After church we rode up the mountain another ten minutes so that Gail could take a look at the camp Gordon and his son Scott run. They're at a point where they're seeking God about the camp's future and their part in it. I know any prayers you can send up for them are appreciated.
Lunch was at Peter Chu's, located in the airport. There were about ten of us around the table. Everyone ordered something different and we just shared. It was like a buffet, except you didn't have to get out of your seat. Folks from the church ate with us.
The Luffs wanted us to see Lake Shasta and the dam, so we drove there and got to get out and walk on top of the dam. Security is pretty high here. This dam holds back waters that would otherwise wipe out central California if anything were to happen here, and the nearby bridge carrying I-5 across the lake is the major thoroughfare between southern California and the northwest. Great views here!
It has been great talking with Gordon and Dottie about the early days of what is now Liberty University and what's been happening in their lives since the late 70's. Their family's story is one of God's provision and grace, and Gail and I have been blessed to get to know them better.
Their son Scott and daughter-in-law Inger (who are close friends with my brother Scott and sister-in-law Julie) came over early in the evening with their kids. One of their children is special needs and is a sweetheart. All of their girls seem to be great kids.
The rules here stipulate that we're not allowed to take the Luffs out for dinner. I protested that I had to live under Gordon's rules for 4 years (he was also the Dean of Students), but my protest was ignored. So out we went to Casa Ramos for Mexican food. Of all the Mexican places where we've eaten on our trip, this place had the best salsa. In fact it was all good.
Tomorrow we leave here for Yuba City to visit more friends from college days. One day I guess we'll start heading east!
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