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No longer on the river and, again, an empty nester. Back to living on Fleming Island and making some more friends!

Monday, March 19, 2012

What a gorgeous day!

As the temperatures reach for the mid-80's, the days get better and better. It is nearly time for me to switch out the 'winter' wreath for the summer one, or more seasonal one, of sun flowers. It seems to me that we had a very short winter and for this, I am grateful!


This morning the three of us attended Bible study, which had Michael for the leader. Pastor was busy getting his sermon ready for Wednesday night and getting stuff ready for Michael to use at Keystone Heights. Joseph had many questions left over from last week, for some reason, so before today's lesson began, Michael had to field inquisitions from Joseph. He was puzzled about the 'suggestion' of double election and since Mike wasn't the leader last week, was at a bit of a loss. I offered something one of my former pastors had taught which was: "If you wake up in heaven, it's Gods fault; if you wake up in hell, it's your fault." This seemed to satisfy his question and he said he was going to use that. I told Joseph to go right ahead. 


We had a full table for lunch at Longhorn, with 11 of us, since Judy C. had her grandkids along, out on spring break. Linda treated Justin and me, and shared an order of stuffed mushrooms with Justin. Yech! After lunch we went to Publix so he could get what he needed to make our special dinner, Pad Thai. At first, he was going to go to the Loch Rane store because "I just got you ladies loaded in the car" but I told him we can go to the Argyle store since it's no big deal for me to get in and out. Linda needs to walk some in order to work her knee, especially after sitting in Bible study and in the restaurant.


Justin took off with his plastic basket (which only men use, normally) while Linda used the shopping cart. I found a package of my favorite coconut eggs so snapped those up. Later, as Justin and I came through the bakery, I saw they finally had the cross buns available, new since I was there on Wednesday evening. Yay! Normally they are hot cross buns, but were no longer, of course!!!
                         Hot Cross Buns                    

Justin dropped Linda and me off at the door because he had to go to the bank to make a deposit, and so he carried up the groceries when he came home. Linda and I watched a podcast radio show and then switched to the TV for Roku viewing. She dozed a bit in the chair which is her usual rest time. Linda wakes up very early, like around 5:00 or so which makes a nap necessary midday. I like to tell her she does more before sun rise than I do all week long!


I was freezing so suggested we go sit on the sundeck for a bit. I warmed up and Linda enjoyed some hot weather. As we sat there, I saw my neighbor arrive home on a gurney. I was not even aware that MamMa had been in the hospital, and now she was coming home. As the weather improves, I will see more and more of my neighbors and catch up on their news!