My numbers have been improving all day, as we finish packing for our move tomorrow.
No walks, just working around the house, I have:
15,147 steps, 6.8 miles, 540 calories burned (so far, today).
Cumulative since Jan. 14th:
1,636,606 steps
772.9 miles!
I should reach 1,000 miles by August 1st.
I should reach Two Million Steps by as early as July 23rd, I'm probable-guessing.
The next few weeks I am not employed full time anywhere, so I expect to have more time to walk, especially with nice summer weather, in Hanover, PA., our new hometown!
This morning is bright and sunny. I felt like going for a walk, so I did.
I walked to Dutch Corner restaurant, about a mile, and had a breakfast of an egg, two blueberry buckwheat pancakes, water, and three mugs of Pfefferkorn's coffee.
Oh, I am so satisfied. And, I got two miles of walking in on this beautiful Sunday morning.
This is my first Sunday "off" since I am "retired." Actually, it's just a vacation Sunday, but still it's nice to have "nothing to do" today, except pack, pack, and pack for our move on Tuesday!
We are going to church in Hanover, PA., then return to our "new" apt to have our first home-cooked meal there, chicken quesadillas. Can you spell delicious? I know they will be!
Then this evening at 7 we are meeting a member of Bixlers who has invited us to Ben & Scooter's for an ice cream treat! Won't that be fun?
Well, I must be off to a bit of packing and then church, lunch, and back here for more packing!
“My Dad Is a Preacher Man”
by Nicholas C. Zoller
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
There he is, in the pulpit
Preachin’ the Word for the people to hear
He gives the sense and the meaning
He’s talkin’ ‘bout a God who inspires our fear
Will they listen to his message?
Will they put it into practice in their lives?
Jesus is calling them to follow
Will they turn from sin and never die?
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
There he is, at the altar
Blessing the cup and the bread
He lifts his hands up to Heaven
Recalling the words that Jesus said
Then the people, they come forward
With open hearts and open hands
They seek healing and forgiveness
Every woman and every man
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
There he is, at the bedside
Talking to a widow who lives alone
She talks about her son and daughter
They want to put her in a nursing home
Dad listens with compassion
He wants to heal her, make her whole
He gives her words of comfort
‘Cause he knows the Shepherd of her soul
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
There he is, in the car now
Just where is he going today?
Is he going to a meeting?
Or to see a man who needs him to pray?
Is he going to the hospital
To see a new baby with her mom and dad?
Is he going to a graveyard
To comfort people who are feeling sad?
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
There he is, at the table
Leading his family in saying grace
He thanks God for the food there
He shows them how to live out their faith
He tells his wife he’ll always love her
She’s the most beautiful woman he knows
They raise their sons to love their Jesus
Their love for each other just grows and grows
My dad is a preacher man
Spreadin’ the Gospel across this land
He knows the Lord
Oh, he’s got a plan
He’s a preacher man
Here are some photos from the retirement dinner and program held on Sunday afternoon at Bixlers church:
Benjamin, our youngest son, put together a slide show from pix my wife Chris picked out and it was enjoyed by all.
Nicholas, our oldest son, sang an original song he wrote, "My Dad Is A Preacher Man," to the delight of all.
Nova Guynn, on behald of Bixlers Busy Bees group presented a handmade quilt signed by many members of Bixlers.
My wife Chris and I enjoyed this retirement dinner and program.
Thank you, Bixlers and Millers churches!
Darryl
Here's a couple of video slide shows of my life and ministry.
Our youngest son put these together for us.
Just click on the links below and it will load and play.
Enjoy!
Darryl
https://jshare.johnshopkins.edu/bzoller1/public_html/Mom%20and%20Dad.wmv
https://jshare.johnshopkins.edu/bzoller1/public_html/Bixler%27s-Miller%27s.wmv
