Mon.-Sleet. Snow. Ground is covered. Roads are slick. We're tired from our trip. Made some toffee and chicken corn noodle soup. Did some wash. Caught up on blog. Cleaned desk and bedroom. Guys working around here.
Tues.-Big event of today-Writing up Mom and Dad's Courtship story on this blog and then copying it to face book. Lane too slick for Susan to go to drama. Ice everywhere. She went to the gym this eve. when Phil went to the board meeting. Michael went over to Chace's to study with the use of faster internet service. Philip and I had a nice talk and then went our separate ways and hit the sack early.
Wed.-Fri.-Busy days of running errands, staying at home, catching up with friends, being with Judy, hearing Naomi's wildly embarrassing Shady Maple Christmas story (Hint-the man behind her was not her husband (as she thought)), etc. Went to Peebles on Friday and found all kinds of nice clothes for the little guy on sale. I was surprised at the check out that after I made a donation to a charity, I received 30% off all my purchases which far exceeded what I had given. Phil picked up a big copper kettle with a stirrer beyond Roanoke. He's pleased. Michael flew over Smith Mountain Lake and has some beautiful pictures to prove it.
Sat.-Cleaning house. Getting ready for Alli's shower tomorrow. Seeing Dennis with hopes he can help me with injury from Davi knocking me over a few months ago. Pain keeps me awake at night and meds give me vertigo. Susan seeing him this morning and then heading to drama practice all afternoon. Julie with her. Michael studying all day. Dave Plank here this morning for a short visit. He appreciated the big wooden stirrer. Phil working around farm. Freeman busy with a to-do list in prep for party. Philip working on his property.
Several statements I put on face book this week that I want to remember.
"Entitlement and gratitude cannot co-exist. If we think we deserve more, we will not be grateful for what's already been given."
"Sometimes, the only 'cure' for injustice is forgiveness. If we spend our energies looking for vindication for an injustice done against us, we will have no energy to enjoy the freedom's of life-love, laughter, friendships, and the pursuit of God. Instead, let us entrust ourselves to Him who judges justly, yank up the root of bitterness that defiles many, and look to Jesus who used the injustices done against Him as a way to lay down His life for us."
Sunday-Great morning. Pastor Bill spoke on sex and money and four people got saved. Came to Alli's from church with Amy H. We packed the back of her vehicle with chairs. Sandridges brought more chairs. Had a nice baby shower for Alli. It was good to see the Streams again. Played lots of games. Alli got beautiful gifts. The decorations and food were wonderful and the love was out of this world. The guys came here. They dropped their wives off and some of them brought their children and they had a great time visiting in our house, watching The Three Stooges, and eating hot dogs, baked beans, sauerkraut, chips, cookies, ice cream, cole slaw, and mac salad, not necessarily in that order. Took me awhile to calm down and sleep. Love and prayers for M and S tonight.
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