Friday morning, Joe and I both had fasting labs (and we see our doctor this morning for the results). I had brunch with my lunch-bunch girlfriends at Keke's. Keke's is a high-end breakfast/lunch restaurant that (I think) is way over-priced but we had a great time catching up with each other. My dear friends have all been through some tough hardships in their lives. One lost her husband to suicide; one has Parkinson's disease; one just had colon cancer surgery a few months ago; one had a liver transplant and survived throat cancer; one of them just lost her mom and a few months ago lost her mother-in-law. We shed tears with each other and we celebrate love and kids and grandkids. We have been friends for at least 15 years. God is good.
My breakfast was a Southwest omelet with the trimmings.
Me against the wall, Shirley in front of me,
Heather across from me and Cindee across from Shirley
It is fun to go to the mailbox this time of year! It is usually full of advertisements and junk mail, but we get at least three cards a day and I love displaying them on the Merry Mail ribbons!
Saturday morning we got up early enough to go to the Clubhouse for breakfast. They serve breakfast on Saturday mornings from 7:00 - 9:00. For $5.00 I had a much better breakfast than the one pictured above that cost (with tip) $18.00. Seriously! Sorry, I didn't take a photo but we did sit with five people we hadn't met before and had fun talking with them as we enjoyed breakfast.
Yesterday we went to church and are feeling so comfortable there! The people are so friendly and two even said they missed us last week! Wow! (We went to Helen's church for the Christmas Cantata last week.) One of the women told me that the women's Bible study is starting soon and the book is for sale in the church's library. She took me there and introduced me to the woman selling the books. I'm not sure I'll be able to make the Bible study but it is a great devotional and my current devotional will end at the end of the year so I bought one of these.
After church, Joe and I went to Bealls (a Florida department store) because I got birthday money and had two coupons to use for some sneakers. I actually found a pair of black ones in the men's shoe department (they don't carry my size in women's shoes). With $20 off and a 25% sale they only cost me $42.00!! Score! I'll have to take a picture to share but they are off my feet right now.
After our appointments today, we have to pick up Helen and take her to her doctor for a 1:00 appointment. Hoping our doctor isn't running late (not usually). Joe and I go in together so the visits usually go fast.
We don't' have a busy week. The farm (Joe's client) on Wednesday and we both have haircuts on Thursday. I need to do some cookie baking and candy making. I also need to clean the house! Saturday is the HOA's Christmas Pot-luck at the Clubhouse. I'm taking my usual Jiffy corn casserole and something sweet to share.
How was your weekend? Thanks for your visit!!
Peace & hugs!! God bless!!
You have been very busy. Where do you get all your energy from? Can you send me some?
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Fun with friends is the best! Glad you found some tennis shoes for work. Having the time off from work gives you time to do the things at home that you need to so it is a good thing. Hope the report from your doctor is a good one for both of you.
ReplyDeleteYour breakfast sounds yummy but not for $18. lol
ReplyDeleteI hope your Dr appointments went well.
Yay on getting new sneakers at a great price.
Have a great day!
I am heading to breakfast with some girl friends this morning but we go to a neighborhood restaurant that is good and inexpensive. Lots of the local farmers go there to start their days along with some retired men that have their own table.lol
ReplyDeleteMorning!
ReplyDeleteYour visit with friends is wonderful.
How nice you have a group of women to share life...good and bad...with.
Have a great week!
And those fasting labs are something, right??!!
Oh, have I got a recipe for you! It's chicken corn casserole and it is so good! Not on my very low carb diet right now, but I just love it. Will email it to you.
ReplyDeleteWe have fresh snow. About 2 inches. It's pretty, but I only want a nice dusting for Christmas and then I don't want it to snow until I get back from my Florida trip.
Got it and thanks!! Sounds delicious!
DeleteMy GLOW group will sometimes splurge and go somewhere "high-end" but not often. Several are widows and watch their finances closely. One of the ladies also lost her husband to suicide, it was devastating for her. That was an awesome buy on the shoes, I love it when that happens!!
ReplyDeleteFun shop trip! Yay, you found some shoes.
ReplyDeleteOh how I hope all 3 of you had GOOD results from your doctors! Every once in a while it's fun to visit a 'high-end' spot … but I'd expect the presentation and flavor to be top-shelf, too. Well, at least yours was good company! I'm going over to Google your new devotional; my old one is dear, but is becoming quite tired.
ReplyDeleteWow, Terri, another busy weekend, that's for sure! So nice to have a close group of friends that you can share with so candidly. That's a blessing, but I know you already know that. Let us know, too, what you think of the new devotional. I'm always looking for a really inspiring one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I'm glad you have a break from work to catch your breath when life is so busy. Hope the blood results came back ok.
ReplyDeletePrefer shopping in the men's shoe department because white leather athletic shoes are actually white - not color-block or accented with pink or aqua.
ReplyDeleteSo are you at the new church you were wanting to try? Hope so - always glad when people even NOTICE you've missed.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh - so much life lived in your circle of friends - life lived & lost. So glad you all have each other.
Good luck with your "studies" :) Enjoy your time off!
Yes, Covenant Presbyterian. The best part is that Joe really loves it too!
DeleteI haven't made it into a Bealls since we arrived in Florida. There's not one real close to us. I need to go check them out!
ReplyDeleteYes, you do!! It is our favorite place to shop for clothes, shoes, purses, home goods....
DeleteI love that you had time with your good friends. Sharing tears and laughter with those who have known us for a long time is really, really special.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE that you are feeling so at home at your new church!!!!
I do enjoy getting the mail these days. It amazes me that people still send me Christmas cards. It's been over seven years since I sent out my annual picture and letter. I used to send over 100!! I guess I figure that if anyone wants to know how we're doing they can just read my blog, haha!