The last few days have been one of those weekends I've prayed for and dreamed about for months. I had a busy, but absolutely wonderful weekend!
Friday night, we had a family night with Colin, Jenn, and Annelise. After a delicious meal and neat conversation, the boys got out their music. Even Dad played his cello. As always, Annelise and Qavah had a fun time playing together. Qavah also opened a package that came from Aunt Judy. It was some doll clothes made from the leftover fabric of the dress Whitney sewed last summer.
Friday night, we had a family night with Colin, Jenn, and Annelise. After a delicious meal and neat conversation, the boys got out their music. Even Dad played his cello. As always, Annelise and Qavah had a fun time playing together. Qavah also opened a package that came from Aunt Judy. It was some doll clothes made from the leftover fabric of the dress Whitney sewed last summer.
Saturday morning, I attended a surprise Birthday party for my friend Effie at the local Petticoats and Petit Fours Tea Room. There were eight girls that attended the party. I dressed up. The food was delicious and Effie was quite, joyfully surprised! It was definitely a celebration!
Saturday afternoon, my grandparents arrived. Saturday night us girls (minus Qavah) and Paul Burton attended a harp concert. The concert was sponsored by the local Scottish Highlands Society and was one of the best events I've attended in a long time. The music was all Scottish and Irish. During the intermission, I even got to enjoy shortbread and Irish tea. Splendid!
After Saturday's events, I wasn't sure I would be able to attend Church this morning. However, I woke up feeling refreshed. So, we got to go to Church as a family. The service was a blessing indeed. After Church, we ate at a local Mexican restaurant with some friends. Then, it was time for a Sabbath nap! Tonight, we had small group. Dad continued his series on Joshua and we had a good prayer time, filled with many praises to our Heavenly Father.
Now, Mom is finishing putting Qavah to bed. When she is done, the two of us are going to end our weekend by watching our next Bible study video. Hopefully, tomorrow will be another day in which I feel well and can accomplish a lot of writing on my senior thesis. Either way, it's been a weekend filled with many delightful memories.
Qavah with her new doll clothes: (By the way, that hat Qavah is wearing is one Paul Burton knitted. He also made one for her doll)
Waiting for Effie:
Surprising Effie:
Effie and Me:
Praise Him for such a wonderful weekend!! Answered prayer is such a blessing -- and to know that life can be wonderful and fun and full (even if only every now and then) is certainly a blessing too :) Praising God for His glories today. Love, Aleah
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteGlad your weekend went so well. I hope you have many more like it!
Love,
Mike
Yeaaa for the good weekend! It makes my heart happy to know what a full, fun time you had with your family and friends! God is soo good. He is fulfilling his promises to you - thank you for letting us watch and learn!
ReplyDeleteJes
Hey Girl, I am so glad that you enjoyed your weekend. If anyone deserves some "normal time" it is certainly you!! And there is nothing like being able to worship at church on a Sunday morning, after being away for so long. I pray God will continue blessing you with refreshing days, and continue to give your family the strength to keep on keepin' on.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Karen Tillman