The Swann's Swimmings

Hello Dear Ones,

We have been busy preparing our home and hearts to see many of you
next week!  We moved Sarah's room to the main level after completely
redecorating it.  Unlike those popular TV shows, it took more than
half an hour.  I don't have the indoor window shutters up yet but the
rest of the room is supposed to look sorta like a French cafe with a
shabby chic style.  I'll guess you'll just have to come see it for
yourself since I still haven't reconnected the camera to the computer
after reloading all the programs.  Okay, I do nothing.  Steve does
all the computer maintenance around here.

Speaking of coming to visit, we have realized some awkward news that
turns out for the best.  There is road construction on Hwy. 83 south
of Selby and directly north of our Herreid.  Which means our tiny
local motel is fully booked with some of the workers.  Yay hooray,
however, our church has an official hosting committee to let visitors
spend the night(s) with them.  We've also had a couple friends offer
their homes to any of our out of town guests.  Of course, they would
prefer a little advance notice.

Sooooooo, if you would like to stay the night or know of someone who
is planning on staying the night in Herreid, please let us know which
nights for how many people.  Our double bed and twin bed are taken
Friday and Saturday nights.  We still have a double futon and short
single futon in the living room available.  Even if you get to stay
with some of our new friends here, we hope you will join us for meals.

Speaking of which, we are hoping to have a big cookout on Saturday
night, starting about 6:00pm.  Sunday morning can either be a baked
oatmeal extravaganza at our house, cereal at your hosts' or skipped,
whichever you prefer.  Sunday noon would probably be a few crockpot
roasts with potatoes and carrots.  Something simple to cook ahead of
time like that unless I get another grand idea.  After the
ordination, the church ladies plan on serving a sandwich luncheon. 
It would definitely be easier on me if I knew a better idea of how
many to expect.

Basically, keep in touch and let us know how we can be a blessing to you!

Lord willing,

Marcia for the Swann's