Drove to Merrillville this morning for the Salvation Army Commissioning Service. I have been going there with Majors Pat and Carmella McPherson, as their guest, for at least six years now. (It hardly seems possible!) Got home safely about 8:00 PM. I am now experiencing the first night of my summer "vacation" at home with no reason to get up early tomorrow!
Pat looked great! He has trimmed considerably, and didn't look as weary as I have seen him in the past. Carm looked lovely, as usual. Their grandson, Andrew, has grown a foot since last summer! He is 14 now and quite the handsome young man. Their granddaughter, Breanna, didn't come with them this year. Missed her!
I always enjoy the service. The Chicago Staff Band is world class. The newly-ordained officers look radiant in anticipation of their first ministry assignments. And, after all these years volunteering for TSA, I see faces that I know--a time to meet and greet. It makes for a lovely Sunday, even if two hours away.
Needless to say, I'm tired and intend to sleep in tomorrow. The world can wait!
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Sister dear, just finished "catching up"...see note on Memorial Day writing. I had a couple good chuckles while reading, one, about Robin's hair cutting and going to be in a wedding, I did the same thing when I wasn't much older than her!!, and two, the nickname, Beanie...that must also be universal. Laurie was Laurie Beanjean, Holly was and still is at times, Holly beanjean or Holly beanie.
As for reading all the entries, found that Meg did take the job and the kids are going to day-care. I have been wanting to call you to find out about all this, but....
Glad you finally have a cell phone, just remember to turn it on when you leave the house!!!!
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