It was a nice weekend, just past!!
I was invited to dinner at Mike and Mary Ellen's house on Friday evening. We have been friends for over 25 years. They were part of a dinner group from my old church, Resurrection Catholic, and we three are the only ones still around town. You might remember that they were at my house for Easter this year. I cropped them out of the Easter photo since I didn't take any pictures Friday...
They have been spending lots of time in Pennsylvania. It's been a tough couple of years with their parents (all in their 90s) passing away and/or needing extra care. They left again after Easter and are just back in the last two weeks. They are blessed to be able to "work from home" while they travel.
On Saturday, I found myself back in my old neighborhood for my former neighbor's 70th birthday party. Bob and Ginny were our neighbors for 21 years before we moved to Mas Verde. They have lots of family in Lakeland and close by so it's nice that they include me as part of the family.
There was lots of good food. I made pasta salad to contribute to the feast. I don't have a picture of the birthday cake, but it was well done by Publix!
The friends I have who also knew Joe make my heart feel hugged. New friends who didn't know Joe are wonderful, but those who also knew my Joe are extra special to me (that includes Mike and Mary Ellen).
I went to church yesterday. Did the laundry when I got home and did little else. Should have done some cleaning, but I didn't. There isn't much going on this week, so I will get some cleaning done, after work, here and there! LOL
This was our pool (and our cat, Onyx), and you can see Bob and Ginny's house next door (tan)...
I went to church yesterday. Did the laundry when I got home and did little else. Should have done some cleaning, but I didn't. There isn't much going on this week, so I will get some cleaning done, after work, here and there! LOL
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you a blessed week ahead!
Peace and Hugs!
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
Happy post with good people and good memories! Glad you had a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteAll that food looks so good. I do like cold cuts. We 'noshed' on cold sandwiches last night. It's fun to do that from time-to-time.
ReplyDeleteI understand how having friends that knew Joe must be especially heartwarming. Keeps the loving memories alive because they were there too. That's so precious.
The pool looks inviting. I wanna be there too. lol
Hope your week is easy and the dust is causing havoc with the sinuses. 💙
Friends are a wonderful thing. I'm so glad you got to spend time with friends this weekend. The food looks delicious and the pool looks refreshing. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful celebrations with friends! I agree spending time with people who knew our loved ones who are no longer with us really does a body good. Hope you have a nice week Terri!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you share many friendships with other caring folks, Terri. I always enjoy your Monday recaps. May your week ahead be blessed, too!
ReplyDeleteOld friends are the best friends often, as they travel life's challenges with you...
ReplyDeleteYes, I understand your thoughts about the friends who knew Joe. I am grateful I am in that group. You have made rich friendships over the years.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - you have a WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL group of people and friends there. I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet weekend! The gift of good friends is sure precious.
ReplyDeleteThose pool areas are beautiful -- nothing like we had in Arizona -- but I'm happy not to have to maintain one any longer.
It sounds like you had a very nice weekend. Nothing better than good food with good people. That pool looks very inviting too! I hope the week ahead is a good one for you! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fun time with friends!! I've always thought it would be cool to have a pool right outside my back door!
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