Kinder and Gentler

When we were in Canada last year, I commented often on what a kinder, gentler person Phil was becoming.  We weren't back in Tennessee long before the old Phil Kiper showed up... the one with the smart mouth.  I was telling Will about what he had said, and Will's reply was, "I think the kinder, gentler Phil Kiper only lives in Canada."

And so he's back.  It's true.  The kinder, gentler Phil Kiper does live in Canada.  He has gone out of his way to remember people's names... he helps out all around the place... he goes out of his way to work at giving friends who come a great experience with Canadian fishing.

Phil says I'm kinder and gentler here too.  He likes that I pay more attention to him here.


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Saturday we had a work day here at camp, and many people from both Dryden and Sioux Lookout came out to help.  Phil and I worked in the kitchen all day.  Phil ran the dishwasher and I did the hand washing.  Everything in the kitchen was taken off the shelves and washed.  The walls, ceilings and shelves were all wiped down and cleaned thoroughly.  It was a big job, but a great day of fellowship too.

The day ended with a cookout for all the help.

Everyone enjoying a great evening.

Phil with Beth Ann and Cindy

The evening wasn't complete until some had taken a leap off the high dive into the icy water.

Dahlberg is first to take the plunge.

Followed by Val and Kayleigh

It was a great day of connecting with our brothers and sisters in Christ.  It is good to be a part of their lives and their work for the Lord.