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Good morning, friends! So lovely to see you, again. Grab your tea, iced or hot, and let’s talk! It’s been a somewhat quiet week for me, as you will see why below. Quiet is sometimes a very good thing. 🙂
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: after putting it off as much as I could, I needed to contact my neurologist, for my nerve issues in my back. So, now I’m on meds for the next month with the strict orders from her as follows: no lifting, no reaching, no unnecessary bending, no raking, no vacuuming (I like that one), but worst of all, no driving!!! This puts such a burden on hubby and Lys, but they assured me it’s no big deal. They’re both so amazing. ❤
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: we went to a high school production of “Into the Woods”. Alyssa’s friend Ken was the stage director. They all did a marvelous job. The voices on these young people are amazing and I hope they go far with them!
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: but you already know, the voting for the Bloggers Bash Awards is LIVE! I am so honored to be among the nominees. The folks in the Best Blogging/Writing Blog are all so amazing! If you haven’t voted, here’s the link! The Annual Bloggers Bash Awards 2019 Vote is LIVE! Pick your favorite bloggers/writers, photographers, foodies, lifestyle, and so on! But I’ll warn you, it’s not going to be easy.
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: it’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through April. Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week for Christians. And next Sunday is Easter!!! What’s so great about this year is, Passover and Good Friday fall together, on the 19th. How cool is that?!
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: it finally feels like spring in the Northeast. The magnolias are blossoming pink and white, the hyacinths in their beautiful yellow, and the multi colors of tulips, are sprouting on front lawns everywhere! Even my lilies are starting to come up. I love my lilies. They always make me smile. What I don’t like is when the deer decide they make a tasty snack. I have to guard them this year so it doesn’t happen again.
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: and I think I’ve mentioned this before, I’m a Pokemon Go nerd. Yesterday was community day and they had a special event going on. It was a gorgeous day, temps almost hit 80, so I got to walk around a bit and have some fun with Neil, Alyssa and briefly, Alyssa’s friend, Charlie. After that I did some food shopping, and some cooking for Fellowship Day tomorrow, at church. I’m on the committee! I made macaroni salad and a spinach dip. It’s always a lovely day and I’m really looking forward to it, and the wonderful people I get to worship with. ❤
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: I’m still counting the days until Alyssa is back home. These two weeks are going to draaaaaaaaaaaaag. It’s amazing how one person can make that much of a difference in your home. I call her Sunshine because she truly lights up my day. I know some day she’ll be out of the house, starting a family of her own, but until then…she’s mine!! 🙂
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: about the menace known as Dennis. Yes, my buddy, the chipmunk. I’m sure you’ve seen how well fed he is, hiding away peanuts and seeds in abundance. Well, this is the thanks I get from him…
Look closer….he’s sticking his tongue out at me!!! I apologize for the poor quality of the photo, I took it through my glass door, otherwise Dennis would come in and I’m sure, make himself at home. I’m gonna miss this little rascal when we move. 😦
If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: I got to listen to my friend, Kooch, read one of my short stories from my book! I’m so excited! We’re a long way off from being able to offer it on CD, but I’m still so excited!!!
As for the week ahead:
If we were sipping tea, basking in the sun and talking I would tell you: I’m not sure what I’ll be doing considering I can’t do anything I need to be doing. But, this too, shall pass, and I’ll be back to my old self soon.
If we were sipping tea, basking in the sun and talking I would tell you: it’s time to be on my way. Church is calling and it’s Fellowship Day. Oh, right, you already know that! Have a blessed week ahead, my friends! ❤
You keep blogging, and that is inspiring!
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Thanks so much, Sarah. i think I would be lost right now, if I wasn’t blogging. It’s a good way to release the frustration. 🙂
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Yes it is…and to do something productive takes my mind off crazy times
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Wow! Loved the photo of You and Alyssa! Beautiful, just beautiful, My Dear!! You can surely tell you are a proud Mamma!!
Xoxoxo
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Thank you! I am, very proud, of both my kiddos! xoxo
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I’m so sorry your back is keeping you hostage… We do miss our babies, huh? By the way… A couple we go to church with have a lot of deer in their yard, but he puts Irish Spring soap around their flowers and swears it works. Just a thought! I hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you!!!!! I am going t do just that. I’ve heard others say that and kind of shrugged it off. Time to try it!! 🙂
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Why not, right?
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What’s the worst that could happen? My garden gets a bath. 😀
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Hahahaha…
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Since I now am having my cup of tea this afternoon it is so hard to believe today marks the beginning of Holy Week, our service was lovely. Yesterday as every month our church has a Free London Broil dinner for the community in which we fed 125 people, our church has been doing this for over six years, different business pays for the food and we cook and serve others as well.
Since I still having my tea I will share that during prayer time in the service (after communion) I ask the Lord to take away from my heart any jealousy feelings of others because I have not been appointed as of yet and I said to our Lord, Lord you know what is best for me and where the gifts you have given me will help a another church, and I thank the Lord for his continue love and for me to be able to have peace in my heart, and afterwards I finally have that feeling in my heart of peace, knowing that Here am I Lord, send me where you will 🙂
Since my tea is not done yet, I will be working on the service for next Sunday, I will be preaching at our Sunrise Service which will begin at 7:00am. What a glorious way to start on Easter Sunday. Later on in the day we will head to spend the day with my sister and her family in New Jersey.
Until we meet again for tea, I will say have a Blessed Holy Week
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I’m so happy to see you, Eileen, on this beautiful Palm Sunday. Our service was beautiful today and Fellowship was equally as wonderful. It’s such a joy to be able to speak to the others about life, love, anything. We also celebrated our Pastor’s birthday. 72 years young. She’s a beautiful woman. We have a sunrise service but ours begins at 6AM with the Minstrels. Then at 10:30 is the Easter Mass. We also have communion on Good Friday, and Stations of the Cross on Holy Wednesday. Phew, what a busy week ahead!
As for you serving, dear friend, you are doing just that. When God is ready, he will let you know. He is teaching you patience, as he decides what is best for you.
Where in NJ does your sister live? I’m also in NJ. 🙂
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Hackettstown,New Jersey, and I am apart of the Greater new Jersey Annual conference even through we live in Pa, and I have preach in different churches in New Jersey, last week I was in Randolph, N.J. at Mt Fern UMC
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Small world. I am in the northern part of the state, in Wayne.
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Agree a small world, perhaps if I am ever in your area we should get together
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That would be lovely.
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Such lovely photographs, Dorinda. It is lonely when our kids are away. Greg was on Faith camp last week and I missed him a lot. He gained a lot of perspective and benefit from it though. Recover quickly.
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Thank you, Robbie. I know what you mean. It’s so nice when they come back home! What do they do at Faith Camp? We have a weekend retreat coming up in September. I’m curious as to what he took away from it. Thanks for the well wishes, unfortunately, there is no recovery for this. This is my life…
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I truly love these posts, Dorinda! I hope your back heals soon. Next time Dennis sticks his tongue out at you, return the favor 🙂
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Thanks so much, Jacquie! No healing for me. I live this every day, so I’m a trooper when it comes to pain. And I don’t like being told what to do! LOL As for Dennis, I always do. He’s such a cutie though, and he knows it 🙂
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Not sure if the photo says you are related. All it says is both of you are beautiful. Have a great week ahead.
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How sweet! Thank you, from both of us. Enjoy your week!! ❤
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