I just got a call from my sister, S a few minutes ago. She just received the news that her leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma are in remission!! What a gift. what a blessing, what a miracle. And not too shabby as an early birthday gift to her, too!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
MY NEW FAVORITE WORD
I just got a call from my sister, S a few minutes ago. She just received the news that her leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma are in remission!! What a gift. what a blessing, what a miracle. And not too shabby as an early birthday gift to her, too!
Monday, June 1, 2009
A Girl's Weekend!
I "got outta Dodge" this weekend and visited my sister, S, in Bedford. We were sorely in need of a "girls weekend."
After I arrived, our first order of business was a trip out to a place called The Furniture Barn. It's a mixture of flea market, antiques and used furniture. Fate smiled on my sister as she discovered an antique white wicker planter that was just the thing she'd been wanting for her front porch. This meant, of course, a trip back to the green house she frequents so she could pick out more flowers! S doesn't have just a green thumb--all her digits are green! Her front and back gardens are absolutely beautiful. All of her time, expense and effort really pay off each spring and summer.
I had a pedicure scheduled in the afternoon, and S got her toenails painted at the same time. Beauty stuff and shopping are essential elements for a true "girls weekend!"
On Saturday evening, I made us both a dinner of chicken marsala, oven-roasted asparagus and a garden salad (the green house she goes to is also a produce stand). It was pretty tasty and she raved about the chicken! We watched "Fried Green Tomatoes" over dinner. I couldn't believe S handn't seen this movie before. I knew she would enjoy it, and she did.
Sunday morning dawned with more gorgeous weather, along with the 8a.m. service at Bedford United Methodist. It was Pentecostal Sunday, and the whole service was centered on the meaning of this special Sunday: where "church" got its start. The pastor is really good. It's obvious he was born to be a minister. I especially appreciate how he sprinkles humor throughout his messages.
After church, we ran a couple of errands and came back to her house for a while. My Aunt K invited us to Sunday dinner at her place, so I packed my vehicle and we headed on over. What a delicious meal! Oven-baked chicken, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, broccoli, cauliflower...I pigged out and enjoyed every bite!
I was truly sorry to have to leave. I would have been content to stay another day -- or the rest of the week, for that matter! This was a fabulous "girls weekend." I hope we repeat it soon!
Driving up I-70, I left behind the concrete and high rise buildings and feasted my eyes on rolling green hills and blue skies. I actually felt myself relax as I gazed around at the countryside sliding by. The weather was perfect as I rolled into Bedford.
After I arrived, our first order of business was a trip out to a place called The Furniture Barn. It's a mixture of flea market, antiques and used furniture. Fate smiled on my sister as she discovered an antique white wicker planter that was just the thing she'd been wanting for her front porch. This meant, of course, a trip back to the green house she frequents so she could pick out more flowers! S doesn't have just a green thumb--all her digits are green! Her front and back gardens are absolutely beautiful. All of her time, expense and effort really pay off each spring and summer.
I had a pedicure scheduled in the afternoon, and S got her toenails painted at the same time. Beauty stuff and shopping are essential elements for a true "girls weekend!"
On Saturday evening, I made us both a dinner of chicken marsala, oven-roasted asparagus and a garden salad (the green house she goes to is also a produce stand). It was pretty tasty and she raved about the chicken! We watched "Fried Green Tomatoes" over dinner. I couldn't believe S handn't seen this movie before. I knew she would enjoy it, and she did.
Sunday morning dawned with more gorgeous weather, along with the 8a.m. service at Bedford United Methodist. It was Pentecostal Sunday, and the whole service was centered on the meaning of this special Sunday: where "church" got its start. The pastor is really good. It's obvious he was born to be a minister. I especially appreciate how he sprinkles humor throughout his messages.
After church, we ran a couple of errands and came back to her house for a while. My Aunt K invited us to Sunday dinner at her place, so I packed my vehicle and we headed on over. What a delicious meal! Oven-baked chicken, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, broccoli, cauliflower...I pigged out and enjoyed every bite!
I was truly sorry to have to leave. I would have been content to stay another day -- or the rest of the week, for that matter! This was a fabulous "girls weekend." I hope we repeat it soon!
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