A good friend day!

Only a few moments ago I signed off from my regular chat with Linda J. during our viewing of "The Five". She reported having to get out the hat, gloves, and winter wear, as I informed her of my plans to stay in tonight due to nasty weather. Too icky to go outside! 

The temperature here is in the low 60's and the weather drizzly, grey, and has much gloominess to it. Yech! This would normally be my night to go over to The Club for my "Kim Burgers" and onion straws, and play Trivia with Kathy, but decided leftover soup in a warm house would be better. I think I'm sick!!!

After several months of 'radio silence' I finally heard from my friend, Martie. Last time I communicated with her was via a text message when Mom and Lynn were here, mid-August. She had wanted to get together for dinner, and that day has at last come, tomorrow night! I hope it's not snowing....Wonder if we will recognize each other?!

Today I went to Middleburg to meet Amber for Bible history class. We did a brief review of last week's lessons as she has retention problems due to her stroke of a year ago. She did recall the "brother's keeper" portion of the lesson which was good news! Amber had also caught up her worksheet so went over that as well. 

Today we studied the Flood and touched on the Tower of Babel. Next week we will cover that story better and then on to Abram! I presented her with one of the two gas gift cards which were presented to me from a friend at Victory. She was so happy, she gave me a hug!
                                               
Since I was in the neighborhood, I told my friend, Jacquie, I was going to do a "pop by" as referenced on "Seinfeld". She called ahead to the gate and let the guard know I was coming, and I managed to drive right up the door! Such a lovely home Mark and she have...a spacious town home. A special treat happened while I was there---a pair of deer came out of the woods to feast on some grass. Just for me! She said they usually come out at breakfast time and at dusk, but not today! What a nice surprise that was!

My friend, Stephanie, has invited me to sit at her table for the Ladies' Advent Service at Victory. I accepted! Her mom is coming back from WI with her, and last night, Stephanie offered to swing up to Manty and bring my mom back with her as well. Neither mom wants to endure the long winter ahead of them. We get over our doldrums here, but WI takes awhile. 

This evening was spent with Justin, after he got home from work. He had made a kettle of beer cheese soup for our dinner last night (oh my goodness---delicious!) which we had for dinner again tonight. Justin also made a batch of home fries in the oven which were quite delicious. 
                      
He mentioned getting the deep fryer out of the pantry and pressing it into service, after having had some fries while tailgating last Thursday night. Not sure he will do it, but what a treat that will be. We haven't used it as a deep fryer since later 2003. Hot soup and Justin are also good friends to have on a nasty night!