Luling was once know as "the toughest town in Texas". You can tell that it is an oil town by the smell and seeing all the decorated pump jacks around town. Luling Pump Jack Art
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Luling and Lockhart are two towns where we devoured some delicious barbecue meat. Of course we had to try out the restaurants that consistently hit the top of the lists or are in the book, "500 Things To Eat Before It's Too Late" by Jane & Michael Stern. Thanks Bill & Carol! It would be cruel to show you the pictures of the sausage links, brisket and ribs. Yummy! We have eaten at Luling BBQ, Kreuz and Smitty's before and it is difficult to pick a favorite.
One row cotton picker.
San Marcos River
Lake Pointe RV Resort in Canyon Lake, TX was our home for four days. The adult pool was about 50 yards away and when the rain stopped we were there. The exercise was needed because we went out to eat with Vernon & Terri at the Grist Mill, Clay & Vicky at Garcia's and Bump & Kathy at Clear Springs. Catching up with long time friends was so fun!
As we made our way west through the rolling hills and craggy canyons in the Texas Hill Country we stopped at Medina. Why Medina? To see Joel & Sally who are the son and daughter-in-law of long time friends from Des Moines, Iowa. John & Jeannine came down to see their new grandson and their daughter Amanda flew in from Florida so we were able to see the whole family. We stayed at Arms of Hope a christian organization that helps disadvantaged youth along with single moms. Joel and Sally have worked at Arms of Hope for several years. Check out the success stories and programs that are making a difference in Texas. Arms of Hope
Our spot was next to a creek and a grove of pecan trees. Everywhere you go you see deer. It is a very peaceful area and we went on a few walks around the beautiful grounds.
Our hearts are broken. We found out on Monday that Brett Neal was killed in a car accident on Saturday 8-20-16. Brett was one of the kids I watched for many years and was the same age as our son Joel. He graduated from Valley High School and played the drums. We have many great memories and will never forget his smile. Please pray for his parents, brother, family and friends.
Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.
As we made our way west through the rolling hills and craggy canyons in the Texas Hill Country we stopped at Medina. Why Medina? To see Joel & Sally who are the son and daughter-in-law of long time friends from Des Moines, Iowa. John & Jeannine came down to see their new grandson and their daughter Amanda flew in from Florida so we were able to see the whole family. We stayed at Arms of Hope a christian organization that helps disadvantaged youth along with single moms. Joel and Sally have worked at Arms of Hope for several years. Check out the success stories and programs that are making a difference in Texas. Arms of Hope
Our spot was next to a creek and a grove of pecan trees. Everywhere you go you see deer. It is a very peaceful area and we went on a few walks around the beautiful grounds.
Our hearts are broken. We found out on Monday that Brett Neal was killed in a car accident on Saturday 8-20-16. Brett was one of the kids I watched for many years and was the same age as our son Joel. He graduated from Valley High School and played the drums. We have many great memories and will never forget his smile. Please pray for his parents, brother, family and friends.
Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.
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