George's Home, Mount Vernon

Judi & Joan at Mount Vernon.

George's Home, Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Slave Quarters, Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Doug and I had a great time in Virginia visiting Jack and Joan. (Sister time is always welcome.) Jack and Joan are moving to Steamboat Springs Colorado on Monday to pastor a church there. This past Tuesday, the women's Bible study at their church gave a farewell luncheon for Joan. It was a blessing to hear the testimonies of the women for all God has done in their lives through the ministry of Joan and Jack. It was obvious that they are truly loved by the people in the church and will be missed as they head off.

Joan took Doug and I too Clifton between events on Tuesday morning. Doug had never seen the little church there where Josh and Kel were married. It was fun to revisit Clifton. In the afternoon after the luncheon, the three of us went to Mt. Vernon. Walking through the rooms and around the grounds of Washington's home is fascinatingl. I enjoy trying to imagine what it would have been like to live in that era, to be a visitor at the Washinton's home. It is a beautiful home in an amazing setting along the Potomac River. Joan figured it was the last time, for at least a long while, for her to visit Mt. Vernon.

That evening we also enjoyed a 'last time for a long time' event. Jack took us to his favorite Chinese restaurant in DC. It was the best Chinese food I've ever eaten. After dinner we had the nighttime tour of DC. The monuments and buildings are awesome when seen lit up. We had a great evening. It was also nice for Doug and I to have the opportunity to relax at Jack and Joan's for a few days before heading off for the last two weeks of travel. Between football, grfeat conversation, home cooked meals and a couch to sit on, we had time to refresh before leaving for the last of our trip.