The Morningstar is going to be launched tomorrow morning

Rich has been working at Hutckins for the last four day.  He is repairing the blisters that were on the port and starboard sides of the boat. Many of the blisters were under the painted blue strip just above the bottom paint line. He took the swinplatform off to repair the fiberglass and Seth (0urgrandson) helped Rich repair the platform.

Right now Rich needs Rick’s help to put the swim platform back on, it is very heavy for Rich to try to move himself. So Rick, Vande, Seth, and Jeremy are on their way to help Rich now. This will also give them a chance to see the Morningstar with her new bottom job.  They haven’t seen the boat since it was out of the water.

 Once they leave Rich, they are headed for the beach to have some fun The boys are going fishing and Rick and Vande are going to be pattle boarding.  Pattle boarding is the new sport they are enjoying on their family outing. They seem to love it.

I am sitting at the dinette in the motor home writing on my new surface tablet.  I am still learning how to use it. But I love it! Rich bought it for me. I have been wanting a tablet that ran windows so I have been looking for a while. I found a used Surface Pro with the keyboard, case and screen protector on Craig’s List and it also came with a breakage warranty and 22 months of free individual lesson from the Microsoft store. I have been going to the Microsoft Store for my individual lessons. So far, I learned how to use Windows 8.1 and the One Note program.

To me this quiet moment is the calm before the storm. That place between a new adventures. This is my quiet alone time and I can spend time with the Holy Spirit.  I need to ask for His help in directing our lives and writing my blog. I have always felt closest to the Holy Spirit when I am writing and by asking Him for His help I will write a blog that will give readers a moment of enjoyment. And I know our adventure stories may touch a life.  I am going to share and hope my readers are enjoying my blog.

I have learned to live in the present moment and enjoy each day because no one is promised tomorrow. Everything can change in the twinkle of the eye

Rich and I have been married for 47 years and are determined to live out our senior years follow after our dream of traveling the waterways of the United States. I look at our lives as adventures and each new thing needs to be embraced not feared.

The Bible says, “God’s perfect love will cast out all fear”! He has given us a taste of His perfect love and is driving out our fears one by one, and little by little. He is replacing it with His love, Acceptance. Joy, Wisdom, Council, and Purposes.

We spent four months living in the motor home. The first week we were parked in the Ortega Yacht Club parking lot. Then we found out the boat would need to be out of the water for two months. Two months turned into four. Then we went to, Hanna Park for five weeks in between staying in Rick’s back yard.  It was a new adventure. Life is filled with adventures if you look at it correctly. We want to get back aboard the Morningstar.  Wake up and have a cup of coffee overlooking the water. Life is good!

 In faith we are believing we will be traveling the waterways spreading the Love of Jesus and sharing the Good News Message to anyone who wants to be listening. We want to be an encourager to a very sad lonely America.  Oh America what is happen to you?

We were invited to Rick’s neighbors (Rex and Lisa's) 4^th of July party, Rick and I sang the National Anthem while I waved a small American Flag.  When we were done singing, Sherri told me I had a nice voice.  It must have been Rick’s voice she heard.  However it was a treasured memory with my son Rick.

 

In Briceville Florida, homemade moonshine brighten up a 4^th of July party.  I always have to take at least a slip or two of homemade moonshine if it is offered to me at a 4^th of July celebration.

 So far I have tried two different kinds of moonshine, homemade watermelon, and homemade cinnamon candy.

 Last time at the 4^th of July Party, I only took a sip of the watermelon moonshine because it was offered to me as we were leaving the party. This time it was cinnamon candy and its taste was amazing. I had a really fun evening, Thank you Lisa and Rex.   

Well it is time to end this post and hopefully get some pictures of the Morningstar in dry-dock at Hutckins Yacht Yard. Can’t wait to see it and take pictures!

Be Blessed!