LWMS Convention

Today I was able to enjoy water exercise class with the group since we did not have Bible study at Victory. People were not expecting me to be there and met some new people today which was nice. Glad that we could get together. 

It was fun to sit out afterward with the ladies and visit while we dripped dry. My new neighbors were out there, unfamiliar with the routine surrounding the pool and its rules. The mom sent the kids out to the cabana to order meals from inside the dining room via Marlena but she was reluctant to do so without the mom being there. I can't say I blame Marlena in case the mom didn't know the kids were doing so. I guess they got it all straightened out and lunches were ordered. Would have been simpler for the mama to order pizza for delivery. It's interesting having little kids in the building, there haven't been any since Travis and Jessica moved out. They are St. Johns kids so I expect great things from them!

This evening I am watching the opening service of the LWMS Convention taking place in Rapid City, SD. Judy C. is attending from our church, and Nancy M. from Victory is there with a former member of Victory. Emily and her family relocated to SC and now attend church with Judy's daughter and her family. Judy had called to reserve when rooms were made available but the host hotel was full almost immediately. She ended up getting a room off-site, so was concerned about transportation and such for her excursions and the convention events. 

It turned out that I was chatting with Emily a week or so ago, she asking me if knew the person who had been assigned to her daughter as a roommate at MLC. She says I know so many people but didn't know this young lady from Fond du Lac. Anyway, Emily mentioned they had room for one more in their room in the host hotel so I told Judy about it. She accepted the offer and will room with Emily, Nancy M. and another friend of Emily's. I am glad that worked out for Judy, though she will be sharing a bed with a stranger. Saving a bunch of money and aggravation in the process, though. 

So as I was watching the service on-line this evening I saw Judy and Nancy as they were walking down the aisle for the Lord's Supper, plus I saw Joyce R. from First German. I knew she was going to the Convention because she told me about her plans when I was in WI. Pretty cool to be able to pick people out of this crowd of about 1700. I plan to follow the rest of the convention if possible and see who else I can pick out! Saving the airfare and all that, watching from the comfort of my home!