Saturday, May 25

     God has allowed us many neat experiences this furlough with meeting new churches, new pastors, faithful Christians along with several really neat new experiences. Friday we were able to experience a long awaited meeting. Several of us who attended Appalachian Bible College together for three years all got together for a short evening of reliving our "glory" days. Of the seven of us, five were in the same class and the sixth was a year ahead of us (plus Ann who did not attend ABC). Jerry and Kathy Matt have been good friends with whom we have been able to fellowship several times through the years. Jerry Marshall (my roommate) and his wife, Jan, just moved into this area a few months ago. Gene and Laurel Summers are from Huntington, but have not lived there for years. Some of us had not seen the others for about forty four years! We enjoyed a wonderful meal and time together until we all had to depart our different ways. All of us still serve the Lord.
     We are looking for a blessed time tomorrow in deaf church as well as hearing church followed Monday by the parade at Ironton, my home town. This Memorial Day parade was started in 1868 to honor those who fought in the Civil War and has continued faithfully ever since. It is the longest running (Decoration Day) Memorial Day parade in the country. We usually see many of our supporters and there will be several churches who will distribute tracts, candies and flags to the 30,000+ people expected. It will be a wonderful time of patriotism and spiritual uplifting.
     We are hoping to see some of our family members whom we do not see on a regular basis, and a few that we have never met. May you likewise have a blessed memorial Day as you honor those who have gone before.
Gary & Ann

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