A Concrete Change You Can Believe In

We tried abstract and stayed with concrete.

Some Concrete Thoughts

Well, something concrete has finally come the Millers' way. We moved into our home on 6th Street in July 1989. Our driveway was not in the best of shape then, but over the next 20 years it deteriorated to a crumbly mess which still had a firm base. This year it was finally fixed: out with the old, in with the new. You will see the process to the finished product. Christy, come home and skate on it!

A Few More Memorable Moments from My Tours

I had the opportunity to see a Washington Nationals game and a Baltimore Orioles game in their respective stadiums. And the three days I spent in New York were outstanding and so much fun. 59 days in all leading kids around the East Coast. It started on January 17 and my last day was June 20. Wow, I have to pinch myself to believe I really get to do this. Thanks to all who prayed for me; your prayers were definitely answered.

What a Season!

I know, I know. There's no one really reading this blog anymore because anyone who used to care thinks we have finally made it to the other side of the grass. Well, we haven't. My touring season this year included 59 days of leading schools from all over the United States. God has blessed me with such a marvelous job.

Everyday on my trips I am challenged to do my very best. Most days extend well past 15 hours, but I love it. I get my energy from the kids, parents, and teachers I lead. The sites I have seen so many times become new everytime I hear one of the students "oo and ahh." Who would have thought an old English teacher could be so successful on the right coast when he had spent all his days on the left coast?

I was privileged to visit New York City with Calvary Chapel School from California. What a spendid time I had. Here I am on Fifth Avenue doing a "Chick" thing.

Here are just a few highlights.

My next post will have a few more pictures and a few from New York.

The End

Finally, after more than 40 miles of walking, talking, laughing, and eating Armand's pizza Glenda had experienced the trip of her lifetime.

Glenda in Washington More Pictures

These historic sites were made even more famous by Glenda's hysterical (oops, historical) visit.

Glenda Goes to Washington

Well, finally after three years of leading school groups in Washington, DC, Glenda was able to make the trip herself. We flew from Bend to Portland to Denver to Baltimore, where we picked up our school from Longmont, Colorado. I had been with them two years earlier and had a wonderful time.

Now it was time to hit the road again and share my adventures with my loving wife, who has supported me throughout. She allowed me to lead and teach as I do on all my trips, which gave her the opportunity to see me in action. She blended well with the school, and she kept up admirably. I think she was awe-struck as she experienced all the historical sights in and around Washington.

What delighted my heart the most was that when we got home, she told everyone that she had the best tour guide. She was just tickled pink that she had a private, one-on-one guide throught the Smithsonian museums we visited. One of the pictures shows her gazing at a large dollhouse, which just delighted her to no end. (This is one sight I normally skip, but I was really glad to be there with her.)

All the pictures display Glenda in various stages of wonderment. Enjoy.