Heading south

Yesterday was Tom’s 49th birthday, and Stacy threw him a party.  After worship (a message I really needed) we went to Papadeaux for a brunch.  Stacy had invited some friends that Tom had not seen for a while and were a big hit.  We just spent the evening watching Netflix items.  I was very uncomfortable watching either of the choices and worked mostly on my computer. 

We left shortly after 8 this morning and sat in line on Holcomb Bridge for more than 15 minutes.  We got to 400 in time to drive past a horrific accident in the outbound lane.  We prayed for the victims.  There were 3 or 4 fire trucks, ambulances and policemen scrambling on the lanes.  The traffic was backed up for 6 miles.  We sailed through Atlanta without further incident.  We got some advice from the attendant at the Alabama welcome station and had lunch at a turkey restaurant.  It was good but pricey.  On to Mobile where we just rested until we ate some sandwiches we had brought from NC.  Around noon, I discovered that Evelyn had left our cold packs in Stacy’s freezer.  I was angry for a while until I realized it was my fault.  I should not have relied on her to get them.  After supper we walked to a nearby Dennys and enjoyed an apple crisp.  We had a good time joking with the server.