early-morning “climb.”

We have begun experimenting with a week-day-off for David.  We’re learning that weekends are often the best time for meetings, making contacts for the Business Development Center, and Sundays are busy with ministry.  And, while we love the growing busyness, we’re in need of a Family Rest Day.

This week the day was Thursday, and we had plans to meet our friends at a nearby climbing wall at 7:30 am.  Sadly, I have been sick this week, so I had to bow out, but the rest were game.

Small problem: our gang arrived to find a large group of “village people” visiting from outside the city, who had reserved the climbing wall that morning.

The kids didn’t miss a beat and enjoyed running around, while the grown-ups got to watch some pretty intense climbing skills.

You go girl!

The South Asian guy hand-hold.  David and John haven’t quite reached this point in their relationship yet.

Climbing wall guru

Some rare mug shots of this little rascal

Next up: a trip across the street to the fanciest Cafe Coffee Day in our city . . . leather sofas and modern decor and Starbucks prices.

Last stop was to explore a new section of the park (which is our city’s version of Central Park)

. . . and, as always, involved the careful selection of walking sticks

There are so many glimpses of true beauty in our city

A lovely morning was had by all!