Wednesday was a road trip day for me and my son, Joey. I have my mom's cedar chest, which was a high school graduation gift to her from her folks. That was in 1948. I promised it to my niece, Sara, and it is time to pass it on to her. Blogging friend Pamela's son builds furniture and also refurbishes furniture, so I asked him to freshen it up for me before it goes to Sara. Thus, the road trip three hours north!!
We arrived as planned around 11:30. In time for hellos and hugs (and to use the facilities!). I took a few photos of the beautiful Still Waters Pond and one of the Sandhill Cranes was there, too...
We all rode over to Benton's house to give him the cedar chest. That done, the six of us drove in two cars (girls in one, boys in the other) to Corky Bell's Seafood Restaurant, in Palatka and on the St. John's River. It is a beautiful place and was very busy. We signed in and then had time to walk down to the river and take some photos before we got seated and could order our food. It was delicious and worth the wait!!
It was around 4:30 when we left there, and we were safely back in Lakeland by 7:30. What a beautiful day we had, and thanks to Pamela and her family for the wonderful hospitality and for a really great day!!
This wasn't our first in-person meeting, by the way. This was back in 2017 just after Christmas...
Joey and I have today left before he heads out early in the morning. Plans are to visit the Auburndale Flea Market and whatever might present itself... It has been great having him here and bless Darlene for sharing him these few days!! 💖 The horse sanctuary keeps her busy and makes it nearly impossible to get away for any length of time. Her heart is as big as the moon.
Peace and Hugs!
All God's creatures...
OH good! You DO have a "Before" picture of the hope chest! I called Benton and told him to be sure and take a picture before he starts to work on it and then another one after it is done so you can have it for "blog fodder", as our friend Barb calls it. LOL. Loved these pictures and the one of us with your sweet Joe in 2017 is really nice. I just wish I'd know my bra strap was showing. LOL. Thank YOU, Terri, for your warm hospitality and making these events happen! You are a wonderful friend, and I am SO pleased and blessed that God brought us together. We really enjoyed meeting Joey, and maybe someday we will get to meet Darlene too. Their horse sanctuary sounds like such a neat place. I hope we can go up there sometime. Thank you again, for EVERYTHING...especially that beautiful cardinal! It is hanging in my kitchen window where I can see it every day. I love it! What a thoughtful gift! God bless you dear friend. Have a lovely day with Joey today. Tell him he's welcome to stop in here anytime he is passing through on his way down to you or back.
ReplyDeleteI remember that cedar chest pattern! Lane, isn't it? I still have my mother's chest that's in sore need of a rehab, but that's on the back burner for the time being.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you shared all these images of your time together. Like dessert for my eyes!
Have a great time at the Flea Market today; I'm itching for some retail therapy myself!
Yes, Lane.
DeleteI commented to Pamela that I always love it when some of my blog friends get together, but I'm jealous I wasn't there! I'm so glad you were able to do this.
ReplyDeleteThe cedar chest will be a treasure to your niece and I can't wait to see it all done.
How wonderful you got to visit with Pam and her family. Loved all the pictures♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hope chest to gift to your niece! (I saw Pam's post and wanted to visit you, too!)
ReplyDeleteAnd a great time was had by all! Great photos, Terri, and I know Benton will do a fabulous job on that chest.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and Pamela got to visit, and it is so neat seeing pictures of Still Waters Pond, the sandhill crane, and Blackie on YOUR blog! Haha! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit with your son.
ReplyDeleteLove all the pictures. Sounds like you had a really wonderful time together.
ReplyDeleteI just loved seeing you and all your friends. Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteVery nice day for sure :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!! So very happy that you guys met up again, smiles.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a lovely time and that chest is beautiful.
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