Vickie called this afternoon!!! Also, talked with Kevin ...he was home! The Derus family is doing well, and it was just wonderful getting caught up. They send their best regards to everyone!

It was a quiet day and The Fresh Market...everyone was at the beach!

The news tonight is filled with the "Charleston Nine." Nine firefighters that died in a huge fire last night. The largest loss of life of firefighters since 9/11. Also, heard an interview on CNBC with a writer from the Akron Beacon Journal regarding the missing pregnant lady.

Had another Akron moment...this was a good one! While I was driving on Pope Ave. saw a fellow riding a bike wearing a Strickland's t-shirt! Yea!!! Definitely need to make a stop there when I'm home. The 29th is just around the corner. Have a great day...and see you soon. Love, Sue

It was a busy day around here...got lots done!

Finally, I am writing from my room with curtains hung and nearly everything assembled. The only remaining piece of furniture is a nightstand that the shipping company is presently trying to locate via a dock search. Certainly using the online JCPenney's for my bedroom has taken patience...but the savings is so worth it.

And the shutters...I am thrilled. Simple white plantation style shutters...but they are perfect. The rest of the windows are covered with white 2 inch blinds and topped with white 1 1/4 in rods with round white finials and tons of white fluffy sheers. Yes, I still love that look.

Tonight, I went to my first bible study at Grace. It's a Beth Moore study. The first time I've done one of her studies. It's an hour of group study followed by an hour lecture by the author. She has kind of a high pitched shreikie yelling style...but the content was good. (I have definitely been spoiled by amazing teachers over the years. )
It's good to be back in a study.

Back to TFM in the morning. Sleep well.........Love, Sue

Well, that long box, which contained a corner cabinet for the dining room, 29x14x70 in. high...is together and in the corner . 10 different kinds of screws and a little duct tape, and...she standing tall and proud. The one little glitch was the 4 cam screws that go right down the center back...well, didn't notice those little holes til a little after the fact. No problem...finished her up...some duct tape down the center back...and no one will ever know! She looks great...the drawer and door work great!!!...let's just say, if a hurricane hits, I doubt that she'll make it thru!

Pastor Roy was good this morning. No visual aides... .

Cleaning tonight so things are together when they come tomorrow to hang the 3 pair of plantation shutters and to also start the resurfacing on the 1978 beige shower.

Last night was fun...got to see a house in Harbourtown that sits right on the water and on the 18th hole/green/fairway...whatever! Anyway, it was beautiful. 5 stories...deck on top to watch the sunset...and a kitchen that would make me want to cook again! So fun.

A nice sunny day here...hope all is well on your end. Love, Sue

It's a nice quiet Saturday morning. Coffee in hand, I check my morning devo's by Elisabeth. Many of you know by now that second only to Billy Graham...Elisabeth Elliott has been my greatest spiritual influence. The woman writes with such power...here's a sample that comes right from my devos for today:

How Far to Go

We say that we are willing to follow Jesus. Peter said he would go with Him to prison and to death, not expecting that either would likely be required. Let us settle it once and for all-to follow Him will mean death. Not crucifixion in the literal sense, probably, but the coming to the end of ourselves, our expectations, our dreams. He must bring us to that end in order to bring us to the beginning.

But does this mean none of my hopes will be fulfilled? Is it all wilderness and sorrow? The people of Israel must have asked this while en route to Canaan. Must we follow so far? And when they were desperate for water, God led them to Marah where the water was bitter. Terrible disappointment. But then-the miracle of the tree that made it sweet!

How far shall we go with Him who calls us to fellowship with Himself? Shall we stop dead in our tracks if the water is bitter? Shall we turn tail and run if we glimpse a cross? "Whoever cares for his own safety is lost" (Mt 16:25). Think of missing the miracle of the water. Think of missing the resurrection.

Savior, I want to go the whole way. Keep me from faltering today. Show the tree that transforms bitter water, and help me to live in its shade.

.....Her words have always been like an arrow....they are not soft, mushy or tender, but have a way of ringing true and going straight to the heart of the matter. She has been a spiritual powerhouse, a well deep with wisdom and experience...and now her health is failing. Please keep her in your prayers.

Well, time for a second cup...and then to open this very large, very flat box in the center of my floor. (the box arrived yesterday) ...we'll see if I'm smiling an hour from now!!! Oh, those directions! Will let you know how it turns out! Have a great day. Love, Sue

I had a gator in the lagoon right in front of 401! My little place...REALLY! He wasn't big like Wally...just a little guy...but, you could see his head... his eyeballs and snout were sticking out of the water! Oh my gosh, won't be letting Mitzi and Opal play on the deck!!!

Did the flowers for the 2 weddings today. Actually, they turned out really nice...... I'm glad they're done.

Also, got two pieces of my bedroom set put together. It's amazing how good it looks...and I got the entire bedroom group for a song!
Well, nearly. It's the Genovia bedroom group at jcpenney.com.

Am invited to a get together tomorrow evening at the home of Christina's (my trainer at the gym) parents. Will tell you all about it. Have a great Saturday. Love, Sue