Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Carb Overload (aka- A Eustis Goodbye)


Today marks the fourth day of our time here in Nebraska. We have experienced such loving reception from everyone here in Nebraska and this morning was no different. We started the day earlier than usual because we were invited to spend some time at the Eustis-Farnam School where Chad Schimmels showed us around and shared with us his faith story as well as the impact of the rural area on the school system. His perspective was greatly valued as he was not only the program director of the Future Farmers of America group at the school but also as he, like many we have met are staples of the community. To lose one of these individuals is felt heavily by the whole community. After the tour we were treated to lunch at the senior center where we gathered with the elders of the community and started to fit in the final pieces to our general understanding of Eustis. After that lovely meal we were then given the opportunity to talk to Pr. Mike who is the only pastor at the Lutheran Church in neighboring Cozad. He is a first-call pastor and was able to lend a unique perspective to our experience. The village pie maker came by right after to expose us to what it looks like to have a business in a small town/rural town and happily she brought along her pies and her story! The day became quickly one where we were treated to the tastes and treasures of Eustis, NE. A tour of Lone Wolf Sausage easily explained why Eustis is known as the sausage capital of Nebraska. To finish the day we had a lovely meal with our hosts Pastor Bev and Gary, Kathy and Randy Rupe and Katherine Keller where more of that lovely pie was shared.

No comments: