This would have been our fifth year at the Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show in Quartzsite Arizona.  Projects at home were up to date.  The RV was getting loaded and it and our tow vehicle tuned up and safety checked.  The plan was to arrive a few days early to ease the work of setting up and have some time to look for last minute rock deals.

Then the phone rang during dinner.  You know that call.  I have received many of those phone calls that report bad news and I am sure that you have as well.  My brother called to report that our octogenarian mother was not well.  She is in the hospital now, in another state.  Family and illness should not disrupt our lives, they are just part of it.  While Sherry and I will miss our annual fun in Arizona, we are pleased that we can do what is needed for Mom.  

Prayers are appreciated.  Honoring your mother and father is one of God’s commandments.  For us, this is an easy one.  Thank you, Jesus.