On Bill's way home from work, he noticed only a couple of gas stations with gas. Those stations had long lines of people waiting to fuel up. He didn't see any stations with gas in our town of Brevard. He told me not to go anywhere unless it is necessary. They hope the fuel shortage will be alleviated by the weekend. We need to save our gas so Bill has enough to get back and forth to work--a one hour drive each way.
I guess the pansies I was going to buy today and the gallon of milk we need can wait until we need to go out for something else. It feels kind of weird, this is the first I can remember a fuel shortage. I think it is good for us, but if it keeps up indefinitely, people won't be able to get to work, and transporting goods will come to a halt. I'm glad that God is ultimately in control!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Idyllic Camping
UCMC--the church we are attending, went camping this weekend. The weather could not have been more perfect. It was cool enough that you could enjoy sitting around the fire, but warm enough that a light jacket could keep you warm in the evening and early morning.
We stayed in a cute little cabin--basic but clean. Wonder of wonders--the showers were relatively clean and private.
Backs rubs and foot rubs by Ada, paddle boating, fishing, canoeing, wading in the creek, and just a lot of shooting the breeze took place. A talent show provided us with fun evening entertainment. A "gorilla" suddenly appeared--much to the terror of some of the children. Even when the head piece was removed, and they saw Paul's smiling face, it didn't calm them down much. They begged him not to put it on again. "Henrietta"--a very tall midwife showed up, with her medical bag under her arm, inquiring if Cindy was around. Cindy was there--that day was her due date. In "her" real life he goes by Henry--(also Cindy's father).
We came home by way of a folk art festival. It was fun to see folk artisans at work--carvers, weavers, spinners, etc.
The mess of getting ready to go and coming home and unpacking is always the least favorite part of the whole experience, but it too must be done. I spent most of the morning putting things away and doing laundry. It was, however, well worth the effort.
We stayed in a cute little cabin--basic but clean. Wonder of wonders--the showers were relatively clean and private.
Backs rubs and foot rubs by Ada, paddle boating, fishing, canoeing, wading in the creek, and just a lot of shooting the breeze took place. A talent show provided us with fun evening entertainment. A "gorilla" suddenly appeared--much to the terror of some of the children. Even when the head piece was removed, and they saw Paul's smiling face, it didn't calm them down much. They begged him not to put it on again. "Henrietta"--a very tall midwife showed up, with her medical bag under her arm, inquiring if Cindy was around. Cindy was there--that day was her due date. In "her" real life he goes by Henry--(also Cindy's father).
We came home by way of a folk art festival. It was fun to see folk artisans at work--carvers, weavers, spinners, etc.
The mess of getting ready to go and coming home and unpacking is always the least favorite part of the whole experience, but it too must be done. I spent most of the morning putting things away and doing laundry. It was, however, well worth the effort.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
THINGS THAT MADE ME SMILE
I haven't posted in awhile. Nothing weighty enough to post. Let me give you a few things that made me smile the last while.
I had to smile when I invited a 79 year old lady for brunch. She is no ordinary 79 nine year old. Last Sunday in church she taught a ladies' SS class and in the evening gave her life story. She decided she could come for brunch because it had rained and it was to wet to mow her yard. That made me smile.:)
I was not smiling this morning when I discovered that two credit card bills that I was waiting to pay until the due date, (I like to pay online) were due yesterday. After breathing a prayer for mercy (I knew I deserved judgement)--I called and very sweetly asked if they could ignore any finance charges or late fees. They both assured me that if I paid today, everything would be okay. That made me smile.:) Thank you, Lord!!
Yesterday one of my neighbors came over and we had tea and a wonderful gab session. That made me smile.:)
My brother, Lowell, and his family came to visit us. Judy's parents--Sanford and Martha--were travelling with them. Other then that the visit was way too short, it was hard to improve on it. That made us all smile for a long time.:)
I had to smile when I invited a 79 year old lady for brunch. She is no ordinary 79 nine year old. Last Sunday in church she taught a ladies' SS class and in the evening gave her life story. She decided she could come for brunch because it had rained and it was to wet to mow her yard. That made me smile.:)
I was not smiling this morning when I discovered that two credit card bills that I was waiting to pay until the due date, (I like to pay online) were due yesterday. After breathing a prayer for mercy (I knew I deserved judgement)--I called and very sweetly asked if they could ignore any finance charges or late fees. They both assured me that if I paid today, everything would be okay. That made me smile.:) Thank you, Lord!!
Yesterday one of my neighbors came over and we had tea and a wonderful gab session. That made me smile.:)
My brother, Lowell, and his family came to visit us. Judy's parents--Sanford and Martha--were travelling with them. Other then that the visit was way too short, it was hard to improve on it. That made us all smile for a long time.:)
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