Nearly 12 hours later and I finally sit down to finish my posting of the day! My tummy is stuffed after having dinner with Martie at Longhorn, chicken tenders and a sweet potato. It was the potato which filled me up. Leftovers stacked in the fridge so no worries about dry bread and water this weekend if it rains. If it does not rain, the cabana will feed me. It seems that there must have been quite a storm while I was in Argyle because the streets were wet and my neighbor's car cover was blown off, while parked under the garage/car port! It was all clear now though I believe it did lightning in the distance since getting home. There are several boats bobbing outside the basin, likely shrimping, so it must be okay weather wise.
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Notice I am using green colored font tonight? That's because the Packer game is on TV! At the end of the first quarter, the score is Indianapolis 10, Packers 7---is that your number? Martie searched through her book collection, which rivals Linda J.'s, and managed to locate a book she had borrowed a couple years ago, which actually belongs to Linda! At long last, it's back in my hands, and I still haven't read it! The author is Max Lucado and the title is "Every Day Deserves a Chance". Now that I think about it, I never did ask Martie how she liked it....
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Today after Bible class where we concluded our study of the Kingdom of God, I pitched in to collate and fold the service folder for Sunday. I had pretty much decided to worship at Good Shepherd this week but now after seeing the Order of Service and the hymns, I want to go to Victory. Now what? They are singing many of my favorites including "Come, Oh Come Let Us Sing to the Lord" and the Te Deum "You Are God, We Praise You", a psalm based upon "Not Unto Us" as well as the hymn with the same title, and ending with "Lift High the Cross". There is no Bible study at my church this week because of Sunday school Open House so if I went to Victory I could study more of Galations...hhmmmmm.....
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When I got home again, I came upstairs and made myself a sandwich for lunch, getting right to work on the church newsletter. Pastor had called me when I was in class so I returned his call, answering his question regarding how many people he should expect for Monday's Bible Study. It will be wonderful to resume that class again, with our subject matter this time being "What in the World is Going On?", which will look at various 'world views' which can undermine our beliefs, such as 'spirituality' vs. being religious. Sounds interesting to me. I made a few phone calls to make sure all the regulars were on board to attend class, and tonight, I warned the Longhorn staff that we are coming back on Monday, as usual! Anyway, the newsletter is nearly ready to go out with the balance of the information arriving this evening in my e-mail. Perhaps tomorrow morning I can finish it up, before water aerobics. Yes, we have class tomorrow as it was postponed from today. I hope the weather holds, and that the rain did not cool the water too much. You big baby!
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At the appointed time I started watching my radio program but had numerous phone calls and text messages coming in and things to be handled, which prevented me watching the entire program. Justin had asked me to download, or actually upload, the program today for him, writing all the directions and motions on my service folder from last week. But, it turned his friend, Grove, has Internet in his car so did not need me to do it. That's good because #1, I forgot about it, and #2, I am not sure I could figure it out! Yikes!
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Last evening Justin and I had dinner together at Carrabba's, but first he came here to shower and regroup after work. He asked me if I wanted to sniff him, like I used to say to him when he was a kid. My former employee and dear friend, Jim Hattaway, when he heard me say that, said, "I love it when girls say that to me...." Justin reminded me of this story, and made me smile! Didn't need to sniff 'im, though, because his sweaty garments gave him away. At first we decided on La Napolera but I was so hungry for Carrabba's, which was great not only due to the delicious food, but we saw an 'old' friend there. A young lady came in, right in my line of vision to the foyer area, and I told Justin, "I think Shannon just came in..." He spun around in his seat, and asked, "Grumble Muffin???" and I said yes. At the same time the man with her asked if she knew me because he saw me looking intently in their direction. She stood up just as Justin called out, "Grumble Muffin!!" so she came into the dining area to hug and visit. She looked so darn cute, and was taking her daddy out for dinner. She used to hang out with my niece, Alayna, when she summered with us so must be about 21 or so now. Justin and she exchanged phone numbers and Facebook information which is fantastic. Shannon is the daughter of my friend, Christine, who is now selling real estate with Joanne! Small world!
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The entire first part of yesterday was spent at church, starting first with the funeral service for Kristi's mom, Jane, followed by the luncheon. Several of us ladies stayed a long time after the luncheon and clean up, hashing some things over. We did not have to tear down the tables and chairs since we will use the same ones for the funeral luncheon on Saturday. Suffice it to say, I really love my Christian sisters. And I really feel like I need to talk with Judy Rusert, since I mentioned her more than once yesterday....
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Wow, what a game this has been so far! I hope Martie can sleep tonight, as she had a terrible night on Wednesday. She finally dozed off at 5:00 a.m., so a good night's sleep is much needed. She wears a sleep mask and an appliance in her mouth to prevent grinding (a pretty sight!, no wonder she does not want to sleep over here!), she finally yanked everything off and tried sleeping the old fashioned way, giving her a couple hours of early morning rest. The rest of her day was spent shopping with her hubby and then dinner with me. Poor girl! This subject came up when I said I would be up late tonight watching the Packer game, which could be after 11:00 pm and she sort of teased me that this is not late!! Generally I go to bed around this time and if I fall asleep, no sweat, but when it's a game, I have to stay awake and attentive!
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Tomorrow I am going to wash my sheets and vacuum my floor in the bedroom, as I am tracking junk from the floor into my bed! Yech! Too many crumbs on the floor plus other stuff and this princess is very fussy about having cruddlies in my bed. My sheets have to be nice and smooth too, which you would think should keep me from eating in bed---but does not! I forgot to mention that Tuesday late afternoon I got an e-mail from my friend, Stephanie's daughter, Erica, from Victory, inviting me to go play trivia with them at Johnny Angels. Sadly, I had to decline because of attending Bible study but really want to be able to go. Justin was asking me last night where they play, as he plays at a couple places during the week, too. When I told him, he made a face and said, "That's almost to Beach Blvd.!" So? I said I would take 9-A and exit on Beach...and he said, "No, I don't want you on Beach Blvd. at night..." Excuse me? Instead, he gave me different directions to use to get to this place, should I ever get to go and play. Now, I am curious as to what is going on on Beach Blvd. at night......!
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