Yay, Terri's back!

This morning Justin and I were going over to church to get the Fellowship Hall set up for Gretchen's birthday celebration tomorrow. Justin was providing muscle and ability to relocating some items to the classroom building before putting up tables and hauling chairs for the banquet. Before we went over we stopped to have breakfast at Metro Diner, my second day in a row. He ordered the chicken biscuit in order to help me with my meal. Even so, I still have stuff to take home me. 

We got over to church at the same time Judy arrived, all of us arriving earlier than planned. Justin helped to set up the tables and carry chairs, which I simply cannot do. Also hauled stuff to the middle classroom to free up floor space in the Fellowship Hall. Judy directed us on the table placement and set up and we made quick work of it. But, boy, were we hot! It was only 69 degrees above zero outside but quite humid. Thankful for the breeze to keep the air moving. 

Mike 'n Mike were busy in the kitchen getting the meat ready for tomorrow's lunch. Mike C. was sauteing the roasts and making a wine reduction. Justin said he could smell the wine outside! Good stuff coming our way! Terri and her crew were doing the decorations so Justin and I took care of was getting the tables in place and chairs situated. Judy was making tea and lemonade for the guests so was staying but we left, as Justin had plans with his friends for the afternoon.

I rested in the afternoon at my desk, my chair a blessing for my back. Most of the church newsletter is written and ready to go but for submissions from the preschool and regarding upcoming Bible studies. I was content, planning to have the rest of the day in and around the house. That it, until Terri called! She and her sister, Kim, and husband, Mike, had driven to JAX from Lake Lure where they vacationed. The two ladies had worked on centerpieces for the tables for Gretchen's party and went to church to dress the tables with the help of OJ and another sister, Gayle. After that was done, it was off to dinner at Sam's St. John Seafood. Michael and Judy rounded out our group, minus Gayle, who had to head for home.

Terri, me, Kim T., Michael, Judy, Mike T., and OJ at Sam's St. Johns Seafood