November 14th: Friday's Focus

 

Today is a waiting game again.  The repairman for my refrigerator will be here between 8:00 and 5:00. Last time, he came around 1:30.  The part arrived yesterday, so let's get it done!!

I ordered my turkey for Thanksgiving after hearing on a news broadcast that there is a projected shortage of turkeys this year and they won't be "on sale" like in previous years.  Last year, I paid 49 cents a pound at Publix.  I went ahead and placed a delivery order with Kroger for a Butterball turkey, between 16 and 20 pounds, for 99 cents a pound.  Since I now have nine people coming for Thanksgiving dinner, I don't want to be left without a turkey!!  Of course, I think it's the leftovers that are the best part of Thanksgiving dinner, so I want plenty of turkey.  I also ordered a turkey breast that I will roast along with the big turkey.  Those turkey sandwiches are already calling me! The groceries will arrive on Monday, giving the fridge time to maintain proper temperatures for safe food storage. I hope!

On Saturday, I will be able to park the car back in my carport!  It's been 'living' across the street at Anne and Paul's house.  The paint is nice and dry.  I've been walking on it since Tuesday. 

Sunday is my former boss's birthday (Danon), and I've been invited to help him celebrate at Grillsmith with him and his family.  It will be fun seeing Danon and Mali, and I know his sister and nephew, and the kids who usually join in on family things.  Mali's daughter and son-in-law, and their two kids, are living near now, so I'm looking forward to seeing them again and meeting the newest member of their family.  It will be fun.  That's after church.

Last night, the Mas Verde group (just three of us!) went to Saigon Bistro for dinner.  I had delicious teriyaki shrimp.  It was a nice visit with Tim and Judy.  The rest of our usual dining friends were either traveling or had health issues.  Speaking of health issues, I brought Anne and Paul back from Moffitt on Wednesday.  They go back next month, and then hopefully he will get the marrow transplant in January. Keep them on your prayer list if you will.  

 

Peace and Hugs!

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure; Cleanse me from its guilt and power.