April 26 – “Good day”

We got word yesterday that Jamaica Beach (and Crystal Beach over on the Peninsula) was both packed to the gills with people.  As far as Jamaica Beach is concerned, guess where they were all parked, since no vehicles are allowed on the beach?  Well … the church parking lot was full.  So was that of the convenience store next door.  So were all the streets.  Everywhere.  It was like an Easter sunrise service crowd.  I guess it was a good day for the city.  But social distancing?  Yeah … nope.  And that parking situation is going to be interesting when we start having services on Sundays again. 

I enjoyed some leftover steak for lunch.  Chris located some in our freezer on Friday, so we grilled them to perfection.  Better than the Food Channel guys.  Why?  What made them better?  Because they were on our plates and we actually got to eat them.  And the leftovers were still good the second time around.  Good day.

Chris accomplished some things yesterday.  She finished a quilt.  That’s always a red-letter day.  She also pulled weeds from the last remaining flower bed in the front yard.  Oh, and she took me for a walk to boot.  That’s a good day.

Speaking of good days … we got word that our good friends the Winkle’s are now grandparents for the first time.  To say they are excited is putting it mildly.  Little girl.  And she already has grandpa wrapped around her little finger.  But, hey, from one grandpa to another … that’s as it should be.  One word of advice … practice saying “Yes,” Cary. 

John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you might have peace.  In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!  I have overcome the world.”

Father, thank you for little Lillian.  She will make her grandparents very happy.  Oh, I guess she’ll do the same for Mom and Dad as well.  Amen.