Although my mind and memories are still in Colonial Williamsburg, I am going to take time to post about the rest of my weekend after we got back. I did have to work on Friday morning, and it was a tricky transition. Also having issues with my new fridge so had to call Whirlpool to schedule service. THAT was an ordeal. But then I went over to Nate’s in the evening for cake and ice cream for Chrissy’s birthday. Seventeen! Oh, it’s hard to believe! Jen ordered a plainly-frosted cake and a kit to decorate it. Everyone got a little triangle to be creative. I was a little hesitant to try my hand(s) at that, so Autmn decorated mine in Red/White/Blue. Great job!
Jen, Chrissy, Autmn, Noah
Chris climbed up on the kitchen island and decorated her part, placed the candles, and we sang happy birthday. Piggy was uninterested in the whole process, despite the balloons. Ranger (dog) wanted to be in the middle of everything.
Chrissy on the island
Ranger
Saturday was the Ladies Spring Luncheon at Camp Christian, so I drove up there for the day. Kathy and our friend Lynn were in charge, and the programs were wonderful. Jesse Landis was the morning speaker, and her mother Chris is another friend from when we were all raising kids. Jesse had a great testimony and provided insight and information to being uniquely ourselves.
After a delicious lunch of chicken and biscuits, quiche, sausage links, fruit salad, potatoes, and strawberry cake we were entertained by a local ladies trio, Simply Grace. In addition to praise and worship songs they performed a few of the Andrews Sisters numbers. What fun! Blessed to be with like-minded people, praising and learning and laughing (and eating!).
Simply Grace
I left there and came back home, only to turn right around and go to Mary’s 60th birthday party at Persichetti’s in Jeannette. Pizza and salad and cupcakes. There were 16 of her closest friends and family (all ladies). Lots of stories and laughter and emotions in that little room. Happy birthday to my sweet, special friend! I wish you a life of blessings, happiness, and peace.
They organized the party.
Sunday morning Mary and I taught our Sunday School class, about listening for God’s voice — not in the wind, or hurricane, or earthquake, or fire, but in a quiet, still small voice. He whispers what he most wants us to hear. JJ & Max were both sick, but we borrowed Shanelle from the 2nd grade class, had Ben from our class, and also Silas as a visitor (he’s 3). Silas is the proud big brother of 2 day old Luke Daniel. Congrats to Silas and the parents/grandparents on this sweet new blessing.
Silas
After Sunday School the special teams went out into the community to perform service projects, like repairing deck boards, pulling weeds, buying supplies for local shelters, and singing for nursing home residents. There were two teams at the church, baking cookies for Meals on Wheels and writing encouragement notes to missionaries and shut-ins. We finished by meeting back at the church for pizza and salads. Looks like the day was a success!
Today would have been Stoney’s birthday – 87! Seems impossible. And today is also my friend Teresa Shanta’s birthday. Happy birthday, friend!!! We need to catch up soon!
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TOMORROW May 1st is:
Global Love Day; National Loyalty Day; May Day; Silver Star Service Banner Day; School Principals Day; Law Day; National Mother Goose Day; Melanoma Monday; National Chocolate Parfait Day; International Workers’ Day.
Love is good, and I’m very loyal. And of course it’s May Day! Celebrate and be happy. God bless…
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