Busy Day

I am wondering how I ever found time to teach, keep house, cook for my husband, etc., etc. Wednesday I had breakfast with ARMM (association of retired ministers and missionaries), left before it was over to go across the street to my dentist (routine cleaning, etc.). Made an appointment with him to have repair on a front tooth this morning. Then it was off to a quick stop at Target then Dollar Tree to shop for about 40 Thanksgiving cards for my S.S. class. Nert was a nursing home stop to visit a friend and deliver a card--had a lot of news to share with her. Had lunch with retired teacher's group from the Jr. High in Putnam City (now a middle school)--great Chinese lunch. Next was an appointment with my ophthalmologist where I learned that I will have laser surgery next month--hoping to reduce the pressure and limit the results of glaucoma. Whew! After I went to prayer meeting in the evening, I was ready to crash! The Thanksgiving cards are ready to mail to our shut-ins and those who have moved. Seems I have inherited the job of "co-president" of our class while the real president is off for 6 weeks caring for her husband. Think I will relax a while! Honestly, it is great to have the energy and ability to help with these activities that I really enjoy! I hope that the day tomorrow will not be worthy of a blog entry!

A Big Day

November 4--My big day started with voting, walking a half mile at our family life center, delivering a batch of brownies for Bible Study goodies, going to Bible Study with a group os great friends (I am the eldest by far!), then to the retina specialist for the second of 3 shots he is giving me to halt the progress of macular degeneration. The vision in my right eye is hazy now, but it will clear in a day or so. The vinal shot will be Dec. 16--hooray! Now I am just waiting to hear some actual results from the election. This is Marcia's birthday and
David and I will celebrate with her tomorrow at lunch. How wonderful to have them nearby! Thank the Lord for family and friends!

Special Friends

I first knew the Edlin family in Lawrence, Kansas, in about 1964. The eldest, Glenda, became a math teacher in Bethany, married, had 2 daughters, and has been with OSBI for 17 years. She retired yesterday and I was invited to the celebration at OSBI. Her brother, Steve, and her mother were there as well as G.'s 2 daughters. One of them lives only blocks from me, invited me to a surprise party for her mom at noon today. About 30 friends and family were there--it was great! Brother Jim and his family surprised her also. Glenda will be with SCOPE, a Christian counseling ministry, Steve is with TEAM, a missionary sending organization, and Jim is head of the Religion Dept. at MANU in Olathe, KS. What a family!!! What do people do without precious Christian friends? I am blessed!