Exploring Christian Worldview

So I've been reading--studying Christian worldview literature as directed by the Centurions Program at the Colson Center. It is fascinating. It's convicting. I'm looking forward to going to Lansdowne, Virginia, for my first residency. Have nearly completed my assignments in Revolutions in Worldview: Understanding the Flow of Western Thought. I'm up to speed--still studying Ken Boa's Confrmed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Lots of other texts on the list to read. And at some point I'll need to decide what to do about what I learn. The plan is to develop a ministry and teaching idea by August this year. I hope I'm learning something!

Chubby and the Caliber

So we thought you should all see Chubby Hugs with her new haircut--the "lion look." She had so many knots and matts in her fur, we had to do it. But she looks pretty cute.

Then there's the new car. We weren't planning to get another car, but Dave really wanted a winter driver and we thought we'd look at Spitzer--one of the local dealers who is going out of business due to all the mess with bailouts and government take-overs.... Well, you know. Anyway, we got a good deal on this Caliber SRT (Dave tells me it has 285 HP). It's got a six-speed transmission. I didn't know cars had that many gears!

Back from the 2009 HRPT

Micah and Holly are winding down from the 2009 Hot Rod Power Tour. They've sent in these photos to let you know how it went....

And this just in from on the road...

This came in last evening from Micah and Holly. I can't wait to get a few pics!

Hello everyone, we are doing just fine. Right now we are in Madison, WI on saturday night. We had our first day at the Power Tour. It was alot of fun. There were almost 4000 cars there!! So tomorrow we are off to Racine, WI. The Galaxie is doing well. We had a few little bugs to work out on her, but she's better now. Moving right along. We are trying to send everybody pictures and they will be coming later. Hope everyone is fine and doing well. We will update you when we get a chance. Love you all, Micah and Holly ***Keep us in your prayers***

Check out the schedule--they'll be in Dayton on June 10th for a show. Hope we can see everyone there! Katy

Micah and Holly on the 2009 Hot Rod Power Tour

Micah and Holly are getting ready to join the 2009 Hot Rod Power Tour. They're taking the Old 7-Litre! The car has been in the Grambsch family for--well since it was a new car in 1966! They're loading up the trunk with spare parts, polishing the chrome, and preparing for the long trek: Dayton to Madison, Wisconsin, and then to Dayton again and finally to Bristol, Tennessee. The tour starts June 6th (they're driving to Madison on the 5th) and will be making lots of stops for shows and rallies along the way. They'll be back to Dayton on JUne 10th.

Check out the schedule and I'll get photos to share as they make their way along the tour: http://krang.hotrod.com/powertour/hrpt_2009_power_tour_driving_directions_route_v5.pdf

Our prayers are will you Micah and Holly! Have a fabulous time!

Time for a Reunion

Today is Mom and Dad's 60th wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary!

Dad is promising Mom a night out--taking in dinner at the Texas Roadhouse is as big a night out as Dad can handle these days. We wish you both well on your adventure tonight.

The rest of the week the "kids" are planning their trips to Pigeon Forge to get together for our first official Barton Family Reunion. We've got a cabin reserved that is supposed to sleep 26 adults (and I assume the kids are supposed to sleep on the floor if they don't qualify for adult sleeping arrangements). We've got 19 adults registered for Saturday night--and somewhere around 17 for Sunday night--and fewer for Tuesday. That makes Sunday our big day for celebrating. I'm planning to bake a big cake and we'll share a Sunday morning worship service together over the big screen TV and Nancy's leading for hymn-singing. It will be wonderful! I hope Dad knows the tunes. He's a great singer.

Then we'll cook all afternoon and evening. Hoping we'll keep it simple. Everyone has promised to bring their favorite recipes and many want to pitch in to help. It will be lots of fun working in that big two-fridge kitchen.

I'll try again to post later this evening. Since this is my first attempt at a blog, I'll be testing things out and asking forgiveness in advance for the mistakes I'll be making.

Love to all,
Aunt Kathleen