Monday Musings...

 

My first Monday as a retired (again) woman!!

Today, my new refrigerator (no fancy stuff - but it should work and not leak on the floor) will be delivered between 8:15 and 11:15, which means I have to get up earlier than I wanted to, but thank God for His blessings.  They are also bringing a new stackable washer/dryer.  My current appliances have been limping along for over a year now, so it's time.  No more repair bills.

You may have seen these photos on Facebook, but here they are again.  On Saturday, I had lunch with my grandchildren, Lauren and Tristan.  Lauren's boyfriend, Jeremy, also came.  It was great fun and we were already talking about the next time.  Tristan may even come up for a couple of nights before he heads to his next job, hopefully in Washington, DC.  He has had two interviews at two places, and has been called back for second interviews at both. Fingers crossed for him.  He was in DC for a year at a one-year  assignment, then took a job in New York City.  He hated it there, and the job so resigned from it and has been back in Naples with his mom and stepdad.  He is ready to get going again.  His degrees are in engineering and economics but he prefers economics.

Always beautiful, where the Peace River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

Yesterday was Sunday school and church.  It was communion Sunday and we had our first potluck luncheon (after summer).  It was hot but not unbearable in the shade.  I took a creamy Italian pasta salad that was nearly gone when I left.

I did my laundry when I got home and cleaned out the laundry closet.  I also had to unload the fridge in the kitchen and pack everything into the one in the workroom/den.  I keep beverages in that fridge so it was rather like putting a puzzle together to make it all fit. I also took the opportunity to just trash a few things that were nearly gone.  Good thing it's trash day!

My first week at home is a busy one.  Deliveries today, dentist appointment tomorrow, Women's Bible Study on Wednesday, and another Bible study on Thursday at the church.  Joe and I used to go to the Thursday Bible study and I'm looking forward to joining that group again.  Our Pastor leads it and he calls is "The Cutting Room" because he talks over his sermon notes for the following Sunday.  The Women's study will be new to me, though I know most of the ladies.  I see my podiatrist on Thursday.

Update on my seeking an outfit to wear for my nephew's wedding...  I decided to recycle from my own closet.  I have a few "fancier" things from museum events and will wear a pretty top with sparkles (not over-the-top sparkles) with black dress slacks.  I sent my sister, Patti, a picture of the top and she approved. Done and done.  

Wishing you all a good week ahead!!

Peace and Hugs!

Sing, oh sing, of my Redeemer,

With His blood, He purchased me.

On the cross, He sealed my pardon,

Paid the debt, and made me free.