Girlfriends are a necessary gift every woman needs.

I was privileged to get to spend the bulk of the weekend with my girlfriends. We went to a Christmas party that involved at least five states and 17 women.

I had two of the 17 spend the weekend at my house. We laughed and talked until after midnight on Friday, and finally went to bed when Michael reminded us we were going to be getting up in just a few short hours.

We got up at 5:30 and left my house at 6:45 to head to my friend Anne's house. We had a quick, delicious breakfast at her house and then all 7 of us piled into the big white van aka the Fun Bus!

In the blink of an eye we were in North Carolina at our friend Julie's beautiful home eating, talking, laughing and even crying a few times (sorry about that girls - you know talking about my babies always does me in). Oh and did I mention we ate - oh did we ever eat! Delicious each and every thing I tried. Boy can my friends cook!

I got to see some friends I've not seen in a while and meet some new friends that I've known for some time but not yet met. God is good and in the details. Got to find out the Fun bus does not like muddy spots - thank the Lord for not having to push. ;0) We had such conversation and laughter for many hours and then turned around and in the blink of another eye we were back at Anne's dropping people off and heading back to La Geron.

I was telling a friend at church this morning about my day and realized that I was driving 10 hours out of the day yesterday. It sure didn't seem like it was 10 hours. I haven't laughed that hard in so long and am so blessed to know such great people. And all of this has been possible because of one little conversation my sweet Sophia started 4 years ago this next week. What a blessing and what a gift.

So when was the last time you spent a few hours laughing with a girlfriend or a room full of your girl friends? Make sure you take time for those relationships. God is in them and in the details of them. He wants us to love on each other by laughing, eating with and encouraging each other. I truly believe He delights in the laughter of his people enjoying each other's company.

In Christ's Love,
Peg

Blessings ....

We are blessed in many ways. In the last week we have had 6 dentists appointments with only two requiring any followup. One of our daughters needs some braces. We'll see how the Lord provides there. And I have a couple of teeny tiny cavities. But the rest of the crew is healthy and have great teeth! YEA! We have Dental insurance for part of it. PTL!

We are blessed in our choice to home school. This week that has afforded us several opportunities we would not normally be able to participate in. Wednesday the girls went with their Pop-Pop to the State Fair. The big girls that is. They came home around 4:30 and made it to ballet by the squeak of their ballet shoes. They had the best time and were totally worn out last night.

Today and tomorrow we are having life skill days at La Geron. That means they get to help me bake a slew of different breads for our local Carnival. Our church women's group has a booth there every year. All our ladies bake a ton of great stuff and we sell it there. It is a fun day for everyone. And my specialty is, of course, Pepperoni Rolls. And wheat rolls. I will bake 24 dozen pepperoni rolls by this time tomorrow night. And probably a lot of wheat bread too. We'll see how that goes. I'll try to remember to take a picture to share.

Anyway, I am praising the Lord tonight for my many blessings. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

In Christ's Love,
Peg