This Week-end I . . .

• Took advantage of DC's birthday gift card from his employer for a free dinner.
  

• Wished I was in Brockton, Massachusetts to participate in commencement ceremony and service for Kevin's completion of his Teen Challenge program.
  

• Heard from missionary friends who surprised him with their presence at the ceremony - we were so appreciative that these folks, who live in Boston, took time from their busy schedules to bless Kevin, and us.
  
  
• Finished Book #3 in the Anne of Green Gables series.
  
  
• Worked with Sema, Kev's wife, to make him a surprise batch of caramel rolls.
  
  
• Got to hug my big handsome son when he got back from the airport - his first trip home in 18 months.
  
  
• Made "Minnesota salad" for Sunday lunch - called that because we can only get the little macaroni rings in Minnesota.
  
  
• Had lunch with our new 4x4 group from church (4 couples eat together 4 times within 4 months).
  
  
• Ended up with the girlies for an extra day and night - Kristen stepped on a huge thorn that had to be dug out of her heel, so is sleeping through the pain.
  
  
• Talked to my young friend from our Cambodian family on the phone.
  
  
• Had the privilege of hearing my nephew preach in the evening service. He's a youth pastor in Olympia, Washington.
  
  
• Went to McD's after church because I didn't have anything in the house for the unexpected four extras to eat.

Have a great week!