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The title doesn't mean the ladies were backing up. Ms. Sunny, Ms. Deb, Ms. Donna, and I headed to PA representing Green Valley Baptist for our Mid-Atlantic Regional Ladies Retreat. We always have a good time fellowshipping with one another. We had a good trip up. Heard an excellent speaker who could also sing - talk about talents! Then after a short snack time, we are used to going to the gym for volleyball, hanging out, etc. It's our tradition! Well, the gym was empty. Couldn't believe these folks were going to bed. We shared the camp with some young people who were also in bed. It was very bizarre; however, it didn't stop our tradition. We found the tea room (sponsored by District Heights) and had some tea and cookies. We closed the place around 12:30 AM. Still not ready for bed. Since I can't walk very far, I 
use a scooter for longer distances. (Several of the young people and young at heart at church have ridden my scooter - at camp, the hospital, and other various places.) I was riding the scooter around the camp and decided to give scooter lessons to my friends so they could experience the thrill. I've actually "burned" rubber on it a few times. I sat in one of the swings, watched, and laughed as they took turns. Ms. Donna was determined to burn rubber which she did. Then Ms. Sunny took a turn. Ms. Deb didn't want to drive last night, but rode double with Ms. Donna driving. You could hear their laughter echo through the trees. Then Ms. Sunny drove and Ms. Donna rode doubles. All rides - even the backwards ones - were done at "bunny" speed vs "turtle" speed. "Bunny" speed is the most fun. We all laughed and had a great time! Today, another speak spoke about the strongholds in our lives - things that effect the way we live. It was a very emotional time for me. It still is even now that I'm home. I want to do so much more for God. I love young people and wish my physical limitations didn't limit my participation in their activities. Pray for me...
The cabinets are here! We are so excited - the new kitchen is getting closer to reality. We just knew they would be delivered today. The driver called me at 5:30 PM and said we would get our cabinets today, but he was in Martinsburg, WV. The cabinets arrived around 8:45 PM. Driver was real nice. Just glad they are here.
Went to church tonight and heard from one of our missionaries - it was an uplifting time. Played for the congregation to sing - that was nice - I miss playing for the congregation sometimes, but I really like the praise worship team and the praise music; who knows what God might have in store - I might get to play with them someday? Then went to Wal-Mart and found a sweatshirt for this weekend - ladies retreat (could get a little chilly around the bonfire). Got a call today and our kitchen remodel has been moved up a week. It means I have to get busy and pack up the stuff in the cabinets. I thought I was going to have another week so have been working on other things. The cabinets are to be delivered by the freight company tomorrow. Exciting times...
We've been looking at new plates, etc. for some time. I had hoped to get red square plates, but I'm ahead of the times. I opted for Corelle's white square plates with two bamboo branches across part of the plate. The bowls are also square with a light green trim. Corelle is really lightweight and that's what I appreciate. God was blessing - we went to the Corelle Factory Outlet at the Prime Outlets in Hagerstown. Corelle was having a 20% off sale - sweet! John and I have never had new dishes. Did have a Wal-Mart Black Friday special set once ($14) - we used the glasses, but not the plates. Yes, you got glasses too. One and only time I ever ventured out on Black Friday. We are getting excited about the prospect of a new kitchen...
We had supper with Chris and his girls, Cliff, Julie, and my Mom. Chris and family just got back from Disney World yesterday. We heard lots of exciting details. I missed them so much. It was great to get together. Scott had to work. Abby & Steph wanted to ride with us to AC Moore. Chris and AJ went to pick up something for supper for Desiree. We met them at AC Moore. Abby wanted to come home with us so we had to play a little game to get her into her car seat. She was so sleepy. God has blessed us with a wonderful family and we really enjoy spending time with all of them. I got to see all my grandbabies this weekend - thank you God for making me a Nonni...
Some days I'm amazed at how awesome God is. Today was fabulous. We went to church and had a wonderful time in praise and worship. Pastor Mike brought an excellent message on growing in the Lord - keep it basic. After service, I got to hold Jack - what a thrill ! Jack is Dave's & Jill's son - Pastor Mike's & Ms. Deb's first grandchild. Then we had our church picnic this afternoon. It was great. We had a delicious potluck meal and then SMYDEK (our church youth group) had its meeting. We stayed for that and John Yoho - youth pastor - introduced Steve Tate (one of our new deacons) who gave his testimony. We also sang. I got to play with Sammy Semelsberger (the little one who had open heart surgery shortly after he was born). Sammy will be a year old in December. His parents are Mike and Joy. He also loves hanging out with his Aunt Starr. He has the cutest smile. After the picnic, we stopped by the Wilsons house to see the newest addition, Nathan Michael (he weighed in last Sunday morning - on his due date - at ~9 lbs 15 oz). Wes Wilson is our worship leader. I got time with 3 babies today - how awesome is that ! On the way home, we stopped by my Mom's house real quick to give Destiny her sunglasses - she had left them in our van. It was great to end a glorious day with lovin' from my grandbabies. Thank you, God...
We took Destiny, Jessica, and Katelyn to the fair this afternoon. We visited all the animals. Loved the newborn piglets - one was especially independent. Saw a brand new calf - still getting cleaned up from its Mommy. Ran into Cliff and Julie. Destiny has a way with horses. Everyone was going up to the gates to see the horses and all the horses were back in the stalls. As soon as Destiny walked up, the horses would come right up to the gate. (Destiny has horses and loves to ride.) Cliff said Destiny must be the horse whisperer. John and Katelyn rode one ride. We got something to eat and headed home. It was a wonderful day with our grandbabies...
use a scooter for longer distances. (Several of the young people and young at heart at church have ridden my scooter - at camp, the hospital, and other various places.) I was riding the scooter around the camp and decided to give scooter lessons to my friends so they could experience the thrill. I've actually "burned" rubber on it a few times. I sat in one of the swings, watched, and laughed as they took turns. Ms. Donna was determined to burn rubber which she did. Then Ms. Sunny took a turn. Ms. Deb didn't want to drive last night, but rode double with Ms. Donna driving. You could hear their laughter echo through the trees. Then Ms. Sunny drove and Ms. Donna rode doubles. All rides - even the backwards ones - were done at "bunny" speed vs "turtle" speed. "Bunny" speed is the most fun. We all laughed and had a great time! Today, another speak spoke about the strongholds in our lives - things that effect the way we live. It was a very emotional time for me. It still is even now that I'm home. I want to do so much more for God. I love young people and wish my physical limitations didn't limit my participation in their activities. Pray for me...
