Reminiscing

      Today was a day of reminiscing. Wes and I and his mother took a trip to the town of Bolivar, where Wes grew up, we met, went to college, and spent our first eight years of married life.
      We decided to take the back roads to reach Bolivar. It was a beautiful but curvy drive through the rural areas of Missouri. We passed through quaint little country towns where Wes had a story to tell about many of them. The trip took longer than expected, as there were a lot of detours, but it was an enjoyable trip.
      Arriving in Bolivar we went to visit Wes' Aunt Carolyn in a nursing home, enjoying a nice lunch with her and Wes' Uncle John. One of Wes' cousins, Mary, joined us as well as his sister, Teresa.
       Before leaving town, we surprised a friend that we had not seen for years and had a sweet reunion.  We also stopped by to see an older gentleman who had been Wes' neighbor for years. He looked at me, looked at Wes, looked at me again and finally said, "Wes Wilcox."  I guess we've changed a bit!
      It's fun to go back and visit the past, but I wouldn't want to go back. I enjoy what God is doing in the present and look forward to what He will do in the future.