Back in Switzerland

It has been a while since my last update, but I have been busy with a few things.  My phone and camera are both full of pictures that are just crying to be uploaded so the world can see them.

Several weeks ago, I took a much needed vacation and my friend Rance visited to share it with me.  We ran all over the Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux area checking out all there is to be seen.  Final analysis: this place really is great!!  The montains are beautiful, the water is beautiful, and the girls are perhaps more approachable than I first thought.  The American "cocky" attitude is not recommended, but they are certainly okay with being approached for a conversation.  : )

Rance flew home on Sunday morning.  This same morning, I received an early morning call from my dad in Nashville.  I knew when I saw the caller id that something was wrong.  Sure enough, I learned that my role model grandfather had just passed away.  I left for Nashville Monday morning.  It was nice to see family and friends of my grandfather.  Grandad was 90 years old and life was becoming difficult for him.  He lived a long life doing good for countless people.  It was an honor to be his grandson, and he certainly started a legacy that cannot easily be lived up to.  It is comforting to know that he is in Heaven, reunited with Granma and others he loved...

Last week was a long, tough week, but I was reminded of his constant advice to "keep on keeping on".  I arrived back in Switzerland on Friday afternoon and have been spending the weekend recovering from jet lag and loss of such a great man of integrity.