....before I get ready to leave for Bible study. A few moments ago the sun was beating me in the face but now is hidden behind the clouds. We had a good soaking rain yesterday with little fanfare (i.e. lightning) which is good for knocking down the fires in the area. It has been a week or so since our plans were affected by smoke and for this I rejoice! Now, what I don't like is the low temps overnight as it takes too long, for my tastes, to warm the day. Speaking as a pool enjoyer, and not as a laborer in the heat.
Judy A. called me yesterday to let me know we do indeed have Bible study today at Victory as there was some question on Sunday as to whether or not we would. Pastor and Anne were gone to MN for a family wedding, plus other activities taking away time in June, there had been no classes. There are few offered between the two churches and I am so hungry for study. My plans had been to attend a Bible Information Class being offered on Tuesday at GS but it seems the couple going through it needs additional time as they deal with other things besides becoming familiar with the Word. It is best if they study with Pastor alone. Certainly I get that but I was looking forward to the class. Of course, I can study and read on my own but it's simply not the same without the group or at least, a leader.
Rita, from Victory, came over to meet me for lunch and to see my place on Wednesday. She had told me about the delicious coconut cake at Hurricane's so we went up to Fleming Island to enjoy a slice. First, in good order, we had regular food first, and then the cake. I had a slider burger, bringing the second one home with me, and I must say, it was quite delicious. Almost like a hand-pattied burger with a grilled bun. It won't reheat that way but my mouth waters in anticipation of the second sandwich. Half the yummy cake came home with me too and made a lovely breakfast morsel for me today. It had fruit, cake, and yes, coconut on it and was moist beyond belief. Justin wanted me to try the Parmesan fries but I only took the ones that came with my meal so he thinks we have to go again some day so I can try the garlicky/cheesy fries.
After lunch we came back home, changed clothes, and got into the pool, as it was sprinkling ever so lightly. The rain did not last, but the sun played peek-a-boo with us as we bobbed in the water. Another lady, a guest from the hotel, was in there with us, hoping to get some sun but eventually she gave up and went inside. We had the pool pretty much to ourselves. After a point Rita and I got out to sit at the table to talk, but when the wind threatened to lift the table off the ground, I closed the umbrella and we came upstairs. No sooner did we get indoors did the heavens open and the wind threw huge rain drops against the doors as we sat in the river room. Amazingly the time had flown by and it was time for Rita to head for home, in the pouring rain, and I readied myself for dinner with Judy C. Good thing I ate lightly for lunch!
Wow, can you believe it is already going to be July tomorrow! Where did that month get to? Next week the young people will be here to stay which means I must stock up on those grocery and snack items needed to make my houseguests feel welcome. My sister, Lynn, suggested bagels would make a good, solid breakfast, as toast, cereal, and even some frozen waffles or pancakes would also be tasty. I also meant to look into frozen breakfast entrees which I saw coupons for in my mom’s newspaper when I was in WI. Might have been Jimmy Dean or something like that. Since I am not a breakfast eater (at home) person, eating much later in the morning than first thing, I am a bit rusty when it comes to feeding young people in the a.m. It will come back to me, have no fear.
Brent was able to sit in with us for Bible study today since he had sufficient coverage in the preschool classroom. It was nice to have him and at the conclusion, he announced that Kristin and he have accepted the Call to W. Palm Beach to serve as Staff Minister there. This decision did not surprise me as I suspected he was leaning this direction. Someone told me that he was friends with the pastor serving there and understood fairly well the circumstances of this congregation. He will be a blessing to that church, as he was to Victory. I gave him a hug and my best wishes for his new endeavor, reminding him how far back we go…1998! He came when Pete Prange came, and attended GS before Victory was established. Brent was there for Timmy’s funeral and at Justin’s confirmation. *sigh* Boy, will he be missed at Victory but also greatly appreciated at Hope Lutheran about 5 hours south of here. Lord’s blessings, Brent and Kristin!
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