Gen and I got up early and had time for a good breakfast and conversation before she got on the road. We had homemade bread toasted and little mini cinnamon rolls with hot tea. She brought me down two boxes of STASH tea – Earl Grey and English Breakfast.
After work I stopped by the post office for stamps, and also walked down to see ‘Dad.’ His Hometown Heroes Banner is on S. Pennsylvania Avenue so I wanted to see how it looked and take a picture. It was a very moving experience, and I was emotional and on the verge of tears. Sometimes you just miss your dad!
But to recap our visit last night. I had just finished up making potato soup and baking some chicken when Gen txt that she was on her way from Youngwood. We sat downstairs for about an hour and got caught up on current news.
By about 5:30pm we were both hungry. She made us big plates of salad and I made the toast (homemade bread). Fresh veggies and warm toast. After dinner we took a two mile walk around the neighborhood, then took a garden walk. There were a few flowers that I have that she wants me to share with her next summer when her flower beds are prepped and read. I was flattered! Then we couldn’t help ourselves – we ‘gloved up’ and weeded the flower beds around the bottom driveway. A little task that made a big different. She loves the Zinnias where they are and suggested adding to them next year.
It was such a beautiful night, we decided to have dessert on the deck, as it was dusk by now. We set on the deck chairs, eating brownies and ice cream, watching the stars slowly peeking out into the night sky. She shared a story about her son Daniel camping in Utah, and seeing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite. It was a cute story and amazing information about the ‘train’ satellite.
We both shared stories about family and work and some of our adventures. It was so wonderful to have her here, and to continue the bond we’ve had since the first day of school in 9th grade. These, as Diane would say, are forever friendships!
And speaking of Diane, she sent me photos of her hike today up at Buttermilk Falls, near Kittanning. Looks like the perfect day for a hike!
So back to yesterday. Sunday school was a huge challenge, which I won’t go into, other than to say our little class of 3 or 4 was almost overflowing with 7 kids. A new family had a three year old, and he was unfamiliar enough with a classroom or structured setting that it was more than a challenge to teach and keep Bobby occupied at the same time. We will have to do some adjustments for future classes, for sure!
Todd’s message was still about ‘searching’, about making decisions and finding God’s will for your life. Several points that hit home: 1) We have too many choices. 2) Is my decision sustainable for me and won’t wear me out . 3) Peace is on the OTHER side of obedience. 4) WHO you are is more important than WHERE you are.
Pat (contractor) is outside working on replacing some deck boards. He already realigned the kitchen storm door. We’re coming along!
My blessing today and yesterday was Gen’s visit. Words can’t describe!
PEANUTS Thought for the Day:
TOMORROW August 13th is:
Left Handers Day; Women’s and Family Day; National Filet Mignon Day; National Nail Day.
Friday’s day was National Crow Day. Tomorrow – my Cousin Deb’s birthday. I know several left-handers. We’ll talk about that tomorrow. God bless!!!
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