Fabulous Friday - My Most Memorable Moments in Peoria This Week

My Most Memorable Moments in Peoria This Week
24 August 2012


1. Matt and Andy Cieslak

Matt and Andy blessed us by helping us move lots of stuff to Peoria to Joe and Grace's new apartment. Since we were gone the week before, it took away our stress by not having to figure out a rental van/truck.

2. We win!

Matt and Andy left two hours before we did. We beat them to the apartment by 5 minutes (and we took our time). Too many Starbucks stops for them!

3. First United Methodist Church of Peoria

This is the church Joe is the "Director of Contemporary Worship Arts." The place is huge and it is a downtown church that has deliberately stayed downtown, right next to some of the worst of the worst. It is a mainline church that has stayed true to its original message - to love God - and to love your neighbor - which they actively do. I am impressed.

4. The Vandervoorns

This couple took Joe and Grace in for a few weeks before they got into their apartment. They are a great generous couple. Lauri was Grace's connection for the school position. John is your typical Dutchman who has a scuba diving business. These two are complete opposites and are a blast to be with. I hope we get to spend more time with them.

5. Morton, IL

This is the school district for which Grace has the teaching position. It is called the pumpkin capital of the world - and here all this time, I thought it was Clarence, NY. The one thing I find disappointing about the school is that the teams are called the Morton Potters. Just what does that mean? I am afraid to guess...

Fabulous Friday - My Most Memorable Moments in Boston This Week

My Most Memorable Moments in Boston This Week
17 August 2012

1.  The Ferry Ride from Charlestown to the Long Wharf

We were tired from walking the Freedom Trail, and the ferry was a welcome ride, especially on such a beautiful day.

2.  Bunker Hill Monument

We climbed the 221 foot monument - 294 steps - needless to say Paul & Dondra were tired.  JJ, on the other hand...

3.  75 State Street

Coming out of the tunnel into the city, the GPS had stopped working. So instead of looking for the cheapest garage, I just picked one. I think I found the most expensive one in the financial district.  At least it was really clean.

4.  YMCA

We were able to see where JJ works and meet many of his co-workers. That was a blessing.

5.  Paul Revere

Having visited Paul Revere's house, I was amazed at how many children he had: Deborah, Paul Jr., Sarah, Mary*, Frances, Mary, Elizabeth, Isannah*, Joshua, John*, Joseph, Lucy*, Harriet, John*, Maria, John, Bo Roberts. Names with asterisks died in infancy.