Valley of The Sun

Once again we are living in the Valley of the Sun - the Phoenix area of AZ.  This area is experiencing above average temperatures for this time of  year.  Of course, I'm back so it has to be HOT!!!  We are parked in Peoria at a RV resort that is very nice.  It is very clean and has some great amenities and we have friendly neighbors.  With the high temps everyone stays inside most of the time with the A/C running.  The nights cool down nicely though, so we can sleep with a window open and an overhead fan running.

Our schedules for working at the spring training at Surprise Stadium are still not what we had hoped for but we have volunteered for more hours if the need becomes available.  

We attended Grace Bible Church in Sun City on Sunday.  That was like a de ja vu moment from the early 50's - the choir were all in robes (it was only the madrigal singers not the full choir) and the songs were out of the hymnal.  Not a child or a young person under 25 was to be seen.  The message was of course, timely, and challenging yet the service was more formal and somewhat stilted.  They recognized birthdays for the month of March for the congregation but only those who had reached at least 90 years of age.  There were quite a few.  I must say I really have no desire to live and worship in a community of all senior citizens.  There is something much more "normal" and appealing about living among all ages even if you have to live in a retirement or assisted living facility.  At least in the areas where on the streets and in the stores are children and young people.  Sooo, my children, if you are reading this keep this in mind.  I like young people and children and don't desire to segregate myself from them!!!!  Rest assured however, that does not mean I want to live with you all either, just close by!!