Yes – we are still at Glen Eyrie, Colorado. We signed up for both June and July – this month we will be the Group Leader (GL) for the team. This is our first time being “in charge”. We moved to a roomier site and changed our view of the beautiful area area us – so colorful!
Our first attempt as leaders – planning a FUN group adventure, was to see the Colorado Springs fireworks show! The city had arranged for 8-10 locations scattered through-out the city to launch an amazing and colorful show for all to see. We told our group to meet down at the Volunteer Center lawn – we would be able to watch and enjoy an amazing show together – BRING THE POPCORN!
We did see a VERY small burst of color through the leaves of a tree a few times – so we did the proper Ooh! and Ahh!….but what a disappointment. One couple encouraged us with…”Well, as group leaders you can only go up from here!” We all had a good laugh and certainly made a memory! LOL!
We met together – outside and separated – to abide by the COVID-19 regulations that were still in effect. We wore face masks only when in the buildings that had Glen Eyrie guests and/or staff. Dennis met with the facilities managers (Aaron and Jason) and received our work list for the coming weeks. We separated into teams and went to work – our official SOWER song ends with the words: “unto HIM is due our best, our all!”
Our first week was filled with gardening, painting, laundry, re-finishing benches, sewing, and painting speed bumps! Everyone worked hard and well together – this team was such a blessing! Harold & JoAnn Flaugher, Jack & Shirley Krohn, Gary & Diane Smith, Dale & Barbara Livengood, Robert & Gail McCandless, Larry & Gerrie Bliven, and us
On our breaks, in the evenings, and weekends we did a variety of “fun” things and enjoyed getting to know each other in different settings. We have a lot of good memories!
Everyday was an adventure as we served the Lord at Glen Eyrie – God had specific things for us to do – and had brought in the right people. Our “to-do” list was constantly getting checked off -“DONE”! …and then more to-do’s were added – we will never run out of things to help with!
So many projects, so much work, and all done with love and smiles. This has been a great experience both as leaders and as co-servants/workers. Dennis turned in three pages of accomplishments – the facilities staff were so grateful for all we did.
We enjoyed getting out to celebrate a great month – we were able to go to the Flying W Chuck Wagon for dinner and entertainment (they had been closed for a couple of years due to a local fire). We had a great time – very inspirational and patriotic!
We ended our July work assignment – everyone was already talking excitedly about what and where they were going next. The SOWER’s ministry is a great way to spend retirement serving others with the love of Christ! “RV-ing with a purpose” is their tag line – and it definitely is!
SO…… we’ve been up to something as well! We’re pretty excited looking ahead to our next amazing adventure – God continually surprises us. Sometimes childhood dreams do come true….check out our next blog!