Karl and Betty live here in this RV park year around in a permanent structure. Karl worked for Haliburton before he retired, and they love to travel. Karl is a native of Kerrville, and Betty comes from Louisiana. They have four grown children. We got to know them over the years, and last year they bought several stained glass pieces from us after watching the process from start to finish.
Yesterday after riding our bikes around the park for our afternoon exercise break, I stopped in to see Karl and Betty. He has not been in good health lately and has had several bouts with this and that. His heart is bad enough that nothing further can be done, and hospice has been called in to make his last six months livable.
Well, I did not want to get such news and yet felt that they both enjoyed my visit. I guess that all we can do is to stop by and visit, not stay long to tire Carl out, but try to brighten his days. This business about the Spirit leading just does not stop on my schedule at all.
Another new friend, Byron, is by himself and probably facing some surgery quite soon, so we have offered to do whatever we can to be of help. We three went out for catfish dinner last evening and enjoyed getting to know each other better. He has spent the last several summers at an RV park in Durango, CO, doing maintenance work and loves driving around in the back country so he can take pictures, which is a hobby of his. All of these friends have great stories and just need someone to listen. Happy travels.
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Short visits when someone is ill, helps to brighten their day and shows you care.
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