Sophia's diary ... the final chapter

Sophia Williamson ... back home at St Mark's with many stories to share

I think we were at the meeting with the PW on Monday morning.   Lots can happen in a few days. In the afternoon Bunny took me to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens,   Very beautiful and tranquil

We did not have enough time to do it justice.    When it started raining quite hard we had to leave and took a drive through the old part of town., Queen Anne style,  Steam boat Gothic style, Italianate. Greek revival and Federal Style.  You can imagine just how impressive these homes are

By this time Bunny had a good idea what my interests are and took me to visit a lady who does the most amazing quilting.   In the entrance of the church there are two framed embroidered and quilted pictures that she made.  This was a most enjoyable visit.

Tuesday morning I had to pack up again as Bunny and Kim were going to visit one of their children and that afternoon I was going with the whole group to Maranatha.   

Back at the church I had an hour of two with Elaine Stowe one of the ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM.   That was a shock to the system.

• 3 pre-school classes
• 3 other children’s classes
• 15 Bible school classes (this is for teens to geriatrics)

Sunday school for children is before church, so at that time they also have adult classes called Sunday school but some of the 15 classes are during the week.   They range from instruction to new members, to studying the two books comprising the constitution of the PCUSA.

The mind boggles. When she asked me if there are anything I would like to know, any questions I might have.   I could not even say a word.   The whole set-up was too overwhelming.   Believe it I was speechless.    Elaine must think I am a real dunce.

Later that day the whole SA team left for MARANATHA.  That is a farm the Presbytery bought an hours drive from Huntsville.  I am not going to try and describe it, see the photos.  We were there to relax a bit.  It is a really beautiful place.  Walking, boating climbing, swinging on ropes like.........volleyball,  soccer.   You name it it is there.  I just did not notice a rugby ball.

On Thursday afternoon the bus collected us to return to Huntsville for a most  delicious  farewell dinner

Back to quarters.  Last goodbyes and Friday we all left for our different destinations. And that dear Geoff is my trip to Huntsville.   Sorry I could not do it in 80 words.  Not possible.

SOPHIA.