The Railroad Club Dinner at which Brother Joe will receive their "Man of the Year" award is next Monday. We are looking forward to the event, especially because Joe will be giving a speech. Rose intends to take her tape recorder and camer. With some luck, technological luck that is, we will post photos and a podcast of portions of the program. Joe will be coming with his wife and two daughters. David, his son, and Lydia, his granddaughter, won't be able to attend.

On Thursday of this week, Scott and Brayden are coming from Louisville, Scott to Guys' Lake Weekend and Brayden to stay with us for eight days. We were hoping Jalen would come for a few of the days, but that looks like it won't happen because he would miss some school.

Our Louisiana Evacuees are still in St. Louis. They are truly making the best of a bad situation. In fact, Regina, Shirley's grand niece, has dubbed the whole thing their "Evacation," and they are taking in all of St. Louis. Two days at the Art Museum, two days at the zoo, the Arch, the Science Center, the Magic House, and the City Museum. The children are learning a lot on this Evacation and their missing school turns out to be a blessing. The family will be able to return to their Lake Charles, LA, home some time this week. While here, they have even been able to go to the local Red Cross office and apply for some benefits.

With some help from Rose and Chris, I readied the Oakland House so our Louisiana Family have a comfortable place while they are displaced. We've had several visits and meals with them while they've been here. This arrangement works out great as Rose and Shirley have clients who come and go from the 905 Barnard College Lane house. Our Oakland house guests can come and go as they please.

Other news of note is that I've been driving quite a lot. Rose and I took the Lexus today to have the key modified so that I can drive without assistance. This whole evaluation and modification project has been very reassuring. I probably needn't have gone through it, but having done so, I can now drive without hesitation or concern.