Sunday Scrapbook: Moments from the Week

 

Good morning, friends! I feel rested for the first time in a long time. Yesterday was pure joy…sleeping, catching up on chores, scrapbooking…ahhhhhhhh. I do not take this for granted at all. Here’s a little peek at the week we just had and some of the moments that were extra meaningful.

Several weeks ago, I was added to the schedule to preach at church the day after Valentine’s Day. I was so excited for my message, but the closer we came to the day, and the longer Dad’s illness went on, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to be there to share the message. Jonathan and Julie (bless them!) worked hard to have a whole backup service ready if, at the last minute, I was unable to speak. But I was able to be there and share, and I was thankful for it.

When out-of-state friends are passing through and ask if you have time for lunch, you say YES!!! And that was how I came to have a coffee shop lunch with Lynnette and her family this week. We did a little photo shoot at the end and her husband gave us cartoon alter-egos. I love it!

Last week I told you my sister came to visit, and this week, my other sister was here! We were able to sneak away for a little bit one afternoon to do some thrifting at one of my favorite shops. She’d never been there before, so it was fun to introduce her to it, and we each found some treasures!

Lexi had a haircut this week and just looks cute as a little button. Sweet girl. This was her second visit to her new groomer, and she reportedly did so much better than last time. (She’s always done great with her grooms but we think she may have had some sort of trauma at one, because all of the sudden, her groomer reported she was not handling them well. We switched to a different environment, and the new groomer is so patient with her, determined to work through her fears. We are so thankful!)

I had a meeting in Huntington this week and halfway through the meeting (deep inside the building) I heard a noise that I thought was a fan. Not long after, a boy stopped by my table to tell me to be careful when I left because it was slippery outside. I humored him but dismissed his comments since it was in the 50s outside. About an hour later, when I left, I found the ground and my car covered in HAIL! That was what I heard, not a fan, and it was still holding on, even on such a warm day. I couldn’t believe it!

Friday was a ministry first for me: I helped with a funeral for a lady from our church. I did not know her prior to joining the staff, but she was one of the homebound people I visited over the last year. It was a privilege to be part of her service. I read about her life, which had been fascinating. She was 100 years old, so she had many adventures to share! Ryan took the day off to come with me and help out in the tech booth. It’s been a few years since we worked together, and we were reminded how much we absolutely love it.

Yesterday was full of rest. We slept in late, watched the Olympics, went to visit Mom and Dad, did some cooking, and rejuvenated. We also listened to the state wrestling finals since a couple of guys from our school were competing.

Here’s to a new week! 😊