Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Journey of 2013

Dear Friends,

I finally get a moment to post pictures of the journey to Florida from Pennsylvania. The last month and a half has been such a memorable time for us. I would like to say thank you to all the special friends and family who have made this journey so dear and smooth. You are a blessing to the St. Clair Family! Below are pictures of the journey! Thank you all!

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Bishop Tom saying some very kind words. I am grateful for his leadership and love for all his pastors and families. 

Sharing God's Word at Annual Conference June 2013

"The Power of the Connection" Psalm 139

Just a slab and beginning to make progress! 

A moment at the Cross at Jumonville

One of Alayna's last times on the Riding Mower! 

Now that is a team! 

A stop at King Cones! 

Some of the MANY boxes destined for FL!

A special night at PNC Park! 

Celebrating Nanny and Pappy's 42nd Wedding Anniversary!

Last Day of School at Northwest!

Moving Party at Nanny and Pappy's

A great school! 

Abby and Olivia doing Hula Hoop demonstrations

Jenn and Jenn with Meter Man! 

Dad making a presentation to Bishop Tom and Family on behalf of Episcopacy Committee

Pappy and his little page granddaughter! 

Three generations at Annual Conference 2013

Honestly, Dad is NOT that little! 

Dear friend, Dr. Bob Todd making Imagine No Malaria presentation at Annual Conference

Leah Hall and John Pincek who helped with the message with their incredible gift of music! 

A memorable moment with the family! 

Love you Hall family! 

Now that's a group! 

Fellow Board of Ordained Ministry colleague and friend, Eric

Friends Deryl and Pam Larson, I had the joy of serving with him at Baldwin Community! 

A good friend, THE Rev. Ross Pryor! 

Shawn and Colin with me on Ordination Sunday! 

Shawn, Colin and Laura with PJ on Ordination Sunday! 

Good friend and Youth Director at Christ Community, Cherie. It was the last time we saw each other before we moved. 

A dear brother and Bishop, Bishop Tom Bickerton and wife Sally. 

Alayna with her good friend Peyton

Abby and her cousin Katie. Looks like Maddie was up to bat next! 

You can do it Alayna! 

Moving Day! 

Jenn, Aaron and Alayna on Moving Day! 

Abby with a big piece of wood in foot, a trip to MedExpress on Moving Day

Thanks to the Melders for the Camper while our furniture was in route! 

Thanks Dave and Nancy for the Hospitality! 

Last night of Softball in Butler! 

Alayna pitching the night game vs Center Twp. 

Our greatest cheerleader, Dylann and Abby! 

Abby with her BFF! 

Jordan and Jon playing on my last Sunday

Director of Connectional Ministries at Christ Community and friend, James

Good friend Larry who is being called into ministry from Christ Community! He just finished preaching at another church and ran over to say good-bye! I'll miss our lunches and talks! 

A great family- The Allshouses! 

My great friends - Sam and Karen! Love you both! 

This was really becoming quite a crew... I'll leave it at that! 

Some of the youth who had us over at the Melder's House for dinner the night before we moved to FL! 

A last photo of some of the neighborhood gang in Butler! 

Moving Day for the family! 

Last pic in front of house in Butler! 

Dad left his iPad in Butler so we made a stop to drop it off with Aunt Peggy and Uncle Warren! 

Someone didn't make it far! 

Alayna at a gas station in WV

At the New River Gorge for lunch

Poor Hershey didn't have a clue what was happening! 

Me and my bride at New River Gorge

The Bridge at New River Gorge

Can you hear me Alayna? 

Virginia Countryside

Coming upon Charlotte! 

First night in Hotel, they put all 9 of us in one room! 

I took a pic because this is rare, sitting with coffee and reading a morning paper! 

Hershey found Aldi's on our morning walk in Rock Hill, SC

King cat, Jack leaving Hotel! 

At a rest stop in Georgia or maybe South Carolina! 

Queen Gema! 

Let's Go Aaron! 

Jax on the horizon! 

He loves his dog! 

We made it to Florida! 

Alayna had a headache and was not happy to stop! 

Our finished house! 

Home, Sweet Home! 

First morning in Florida, we stayed at a hotel on the beach in St. Augustine

Sunrise in St. Augustine

Our new development, Aberdeen! 

We are now homeowners! 

Our first guest, Pastor Debbie welcomed us! 

Nice to see the "Sold" sign! 

First night with nothing to do, since the moving truck is still a week away! 

Picking Jack up from Kennel

First time in our community pool! 

Our first PA guests - The Widdersheims! 

Moving truck is here! Wahoo! 

A great crew! 

Abby enjoying her Five Guys! 

Thanks Pastor Debbie for the Sparklers on July 4! 

We found my old HS Basketball Jacket and it fits Aaron! 

First time at the beach as FL residents! Look how well Aaron is doing! Praise God! 

Some big shells Alayna and Aaron found!

Top of Bank Of America Building in Jacksonville, FL

Alayna pitching

Abby catching

A cool crew at Christ Community!

Alayna and Abby at their Dance Recital

"Dahntown" Pittsburgh on a nice May evening! 

An incredible shot I got of the fields in Butler coming home from Annual Conference!