Sunday Snapshots: Memorable Moments from the Week

 

Good morning, friends! We are enjoying an unusual happening around here…a Sunday morning at home! It’s a little slick here this weekend, so our services were canceled. I'm sad that I don't get to see my church friends today, but I haven't had an abundance of sleep or rest over the last week, so I welcome a few extra moments of both this morning. If you’re also in an icy path, stay safe today!

                Here is a glimpse into the week we just had…

Last Sunday was a treat for my heart. Not only was it our monthiversary, but it was a church day, and Ryan jumped in to serve right alongside me. He helped me at a meeting, he stayed after church to talk with someone who needed a listening ear – and we served together. We may not be coworkers anymore, but I love how he jumps in to be part of the work I do, and I do my best to return the favor with his role!

Walks have been scarce this winter, between the early darkness and the cold/ice/snow. We finally had a springlike day this week, and we were able to take Lexi for a long walk. She was beside herself with joy, prancing down the road, and it was sweet. I have really, really missed being able to get out and walk (more than I knew) so this was a fun memory from this week.

Picaboo (the company for my scrapbooks) ran a free pages sale a few weeks ago, so I ordered all the books I had finished, and they arrived this week. I had the best time looking through them and even took Lexi’s book to Swiss Village for Mom and Dad to see. Scrapbook delivery day never gets old, and watching our printed collection of memories grow is one of my very favorite things.

My job gives me the opportunity to attend a variety of activities, and this week I spent a morning sharing breakfast with some of the seniors from our church. I had the best time getting to know them better – hearing about their careers, hobbies, families, and stories from days gone by.

Our friends (Frog and Jenna) came to stay with us this week on their way to and from a marriage conference, and they came bearing gifts – including Jenna’s beautiful hot cocoa bombs. (If I attempted this…well…they would not look this polished.) We had fun catching up over dinner, and Lexi couldn’t contain her joy.

Ryan and I actually went to the marriage conference this year, too! It was our first time to attend this one, and we had the best time. I will tell you more about it this week, but suffice it to say that our unexpected participation in The Newlywed Game was absolutely the most memorable part of the weekend.

The marriage conference was in Berlin, Ohio, and Ryan and I went there about three years ago, when he worked for Love INC. We attended some training over there and found a little coffee shop we loved. We decided to have lunch there before we came home. I loved our little date, and I am grateful for a husband who is a champ driving in less-than-stellar weather. We made it home safely in the freezing rain!