What a change in the temperatures. Sunny skies, cooler weather. Thankful for the sun but missing the higher temps.
Today was a catch-up day. I made a batch of scones to bake in the morning, sewed some seams in a woven rug that were coming apart, researched some things online. Also received the Pioneer Woman Salt and Pepper shakers that I ordered for Kelly. She’ll be excited! I marinated chicken breasts for tomorrow or Sunday.
But I’m still basking in the afterthoughts of last night’s PEEPs get together. Liz and I met at Joelyn’s house for an evening of Chinese food, warm chocolate chip cookies, deep friendship and lots of conversation. A few deer even wondered out of the woods and across the yard – fun! We talked about work (we are all in the same line of work!) and the challenges, inconsistencies, and injustices of the profession. I felt very blessed as I listened because again it’s driven home to me how fortunate I am to work for a group of extremely nice, professional, and strongly ethical men! I thank God for them!
We did have a great time – sharing funny stories, some struggles and heartaches, some excitements. Joelyn’s daughter is a Freshman at a college in Arizona, so she’s doing the empty nest thing. Liz is knee-deep in college classes for a para-legal plus working full time. We all have a lot going on, but again how thankful I am, for my flexibility of schedule, the love and support of family and friends, and for these two ladies who love and support without judgement. And the icing on the cake is that Liz and I got to take home the leftover General Tsos! Yum! Thanks, Joelyn, for a wonderful night of fellowship and friendship!
Tonight will be another blessing. Eight of us are getting together at Beth’s house for our annual Skunk Hollow Women’s Fest bonfire – social distancing in place of course! But this fellowship of cousins is precious and special, and I will share that tomorrow!
Today I listened to Mike at Hempfield Church. He was back in Acts, following the apostles as they taught and preached everywhere they went. Christianity starts out for most of us being easy, a natural part of community and of life. But America has made it difficult – so much ridicule and abhorrence for God and for Who we stand for. Life today can break our hearts. We may find that following Jesus may get very real – it could mean persecution or punishment, and definitely discomfort. We have a lot to do as we live to honor God. But He can turn bad circumstances into something good, so we cannot give up. God is still on the throne and it’s not the end of the story! Keep sharing Jesus with a starving world!
On this day in 1793 US President George Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. I Dream of Jeannie premiered in 1965, and Jimi Hendrix died at age 27 in 1970. Two friend birthdays today: Liz’s mom Gretchen Pahel (who previously worked at Smail’s) and Marilee Pletcher, part of the historical society and very instrumental in my involvement with the Stahlstown Flax Festival and writing the Middle Grade historical fact-based fiction book FIELDS OF BLUE. Happy birthday to both of you – enjoy your day!!!
TOMORROW September 19 is:
- National Butterscotch Pudding Day (Nate may need another pie!)
- Talk Like A Pirate Day (Ahoy Matey!!!)
- National Dance Day– Third Saturday in September
- National Gymnastics Day– Third Saturday in September
- Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids – Third Saturday in September
- Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Third Saturday in September
- Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Third Saturday in September
- National CleanUp Day– Third Saturday In September
Enjoy your day – choose one or two fun things to celebrate tomorrow! God bless —
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