley picked up Lydia and brought her to join us. We started with brunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe inside Fort Wilderness. Wesley asked for a refill and got this ginormous glass. Davis got loaded nachos and the rest of them split a regular breakfast skillet. I got a modified allergy skillet. 

Afterwards we took the boat over to the Contemporary Hotel to see their Easter Egg display. It was all Muppets themed and was really amazing! 

Wesley and Lydia spent time shopping for pins and hanging out at Disney Springs before coming back to the condo to play Disney Uno. It was so nice to have her spend time with us.