Advent “gift exchange”

Started the first day of December & first Sunday of Advent exchanging despair for hope with Gene, Mom, Amy, Mike & much of Becky’s family at Whaley UMC. Then Gene & I went for a boat ride, giving the bass a day off! Next up was to join the mass of humanity going on I-35 north from Gainesville. We were doing fine until we had to stop for gas in Pauls Valley. A detour around backed up traffic took us through Maysville, a route we’ve taken before. Shortly after we got back on I-35 in Purcell, Waze sent us on another little detour — that unexpectedly included gravel roads! Nothing the Tundra couldn’t handle; we’re not as sure about some of the others in that line of cars. I’m grateful to be safely home in Norman after a full Thanksgiving weekend! I continually praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!