The New with the Old

This weekend (Fri and Sat) I drove to Lubbock for a reunion gathering. Driving through one of the largest "wind farms" in the country is a sobering experience. While some folks find the giant "windmills" ugly and a blot on the countryside, to me they seem majestic and serene (and such a good idea). Seeing the numbers of them in the area around Sweetwater is an awesome sight. I noticed on the way north that one field shared the giant turbines, a working oil pump jack and surrounding these power producers was a herd of black cattle. The land is truly being used.

The reunion was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock-- a really big church with a wonderful gathering room. The second level of the room has around the edge -- a running track--what a great use of space. I arrived in time to be of some help in setting up the space for our meeting.




Ninety plus Presbyterians met together for a 10 year reunion of Palo Duro Presbyterian Cursillo, a 3 day weekend retreat for spiritual renewal, but it wasn't limited to folks from the PDPC as we call ourselves. We had visitors from Oklahoma and from the Metroplex. We also have regular members from another Presbytery (Tres Rios) who are not visitors, but an integral part of our group.



We sang and danced



We visited, and ate, and appreciated those who helped the organization begin, and we mourned those who have passed on. We enjoyed each other's company. We missed seeing those who have moved away and could not return for the celebration.



The music group was the largest gathered for any of our Cursillo events. At last count there were 15- which included guitarists, singers, a bass player, a drummer, and my favorite, the harmonica player Altho' the picture doesn't do them justice, this is how they looked.




Unique Photo by James King



I can't end this story without mentioning the young woman who organized and planned this gathering (all this while her mother is suffering a serious illness) Stacy (from Tres Rios) did an outstanding job, --doing much of the phone and legwork to see that this event happened. She also organized the committee who helped pull details together. (Presbyterians BELIEVE in committees) The even went off smoothly and was enjoyed by all. THANKS STACY from all of us. GET SOME REST!

The drive home (in the blue smart car) was a little eventful. Those who know me, know that at times I can be directionally challenged. I got off on a wrong road and added several miles to my already 4 hour trip, but I whipped out the old map and figured where I made a wrong turn and got home safely, if a little later than planned.