Shaw's Taking up Bicycling

We spend the day riding around, Day 2. We needed to beat the rain that is coming. We went to the fountains for a few and had an idea. Let's go to a greenway! Yeah!!!

We had to find the bike rack. The tricker part was how to configure it to take on 3 bikes. And, would it fail along the route. Who knows. Let's give it a shot, and we did! We made it to Marvin Elementary and road the blacktop around the school. It was fun. Part of it went through the woods and was twisty. Fun. We spent a good part of the time dodging the army paratrooper inch worms. They were everywhere. We stopped to look each other over. I must have had 4 or so on my. Jenni had a few as well. I think Austin was free of them.

We racked the bikes up and took a drive to another greenway on the border of Union and Mecklenburg counties. Jenni rode while Austin and I walked. We went about .25 miles in. There was a creek and bridge to cross. This is on our map for the next ride. On the walk back we stopped to catch the "helicopter" seed pods as they fell. It was fun. We must have ran in every direction as they change course.

Another blessed day from God! Thank you Lord for walking with us!


In Him,
David Shaw
980-202-1701

Shaw's Are Kids!

We had a full morning of biking, tree climbing, and hiking. More importantly, we enjoyed God's creations!
In Him,
David Shaw
980-202-1701

Shaw's will be Shaw's! Jenni gets cheesed!

In Him,
David Shaw
980-202-1701

Letters from Sariah: Lackland AFB

This is the fist letter I received from Sariah. I was so full of emotions as I held it. I called the whole family together so I could read it aloud. I choked back a few tears. Her first sentence confirmed how tough basic military training is. I felt the same emotions. However, I think she is holding up better than I did.

Please read and enjoy with love.

NEW: April 10th, 2016

March 27th, 2016

March 23rd, 2016

March 15th, 2016

March 13th, 2016

Time at the park

Enjoying this gorgeous weather!

Good Luck Sariah

We love you!!!

Sariah USAF: Breakfast the Day of MEPs

I pray Sariah and Josh are well, at peace.

0430hrs. I am up with all the recruits at breakfast.

While I am not sitting with them, I am able to watch. Waiting in line for breakfast reminds me of what is to come for them, the hurry up and wait. Straight lines will be the new normal. They will learn to stand at attention; eyes forward, no slouching, no talking. Some trickle in late with a pleasant smile from the hotel hostess. That will be their last late notice. They all have their styles:
- hair
- manscapes
- smiles
- jokes
- clicks of people
Sure to all be gone in less than 24 hours. They are boys and girls from all walks of life. For those strong enough to finish, respectable men and women will emerge in a few months. The metamorphose begins.

0500hrs. Lining up for the commute to MEPs. The first group, Shepards, load up. Sariah and Josh are in this group. Two coach buses will transport them.

0512hrs. Buses are rolling with personal drives in tow. The hotel staff run a tight, but pleasant ship.

0525. I'm back in bed. :)


In Him,
David Shaw
980-202-1701

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