Weekends

I'm so happy when there are events on weekends.

To keep me busy and connected. This past weekend was really great that way!

Friday night was deliciously full - two big events that I wish hadn't happened on the same night but I'm just glad I got to attend each.

First it was a good bye dinner for a dear friend's daughter. Our sweet circle of three families were delighted to gather around this dear girl to bless her and celebrate her setting sail - off to Nova Scotia to do University. We enjoyed delicious salmon, greek salad, rice and fresh bread...always a gourmet spread at this cozy home. I was sorry to kiss the dear girl goodbye and head off to the next event. It would have been lovely to spend the whole evening with these dear friends. BUT...

I just COULDN'T resist the pull of the next outing. Free tickets for me, the son and his girlfriend to Cirq de Soleil. Oh my goodness!!! It didn't matter that we got soaked in a downpour on the way out of the car and into Prospera Place. We were met and greeted by two sweet daughters of another friend who escorted us up to their private "box" where we got to enjoy snacks and drinks while we were mesmerized by the most amazing dancers, singers, gymnasts and clowns. It was like we were swept away into some other world for a few hours. And I got to sit next to my dear friend whom don't see nearly often enough. She is like honey in the tea of life for me.... does that even make sense? Such a lovely, gentle, meek and humble lady. We just love our little times of connection where we remind each other of the goodness of God and share our ongoing stories of His faithfulness even when life hurts.

Saturday was full as well - took Moose to a free vet visit. He is a little out of control with me when he's on a leash. I end up getting pulled to and fro till I finally give up and just let him go into the store on his own. His ear has been so bad all summer and most of the Spring despite two rounds of ear drops. So hopefully I have a new idea that will get rid of his ongoing ear trouble.

Home to vacuum my car which was a very great delight. I watch how grubby my car gets throughout the year and long to get all those little corners sucked clean and this was my big opportunity. I could finally reach the vacuum plug and I had the energy to tackle the job.

The satisfaction of a well vacuumed car is just beyond words. I'm going to be happy for quite some time now.

And then my dear friend Carlyn came and we spent the afternoon on my bed sharing stories. The son and his girlfriend came over to make me supper and they so kindly invited her as well. We thoroughly enjoyed the Laksa with wine and the company was super sweet. Now that my son is so in love I realize how valuable it is when they fit me into their schedule and even come up to make me a meal. And I got a little skype visit with my dear daughter who is in California. So good to hear how her Bible School experience is unfolding. I'm pretty blessed. On so many levels.

Sunday was go-go-go!! Church, shopping, dropping off a wedding shower gift, visiting Oma and Opa for an after church casserole and visit and then home for a quick nap. I sure needed that nap because I had invited two women with astounding numbers of children for dinner!! Their husbands were both out of town so it was a bit of a hen party with loads of kids swarming around. The one mama told me this was a bit easier for her, to only have her five daughters to look after (two of which are in diapers!). We had chili, rice and chips and pie for dessert. Thankfully the rain cleared up so we could enjoy some time out on the back patio while the kids ran and played and jumped on the trampoline. Don't even ask me how many kids were all on the trampoline at the same time... I thank God for sending His angels! I think there was a total of 11 or 12 kids between the two of them!! (and five kids were missing from the crowd!) The weather was definitely cool though. Summer seems to be backing out of the picture awfully quickly and I'm sad to see it go.

So after washing floors and doing dishes and cleaning the kitchen I dropped into bed, satisfied with the richness of my life. I do love having my house full but I had almost forgotten the chaos that ensues with so many littles!! Good chaos, of course.

It was a good weekend and I am grateful to my Big Beautiful God for filling my life with wonderful friends and family.