It isn't morning, nor am I on the sun porch. Ms. Kate and I sat out there for three hours this morning just gabbing about everything and nothing at all. We went through a pot and a half of coffee.  It was a most enjoyable morning and I didn't want to stop and write a blog.

It was a beautiful morning out there though. There were Cardinals everywhere this morning as well as several Titmouse, lots of Goldfinches, Blue-jays, and Robins. The only thing missing this morning were the squirrels. We only had one n the yard at any one tine the whole morning. That was strange, but it was also very enjoyable.

So, --- today we took advantage of the beautiful weather and went for a convertible ride. The temp was 77 degrees, the sun was shining, and the wind was mild. We took a small road trip to Vincennes, IN which is around fifty miles from our house, to eat at a place called Montana Mikes. We've eaten there several times and have always enjoyed it; however, today was sorely disappointing. the service wasn't very good and the food was worse. We only go there a couple of times a year, and we may just skip a year. But the ride and being out in a beautiful spring day made it worth the trip.

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday and it will be Confirmation Sunday. I assume that will mean a larger than usual crowd at the churches as the relatives of the confirmands come in for the big day. We made a lot of extra bulletins. Tomorrow also kicks off Holy Week. We have a Maundy Thursday service this week an then Easter Sunrise service next Sunday.

So, my prayers today are prayers of gratitude for the seven young people that have decided that they wish to become members of the church tomorrow. I pray that they will remember the promises they are making to the church and to God concerning following their faith journey and church participation. So many get confirmed and then we don't see them until they want to have a wedding in the church.

Have a blessed evening.