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I still can't believe how amazing a day it was - and my Sundays are generally fabulous to begin with. Okay, so it could have NOT been raining, but it was warm out. What did I wear? Well, I took my crackled gleaming ivory blouse and wore it underneath my black cotton shell. I added a sparkling gold and ivory scarf to it. I'd originally wanted to wear my starburst jewelery but it wasn't meeting me half way (lol); so I chose my Art Deco opal/rhinestone pin with matching earrings. Stunning!
The day was filled with unexpected surprises. First, my customary morning companion in the minivan gave me a Christmas card. How delightful. Then, my old friend Stephanie gave me a marzipan pig. But-but-but I can't EAT it! The volunteer coordinator surprised me when she gave me my ticket for Christmas Eve that my partner-in-crime will be church-John. Well, after all, if we're sitting together, there's no reason why he can't help out at the beginning before he has to go into the refresher training. Brilliant! I was on duty - which is its own exquisite blessing - and had so many moments that I lost count. But Stephanie came up to me as did another old friend (he always greets me as "Mrs. Woman" in an English accent) who reminded me how I cajoled him (ah, in the days when I did so ... often) to roast a Turkey for Christmas Day Dinner. However, all was not sweetness and light - as my foot got trapped beneath a cord when I was walking away from the altar after anointing, causing me to stumble. I finally freed myself, but was terrified of what could have happened if I had actually fallen. Um - MORE falls I so do not need!
After church, I spoke to the woman who's coordinating this year's dinner. I said I'd like to come, but that I won't unless I have personal transportation. Let's hope someone comes through for me. I also connected with RS who'd sent me a fb message. Hmmm - she's proposing I look into getting attendant care (since I have to move anyway) and I'm actually not resisting the idea. Brian would be so shocked to see me looking ahead to my future needs.
My driver let me out at the pharmacy so I was happy to pick up another set of coloured lights. Then I did some grocery shopping. Wow - so many things were on sale (always a good thing) but I only spent $40. When I got in, I had one luscious vine tomato and Greek-flavoured (!?!) potato chips for lunch. Then I e-mailed the dinner coordinator as well as my team leader (the latter about the scary chair'n'tripping situation). And I had a nap. So, with the exception of the near-fall, it really was an amazing day! More, please!!!
The day was filled with unexpected surprises. First, my customary morning companion in the minivan gave me a Christmas card. How delightful. Then, my old friend Stephanie gave me a marzipan pig. But-but-but I can't EAT it! The volunteer coordinator surprised me when she gave me my ticket for Christmas Eve that my partner-in-crime will be church-John. Well, after all, if we're sitting together, there's no reason why he can't help out at the beginning before he has to go into the refresher training. Brilliant! I was on duty - which is its own exquisite blessing - and had so many moments that I lost count. But Stephanie came up to me as did another old friend (he always greets me as "Mrs. Woman" in an English accent) who reminded me how I cajoled him (ah, in the days when I did so ... often) to roast a Turkey for Christmas Day Dinner. However, all was not sweetness and light - as my foot got trapped beneath a cord when I was walking away from the altar after anointing, causing me to stumble. I finally freed myself, but was terrified of what could have happened if I had actually fallen. Um - MORE falls I so do not need!
After church, I spoke to the woman who's coordinating this year's dinner. I said I'd like to come, but that I won't unless I have personal transportation. Let's hope someone comes through for me. I also connected with RS who'd sent me a fb message. Hmmm - she's proposing I look into getting attendant care (since I have to move anyway) and I'm actually not resisting the idea. Brian would be so shocked to see me looking ahead to my future needs.
My driver let me out at the pharmacy so I was happy to pick up another set of coloured lights. Then I did some grocery shopping. Wow - so many things were on sale (always a good thing) but I only spent $40. When I got in, I had one luscious vine tomato and Greek-flavoured (!?!) potato chips for lunch. Then I e-mailed the dinner coordinator as well as my team leader (the latter about the scary chair'n'tripping situation). And I had a nap. So, with the exception of the near-fall, it really was an amazing day! More, please!!!
