Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (2)

[seajoy]

That probably made your Easter even better, seajoy!! Bet you're beaming all day now

I have been!

 

[synger]

Synger, how was your Easter? Did all go well with the family?

Yes, thank you. Brothers 1 and 2 didn't fight, or even talk much. Brothers 2 and 3 got along famously, and even talked politics Hunter, who is number 2, is more and more amazed at how similar he and his elder brother think about some things, now that they're talking about them. He used to think he was the outcast. Now brother 1 is, if anyone is)

The ham was huge, the broccoli salad was a hit, there was too much food, the autistic niece was fairly settled and I even got a few hugs and kisses from her through the evening, and I got most of a samurai sudoko started while folks talked.

We got home and our homeless friends are still here.. they've been here since Friday helping on the playset, but we're really feeling the stress of hosting so long. They're staying one more night.

Gem stayed at her grandma's for the evening, and both Hunter and I have tomorrow off, so we can start cleaning the house in preparation for her birthday party next weekend. Plus we're having lunch with Pastor and his wife tomorrow, which is something we're lookign forward to.

So as soon as I finish this (very strong) vodka and diet pepsi, I'm off to bed.

Hugs to all.

 

[DaRev]

Uh your going on a retreat barefoot?

Not entirely, but there will be times when the shoes get kicked off. Like our friend Jay often says, "shoes are evil!"

 

[DaRev]

and he had said it was in a barn -- STINKY feet coming soon!

It's not in a barn. It's in a converted farm house at a camp in Jersey. So, no stinky feet here.

 

[porterross]

But it's still in Jersey!

 

[porterross]

Yes, thank you. Brothers 1 and 2 didn't fight, or even talk much. Brothers 2 and 3 got along famously, and even talked politics Hunter, who is number 2, is more and more amazed at how similar he and his elder brother think about some things, now that they're talking about them. He used to think he was the outcast. Now brother 1 is, if anyone is)

The ham was huge, the broccoli salad was a hit, there was too much food, the autistic niece was fairly settled and I even got a few hugs and kisses from her through the evening, and I got most of a samurai sudoko started while folks talked.

We got home and our homeless friends are still here.. they've been here since Friday helping on the playset, but we're really feeling the stress of hosting so long. They're staying one more night.

Gem stayed at her grandma's for the evening, and both Hunter and I have tomorrow off, so we can start cleaning the house in preparation for her birthday party next weekend. Plus we're having lunch with Pastor and his wife tomorrow, which is something we're lookign forward to.

So as soon as I finish this (very strong) vodka and diet pepsi, I'm off to bed.

Hugs to all.

Sounds like a great day, Synger. I think we'll all sleep well tonight, as active as we all seemed to be.

 

[DaRev]

But it's still in Jersey!

But it's in the good part of Jersey... below the tree line.

Central and south New Jersey are actually very nice. It just costs astronomical to live there.

 

[Jim47]

I could see that my mother enjoyed it and everyone made them feel so welcome, like a homecoming. It couldn't have been much better.
They used to be so vital to the congregation when I was young. It's a shame that personalities and egos can be allowed to become so destructive to so many others as well as ourselves.

So happy to hear this and I hope they continue to go.

 

[seajoy]

Did someone here try sending me a PM just a few moments ago? My message thing is flashing up in the right hand corner, but I have no new message.

thanks

 

[C.F.W. Walther]

I had the same problem a few days ago after having it a week. I just deleted all my inobx messages. Actually just try deleting the messages one at a time and see if it goes away. If not then delete all inbox messages.

 

[seajoy]

I had the same problem a few days ago after having it a week. I just deleted all my inobx messages. Actually just try deleting the messages one at a time and see if it goes away. If not then delete all inbox messages.

Thanks Rad! I thought I was nuts...unfortunately, that could still be the problem!

 

[seajoy]

Your idea worked, Rad. I had to keep deleting until I hit the right one. Weird.

 

[WildStrawberry]

Wow it sounds like everyone had very blessed Easters!

Yesterday we, the congregation, received a surprise...our new pew Bibles and LSBs came in early and were dedicated yesterday! I'm so excited. We'll start using them next Sunday.

I also made a decision about a "position" I was offered in the Women's Guild. The president asked if I would be the new "Spiritual Life Coordinator" for the group. It's sort of a new position and, after praying about it, I feel that I'd enjoy serving in that way.

Mom was sick with a stomach bug this weekend so we'll be having Easter dinner on Friday when my Sister and her family come up. So looking forward to the ham.

Have a happy day everyone!

Kae

 

[seajoy]

I also made a decision about a "position" I was offered in the Women's Guild. The president asked if I would be the new "Spiritual Life Coordinator" for the group. It's sort of a new position and, after praying about it, I feel that I'd enjoy serving in that way.

Good for you, Kae! May God bless your new position at your church.

 

[porterross]

You go girl!

You'll be a wonderful blessing in your new position, Kae.

 

[WildStrawberry]

Thanks!!



I'm excited about it.

Kae

 

[dinkime]

hmmmmmm

if you were the book i needed to read for next tuesday, where would you be?

 

[LilLamb219]

hmmmmmm

if you were the book i needed to read for next tuesday, where would you be?

Under the bed?

 

[dinkime]

Under the bed?

it might be, lol

luckily it is a short book that i have read 2 times before (Night by Eli Wiesel), so it wont take long to read & refreah my memory!

 

[DaRev]

hmmmmmm

if you were the book i needed to read for next tuesday, where would you be?

On a shelf?