The expression is, “A day late and a dollar short.” But I don’t think that applies in our case. We’ve had a very busy few days. (Please Vanilla, I hope I have this right wrt. few. :pray: )
Friday, we celebrated Dad’s birthday. That meant four hours of travel time, which was worth it for the family gathering. I called it a paucity of family because some were not able to attend. 🙁
Saturday was the church’s annual hog roast, car show and blood drive. That was an all-day commitment.
Sunday was the annual Sunday School Rally Day. Sylvia was in charge and had lots to do. At noon, we had a nice carry in dinner. There were two women who had birthdays and Sunday was our anniversary, so we went through the line first. :up: Sylvia was exhausted when we returned home. She spent the afternoon resting while I watched the NASCAR race from Saturday night. Rain delayed the night race start by about 90 minutes. Less than half-way through, there was another delay that lasted nearly an hour. I went to bed at a reasonable hour after setting up the DVR to record a couple of extra hours. (Just in case . . . and it did prove necessary.)
Monday, we decided we were only a day late, and we were not a dollar light. The sign was right. I asked where she would like to go. She hesitated and I suggested Papa Vino’s.
Sylvia responded, “I knew you were going to say that.” She had been thinking the same thing. So we had a beautiful meal in a very pleasant venue. I am amazed at how simple the food appears and yet how great it tastes. (There is probably a parable in there somewhere.)
As we do each year, we recommit ourselves to each other for as many years as God sees fit to grant us. I am so blessed.
Happy Anniversary – Annual intimate dinner with each other is great…the parable of the food…
Parable of the Great Banquet (14:16)
“Jesus replied: ‘A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.’ ” (14:16)
Two elements to note here: (1) This was to be a “great” banquet, and (2) many guests were invited. The host has planned a large feast with room for a great number of guests. This is no small, intimate gathering.[2]
The food must have been great on your anniversary. A banquet in heaven awaits those that prepare to taste the reward. As the bible reference states many people were invited…none of which will taste the great banquet.
May God continue to bless both of you and your ministry to others with many years together.
Thanks Robert. It is good to get away from home and the daily routine. With just the two of us, it is nice to relax and enjoy the time and the pleasure of being together without interruptions or duties. 😀
So glad you two got to do something for just YOU. I’ve only known you a short while, and actually in person for less than a month, but you are some of my favorite people. Hoping you get to have many more years!
It was nice for us to be together and enjoying ourselves. :up:
Sylvia and I feel the same way about you. It was more like we had a reunion than a first meeting last month. 😀
Happy Anniversary!!! :yea: :yea: i meant to comment on the big day, but life interrupted…
I’m sorry I haven’t been commenting. I have been in such a hurry lately. I read your blog on my mobile phone browser, but it’s so hard to post comments on that thing! i am here, just “lurking.” 😳
Life has a way of doing that to us, doesn’t it? :banghead: No problem with the comments. 🙂 I really do understand. I’m frequently remiss on leaving comments, but I never miss reading a post. I guess that means that I “lurk” too. :oh:
Sometimes that which looks most simple can be unexpectedly complex
That is true. And that can be most satisfying.