Can you believe it is already the middle of November. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here. 

Ms. Kate and I have been busy since I last wrote a blog entry. I told you that all of the girls were coming for a visit over Veteran’s Day. Well, prep for that took days. Kate was determined to get the Christmas card making finished before they came so we could put all of her stuff away. She tends to spread all over the house with her hobby when she is engaged. Unfortunately, the “put away place” is her office which is about a third of the size she needs. But —- somehow we managed to get it in there. Of course there is no prom to walk or move around —- but it’s in there. 

Friday, Lisa and Steph and Julie arrived — Lisa from North Carolina and Stephanie from Oklahoma and Julie from over in New Albany. Saturday Heather and John arrived from California and Jim drove over from New Albany with the dog. Julie, Jim and the dog stayed until Saturday afternoon and then drove back home. She has a test for her class coming up this week sand had to study. Saturday evening we went to Log Inn for supper and Sunday morning we all went to church. I was preaching on Sunday. 

After church we went up to Newburgh and had lunch at Turoni’s Pizza and then to Karen’s house for a visit. Monday, Lisa and Steph boarded their planes and returned home. Monday morning  Heather and John drove to Louisville for their flight home. Now the house is once again “old people quiet”. I miss them already. 

Heather’s hubby John was looking for something to do to help us while he was here and I had told him in advance I had a couple of “tech” issues I wanted him to take a look at. I have my basement area set up for surround sound with some really good Bose speakers but have never been able to get them to work with my television because I know zero about doing that kind of thing. Well, he took a look at my “receiver” and Heather said —- “You’re getting a new sound receiver for Christmas” and Steph said “and you’re getting a new DVD player from me.” I guess both were so old they were just worn out. So, off they went and bought new stuff. John spent most of Sunday afternoon hooking everything up and making sure it all was compatible. Last evening I spent the evening down in music surround sound heaven. LOL

The great news from us today though is that Kate had a office visit with the heart group yesterday and it was the best visit she has had in months. She has not gone back in to AFib, her strength is slowly coming back and she will start Cardiac Therapy on Monday. She is feeling really good for a change. So, I thank any and all of you you who have been lifting her up in prayer. Of course, I firmly believe the visit from the girls has a lot to do with that. 

So, —- my friends, you are caught up to date on us. I pray you will have a wonderful week full of God’s grace and peace.