Isn't the combination of faith, fellowship, and food so special?! That happened today!
There was a Women's Meeting held at a Mennonite Church and Kathy, Sandy and I decided to have a Cousin's Day and attend this scheduled event.
This is our speaker - Doris High.......
....quick to smile and known for her easy laughter!
As we entered the church, this sight greeted us. The ladies who organized the pastry table did a super job. It was sooo inviting and very tasty!
As I was talking to Doris before the morning session started, this lady came up to her, introduced herself, and told Doris she follows her xanga postings but had never met her before. I think they felt like friends instantly!
In the back of the church were approximately 140-150 perpetual calendars made by Doris and her husband, Cerwin. There are 31 cards - one for each day of the month. This is the title card.
I took this picture at home to show you in case you would care to make one. She said Cerwin made them from pine. The cards fit on here perfectly. Doris wrote each day's thought which goes along with her topic today. She told us she likes to keep things like this "in her face" to encourage her on her spiritual walk. Doris and I go to the same church (Church of the Brethren.) She spoke at our church about a month ago and had 150 plus of these for our ladies! What a blessing of their time and love! This was a very, very special gift.
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10am and it is time to start this meaningful day. Joanne has asked Doris to come forward to the mic and is praying for her and for our day. What a precious gift prayer is!
I don't have the best camera for distant pictures - especially inside with white walls in the background so I hope you can bear with me. Doris' subject is:
"Complaining Is Not A Fruit Of The Spirit"
Some of my notes.....
Do I complain because I'm thinking about me?
We exist to make a big deal out of Jesus!
Lord, do not let me get caught in a complaining rut.
Doris went over some verses in I Corinthians 10 where the complaining of the Children of Israel was listed right along with some sins we call awful. Read verses 1 - 11. It is very convicting.
On my tablet I wrote - "Goal: Be aware - am I building up or tearing down?"
11:30 - those wonderful words - LUNCH! 
Finally - I'm showing you my two special cousins! Sandy is on the left; Kathy on the right. This is sooo wonderful for the three of us to be together today. Sandy lives two hours away. Kathy lives closer but we don't get to see each other often - not near often enough.
No, we weren't like little children who want to start their meal with dessert. We had delicious lasagna, chicken lasagna, rolls, and salad.
(Sandy works as a substitute Teacher's Assistant at a public High School. She's a tiny pint next to most of the high school guys but that doesn't stop them from giving her a big hug when she enters the classroom! She loves the opportunity of touching their hearts with the love of Jesus!)
It was a joy for me to attend today for several reasons. I have friends who are members at this church that I don't get to see often. This is Evelyn; I value her friendship.
Afternoon subject:
" Blessing Your Loved Ones by Your Attitude."
I'm only using this picture to make you curious! 
Doris got our attention very quickly with this reading you see above. Please go to Doris' address below as she is going to have this posted Friday evening. Remember - we are learning today to NOT complain. If you are a woman/mother, you will love it!
(If you don't see it, keep checking back - I'm not sure what time Friday evening she will post.)
Two of my notes from this afternoon:
"If Jesus took my place today, what would be different in my home?
Do my children know it's a delight to be a Christian, to follow Jesus?"
It's been a JOY to be here today - convicting and encouraging.
The three of us emailed each other this evening - reminiscing about the day and how special it was to each of us. Kathy summed it up for me with her words -
"Today was an oasis in the midst of a busy couple of weeks."
Kathy and Sandy are very much involved in others' lives. We all know that is rewarding but can also be draining. Kathy does maternal/infant visits as a home care nurse and teaches CPR classes for the hospital. She touches many lives one-on-one as she administers her nursing wisdom. She radiates Jesus' love! If you need a nurse, I'll give you her phone number! Sandy is also a very faithful minister's wife along with her other responsibilities at school.
Yes, Kathy, it WAS an oasis today!
I praise the Lord for the time Doris put into her lesson and for ladies who see the importance to set aside a day for spiritual encouragement. Thank You to all of you!
I had a very special surprise after our morning session. This lady asked me if I was Cordy. We have never met before but occasionally drop a note on each other's blog!
Thank you Loaine !(xanga name)
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