Table Rock, Nebraska. That is the small town of 30+ people and the famous Willard and Minnie Binder's home. Willard served as mayor of this town for around 20 years I believe. He was best man in Glenn's dad's wedding back in 1952 and then again in 1994 when Don married Vi. The Binders even drove down to our wedding in 1980. We appreciate their interest in mission and their love for the Stewart family. Mr. Binder took us out to his garden. We were just 2 weeks a head of the Nebraska corn harvest. Next time.

After Karen's reception, Glenn and I headed towards the south. We stopped and stayed with dear dear friends, Scott and Carol Boerckel. We introduced them to "letter boxing". That was fun. We have known the Boerckels since 1990 when we were introduced by Carol's brother. They were serving up in LaPaz. We hit it off right away.


Then we stopped off and visited with Patty Obrien. We caught her on her Garage Sale Day with her 2 friends. We found some good buys too - new towels, a practically brand new backpack and some new tennnis shoes for Sherrie's girls. We have know the Obriens since Reinhardt days back in the 80's. They served a missionaries over in Europe. We always appreciate Patty's yearly gift to us in the shape of a Christmas ornament.

The Frees were missionaries with us in Bolivia. They arrived just before we packed up and left for the states in 2000. It was good to reconnect with them (Thanks Virginia). They have 4 precious kids. I love the names of their kids (Skye, Jerick, Coral and Denim).