Rebekah and Mike had high quality ice-cream bars with chocolate and raspberry and chocolate and vanilla for an after dinner treat. We cleaned up just a bit, then Uncle Ray and Aunt Carol arrived. Uncle Ray didn't miss the great barbecue dinner though it wasn't warm anymore and we all sat around for hours talking around the McGoveran's outdoor table. It had a warm flame that created enough heat to keep everyone comfortable.
Uncle Ray told a story of his soldier days. I am not sure if he was drafted or decided to sign up so he would have a little more control over his enlistment. He told us a story I had never heard before about his boot camp. He took some tests with about 100 others and passed it. Only a third of the men made it. He took another test and only about 10 made it. His last test he passed and was qualified to be a fighter pilot. He only had to sign....his wife did not want him to fly in Viet Nam and did not want him to sign. I think Uncle Ray felt he would be protected if he did sign up, but did not want to worry his wife with their small children. Interesting to hear about the lives of relatives from an adult view...
He did go on to tell some really cool stories where he felt the hand of the Lord and how his life was protected and guided. They have both had a really wonderful life and great joy with their big family.
Jeffrey and I talked a little about our missions and told a few stories too. It was a really good night.
Life is so Good!
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