Next Stop Disney World

Parker moved to Disney World on Monday to begin the College Program there. He'll be working with the Skyliner. He has a few days to get settled in and adjusted before his training starts on Friday. 

He's in Flamingo Crossings East Village in Winter Garden, just across 429 from Disney property. The character on your lanyard (Edna from The Incredibles) tells which section of the Village your building is in. 

He's up on the fourth floor and is in an apartment called a 2x2 - There is a shared kitchen and living room in the center with a bedroom and bathroom for two people on each side. 

There are some cool common areas and some resort looking pools. 

 

Ministry around the District

My second week back at work went well and I spent time in Boca Grande, Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. Had the opportunity to visit Lighthouse UMC in Boca Grande for worship with their new pastor, the Rev. Beth Demme. 

I spent part of Tuesday filming media content for our district socials with Samantha Mosher - she is on staff at Trinity UMC Bradenton and works part-time for the district. 

I also got to have lunch with another one of our new pastors, Rev. Jennifer Ahrens-Sims at Trinity UMC in Sarasota. 

Lots of meetings online (Pension and Health Benefits, meeting with a pastor interested in transferring here) and several in person meetings with our district leadership (Operations and Mission and Vision). It was a good week of reconnecting with folks. 

 

Sunset Beach Walk

Last Sunday Parker and I went for a walk on the beach and caught the most gorgeous sunset after a storm. 

 

King Fergus

King Fergus rules the house and sleeps wherever he wants. He loves the sunlight and Parker found him curled up on his desk this week, not a care in the world. 

 

More Dental Work

Davis texted us this picture earlier in the week from the dentist office. He was supposed to have a very old crown replaced on a molar. But this dentist decided there was enough healthy tooth left that he wanted to try a big filling. Davis was thrilled that he could skip the multiple appointments for the crown. 

All this is working up to braces again next month. 

 

Another College Student - Freshman Move In

Wesley moved to Saint Leo University for his freshman year of college on Friday. Daryl, Parker and I took him for move in day. First was checkin at the Wellness Center. 

After moving through several stations there he got his student ID and we were able to head over to his dorm. He is on the second floor of Benoit Hall, right in the middle of the the dorms near the athletic field. 

Having done this before we were much better prepared in what we brought and how we packed it so we could unload it quicker. We had him basically all setup within 90 minutes.  

Then it was time for the opening Welcome Ceremony for students and families in Bowman Gymnasium. 

Each freshman went across the stage to receive a St. Leo pin. 

Afterwards, we went shopping for a small dorm fridge and microwave and a few other things we discovered were needed. Then we took Wesley to dinner, set up the last few things and headed home. 

He has orientation meetings this weekend and his first track team meeting as well before classes start on Monday. We are so excited for him for this upcoming year and so very proud of our St Leo Lion.