Ash Wednesday

Oh my goodness, was it a cold start to our day today! We hovered near freezing this a.m. and only got to the low 50's for the high. While I was snuggled yet under my warm blankets and with my heat pad, I received word that four students from Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School would indeed be coming this summer to help our church with Vacation Bible School. Two boys and two girls this time, and yes, the girls will get the guest bedroom. The two guys will end up in the living room, or perhaps, even in the dining room, though neither area affords much privacy. That is a situation they accept when coming here. More pluses than minuses, I guess.

Terri T. and I met for lunch this afternoon at Pengree's. Man, it was busy there! We had to wait a bit for a table to open up, but it was well worth it. I so love their country fried steak, bringing half home with me. I was lucky to get the very last dinner roll. Good thing we didn't want any dessert because that always goes fast from this place, known for their humingbird cake. Not a fan!

Tomorrow would be the anniversary of Timmy's baptism and this arrangement was in the chancel on Sunday. I brought it home tonight after church and decided to keep it here rather take it to the cemetery. It really brightens up the room! 

My primary mission today was making a batch of beef vegetable soup to take to church tonight for our Ash Wednesday Soup and Sandwich Supper. Janet B. made toasted cheese sandwiches and several of us brought the soups. We started out with four kettles and had about 20 people. After most had finished eating, two more soups arrived. Talk about a good variety! We were hoping for a better turnout for the supper and for our special worship. Worship had about 30 people which is not bad for midweek service. Let's hope that continues for the next 5 weeks.