I took a few pictures from inside the chapel while waiting for the chapel to cool down and for folks to get there.
Don’s message this morning was about remembering.
Remembering our soldiers and military personnel who have sacrificed for our freedom.
We mourn for them, we remember them, we are grateful to them. They gave their lives so we could live in freedom.
We, also, remember Jesus Christ and the sacrifice He made for us. He gave His life so we could live truly free, victorious over sin. He gave His life so we could live forever with Him.
Every pew had someone in it this morning! I didn’t count, but I think I can picture 21 worshippers this morning. We also had a musician! Dr. Bruce played his harmonica for us as we sang and you should have heard us singing! I’m sure that dad and his son, fishing at the creek, enjoyed it.
A special Thank You to Dr. Bruce.
And a special Thank You to Mr. Ken for helping serve communion.
After church, we went to church again in Kerrville. We also returned the communion service. Pastor Chris is preaching through the Gospel of John and doing a great job. We thoroughly enjoy going.
Out of the blue, a lady at church told us about a friend who had just restored a Shasta camper trailer. When she said, “Shasta,” Don’s ears perked up. His first job away from home when he graduated was at the Shasta trailer manufacturer. He worked in every department of that place and ended up being manager of quality control. Until Uncle Sam said, “You’re going to Viet Nam, son.”
But, I digress. So, anyway, before we left church, Ruth and hubby, Jack, called the Shasta camper owner, and arranged for us to go over to his home to see his newly completed project. Don could hardly wait to see it.
This is a 1957 Shasta trailer that Dan purchased in Iowa and drug it back to Kerrville to restore for his niece. He gave $300 for it and has put about $5000 into it, but isn’t it beautiful. Where once there were staples, Dan replace them with screws.
Dan completely gutted the original and restored it from the frame up. I’m sorry that this is the only picture I took of the interior. Those are the original gas light fixtures that Dan converted to electricity. Dan’s niece is making the curtains and bringing them with her when she picks up the trailer.
The only thing that Dan didn’t do himself was the exterior paint. If you ever saw a Shasta trailer with the wing on the sides at the rear, that trailer was made in 1958 and after. 
Dan is a master craftsman and he loves to have a project going, but he will only do one project at a time and never repeats a project, i.e., he will probably never restore another Shasta trailer.
Both Dan and Don were thrilled to meet each other and Dan could not believe that right when he completed this Shasta restore, he meets someone who worked for Shasta Trailer Co. This trailer was manufactured in Van Nuys, CA, but Don worked at the plant in Grapevine, Texas. Guess where Dan’s niece lives? Grapevine, Texas!
Dan was so gracious and delighted to show us his Shasta restoration. Also, what we have here are two Navy veterans. 
We are hoping we get to be present when Dan’s niece sees this work of art for the first time.
This is a view of Kerrville from Dan’s property.
Dan lives up on a hill. Can you tell?
Sunday lunch was at Mamacita’s. Wish I had taken my camera inside. This was quite an interesting place.
Well, just let me tell you that it is hot here. 102 for the high. Humidity is up to about 41% so it feels a few degrees hotter than the 102.
This is another long post, so I’m closing it even though our day isn’t over. If something blog worthy happens later, I’ll post it.
Thank You to any and all veterans and veteran families who may read this post. We are so grateful to you for the freedom we enjoy today.
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