More time in Boring & the Portland area

Sunday, Sept 18

Another day of arising early & a Sunday to boot, but it was all worth it as I was invited over to Ed & Sandy Hoover’s house for breakfast. I’ve know them since the 80’s when they lived in Sonora where Joanie & Sandy were very good friends. These are people you just like to be around because they’re positive & interesting. Their two sons were there so we enjoyed a very pleasant, relaxing meal with good conversation. I may have stayed until almost noon but, realizing that some people need to get ready for the workweek, I departed. Shortly after leaving I received a text from Brian Simmons, a former youth pastor in Sonora inviting me to supper. How could I say no to another of my favorite people. Brian & Chantal and their young son had just returned from being sponsors for an academy class camping trip and upon learning that I was in town, kindly invited me over.

Sunday afternoon, I made a run to REI to return something that I’d not used and probably didn’t need. I purchased some shoes in the mall & then sat down to work on my blog in Barnes & Noble. I got a few things posted but the internet was so slow that I could never upload any photos so that will have to wait for another time. I drove directly to the Simmons’ house in Boring and had another enjoyable meal & conversation. Brian had been one of our outstanding youth pastors & had a great connection to the youth at school but could also preach an excellent sermon to the church members. I got home about 10:00 that night.

For dessert, Brian graciously set out a bowl of candy. When I took the photo, about 5-6 had been eaten that evening.

Needless to say, we ate the candy with gusto and he still had a few left for another day.

Joanie loved to find cards to give to people. She found this one to give to Brian & left it blank for him to use. Not only had he not given it away, he could find it from 10 years ago & at least two moves.

The inside reads, "May Brian bless you on your birthday and always."