Dec 2, 2011

Right back on track. We were really needing to be in Greenville, SC on Dec 2, by about 4:30 pm to meet our daughter and family for dinner. This is the evening of the campus lighting ceremony, which we did not attend, and the High School Chorale and Ladies' Choir concert Come to the Light. Our grandson Michael is participating in the Academy Chorale this season and we were very anxious and excited to attend this event.

Our grandsons have, and still do live pretty far away from us, and until this last couple of years, they have been enjoying home schooling. Now that they are in a school setting, there are programs and opportunities to see them perform and we are really eager to see them do that. This is actually the first time we have ever had the chance to see one of them in a performance. It was really nicely done, so elegant, the young men were in tuxedos and the girls in lovely gowns. They sang one of my favorite songs "I Wonder as I Wander" I just love the melody of this somewhat somber tune.
Dr. Bob Jones III spoke for a moment at the end of the concert, it was very enjoyable to hear him. I have always enjoyed hearing the Jones' speak. They have a pleasant sounding voice and the message is usually very gently pointed and direct.

Isn't he a handsome young man?!! We enjoyed a nice meal in the Family room at the dining common and then rushed over to the auditorium for the concert, although I don't know why we hurried, we were way early. I really wish we had stopped to see the lighting ceremony, but it was a bit chilly. I should have taken pictures later
 the campus with all the holiday lights, was so beautiful.
I am not even going to say the name of the park we stayed in while in Greenville. It is a very old and really run down dump of a place. That said it has a lot of potential and could be returned to what I am sure is it's former better days. The spots are not paved, it's very muddy. There are a couple of 'pull throughs' but they are narrow. They have a lot of permanent people, which I think contributes to it's trashy looks. There are a lot of men who must be working construction or something, they have junk trailers, campers, a boat, cars on blocks and on, and on. The only redemption for this park is it's well hidden from public view, and it's about a stone's throw from our kids' house. So it was a no brainer, but I kind of hope they move before we return.

Today is scrapbooking day, and I have lots to organize and pack up before I head up to the church. I have a few photos on my tablet, I don't know how to get them out, I sure hope that I can add them to this blog before I'm through.