We had our church small group get-together last night and I am so thankful for new friends from our new church. It's not so new anymore, I guess, but it hasn't been a year yet. We feel so blessed and it feels like we have known these people for years.
We were going up to our son & DIL's this weekend but they are both sick. We texted back and forth last night and finally decided we don't need their colds and they sure don't need us there when they don't feel good. We are sad about it because Joey leaves for the Middle East again in another week and we won't see him for nearly a year. Happy and thankful that we were up there in October.
The whole weekend is ahead now, with nothing planned so I need to be thankful for that. I can get a couple of gifts mailed off and get our Christmas cards done. We are having company over the next two weeks, so I can get some much-needed cleaning started too. We still hate missing a chance to see Joey and Darlene.
I am thankful for each of you!! Thanks for your visits and comments!!
Peace & hugs!! God bless!!
Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI know you are sad to miss seeing your son before he leaves but I think you made the right decision. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI know you are sad about not being able to see Joey and Darlene, Terri. Will pray for them to get well, and for Joey's deployment to be a safe one. Hope you can enjoy the weekend anyway.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, my friend!
It's so wonderful to be a part of a church family. I know I love our group. So sorry you don't get to see your son again before he deploys.
ReplyDeleteHi, I like your 2019 word of gratitude, I see we have things in common including starting our blogs in 2007, and being conservative. I tried to follow your blog but it says I am not allowed to; first time I've seen that message.
ReplyDeleteenjoy the little bit of no-schedule while you can :)
ReplyDeleteLove you've been at your church for some time now!!
I'm so glad that you and Joe have been embraced and welcomed into a new church. I have a friend who moved to eastern PA almost 6 years ago, and they have yet to find a welcoming church. The Body of Christ, should always welcome and embrace others!!
ReplyDeleteOh, bummer that you can't see your son before he heads out. Praying he will be safe on this deployment.
Enjoy your unplanned weekend!!
Still nice to have a quiet weekend though I am sure you will miss them.. On an aside, I was just surfing along on a website and up popped an ad to your community... Looks lovely!! But scary stuff how they track you.. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you and Joe have been enveloped in the (new) church's love! I think you made the right decision to stay home. Who knows? Perhaps Joey will surprise y'all with a 'quick-like' visit.
ReplyDeleteThat would be nice but he leaves on the 15th and we are five hours away.
DeleteI'm sorry you can't make it to Joey and Darlene, but I think you are wise with Joe recuperating and your surgery coming up in the new year. So glad you were there earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteThat's what we all thought even though it breaks my heart.
DeleteMay the Lord bless Joey and Darlene as he leaves for the Middle East. I'll keep him in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the prayers!!
DeleteThat's too bad you don't get to see your son again. I hope he feels better before he has to leave. I love your new blog header! That's gorgeous!
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