We are Constantly Learning

Learning it costs more than you think to be on a mission.

Learning how the people love to live in their small towns and have pride in their community.

Learning how to catch mice (4 so far) and not get upset when you see them run across the floor.

Learning that you can get very tired filming records and that it is easy to make mistakes.

Learning that you really need to pray and listen to the spirit for help so that even if you do make mistakes it is ok.

Learning how beautiful it is here in the Spring and that the birds sound wonderful in the morning and evening. They are so beautiful and there are so many varieties.

Learning that going to bed early feels great, although the early morning not so much.

Learning that you can get along without the internet at your home and that it is not so bad to sit in your car on a lonely road in the dark where you can get internet reception to Skype with your children.

Learning the importance of always thinking positively of your partner. This causes us to be happy with one another and enjoy being together. We need that!

Learning that you can get along without stores that you like - although that is a tough one. Corydon has a dollar general, a Pamida, grocery store, an older hardware store, and sort of fast food in the gas stations. If we want to drive (an hour away), there are small walmarts and a couple of fast food places. We have a couple of restaurants and a movie theater owned by the community. (There are other stores such as twice used things and cellular one.)

We had a visitor to our bed and breakfast which really surprised us. Someone would have to drive to see us. This lady was from Humeston about 5 miles away. (Our mailing address says we live in Humeston.) She came by to visit, and she knows the man who owns the MT Pisgah property. She gave us his name etc. so we can have a tour of his property. (Wasn't that nice) She also works at a quaint little cafe in Humeston. We said we would go eat there Saturday. We are glad we did because she was watching for us, and had a veterans present (a mug and hat) for Ron. (Saw our license plate) Every county has a veterans committee mandated by the state to help take care of them. She told us we could easily spend an afternoon in Humeston going to Synders and eating at her place. The food was great. It was a very quaint little place. It had art, pottery, and other things for sale. Their website is www.grassrootsgalleryandcafe.com. The downtown of Humeston is about one block. It has a couple of places to eat and a few stores. The people of southern Iowa really love and have pride in their towns.