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Going about town, we
always encountered others
who seemed genuinely happy
to see us, and who, as I visited
more frequently, welcomed
me back as if I was part of the
community. I was here for
Daisy’s birth in 2012, and was
so happy to meet Danielle
and Bob's friends who came
to see their new baby and
share their joy. I missed
Bobbie’s birth because she
decided to be born early, in
February this year instead of
March. Friends rallied
around the family since her
early arrival meant that my
son-in-law Bob wasn’t present
either. It was heartwarming
to know Danielle and the girls
were cared for and looked
after.
Over the past year as I’ve
thought of selling my house in
North Carolina to downsize
and eliminate the challenges
of caring for a large piece of
property, I’ve considered a
number of places where I
might relocate. It became an
easy decision to come to
Marathon: the appealing
small-town life here, the great
climate, the warmth of the
community, and of course,
my family.
So now I’ve moved again,
this time to be near Danielle,
Bob, and grandchildren –
Daisy Jayne is three and
Bobbie June is eleven months
old – and I’m delighted to
have moved to a place that
already feels like home. I’m
excited to be in a community
where people care for and
help one another, and come
together during activities and
events for children and fami-
lies. And, I will be looking for
ways to use some of my
leisure time in retirement to
serve my Church and the
community if there is a need
that I can fill. I also look for-
ward to further exploration of
Big Bend National Park,
which contains some of the
most beautiful vistas I’ve seen
in my years of travel across
both the US and Europe.
Moving to Marathon took
me 10 years – and the adven-
ture has just begun!
Eve’s Garden
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Breakfast
Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m.
Children’s RE 1st & 3rd Sunday
Potluck every 1st Sunday
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religious expression.
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