Andrew's 16th Birthday...

My youngest son just turned 16. Andrew reached this major milestone on March 2! He wanted a fishing trip for his 16th birthday so March 15-18 Andrew, his uncle Harold, and I went to Lake Tenkiller. We fly fished for trout in the Lower Illinois River, but didn't do very well, so on Wednesday we went over to Lake Eufaula where my good friend Mike Scifres lives. We fished from his boat dock and caught 31 crappie and some quite large as you can see from the picture. It was a great few days to get away from all we have been facing the past few weeks and Andrew had a great time and it was great having his uncle Harold along with us.

This morning my mom was moved from Mercy Hospital to Lackey Manor at Baptist Village where she will be in skilled nursing for a while. It was hard telling her we wouldn't be bringing her home, and she was upset with me, but I believe it is the right decision for now. She seems to be adjusting pretty good today. There she can wear regular clothing and not those awful hospital gowns. She liked the lunch they served! Please pray for her appetite to increase as we need to get some more calories in her. We do appreciate your thoughts and prayers during the time. God is good and each day He shows His favor and grace.

Can't wait to fry some of that crappie!

Bro. Walter