Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Lunch out

We left early this morning for a trip down to Howard County again.  This time Ken was going to the train show in Tomonium and he dropped me off at Mary Jo's house.  Her son and daughter were there too and we had a nice morning chatting and catching up.

I emailed Christina (Pastor's wife, my Sunday school teacher and friend) that I was coming down to see Mary Jo and that we were going to go to out to lunch and asked if she would like to come too.  Also to ask the other ladies from class if they would like to come join us because it would be nice to see them all again.  Not only did Christina ask them, but she put a sign up sheet out in the foyer of church.  I even made the bulletin with my picture in it.  : )  Wow!!
Christina ended up not being able to make it but 9 people signed up and we met at Applebee's and had a fun time talking, laughing and catching up.  It touched my heart that so many were willing to give up part of their Saturday to have lunch with me.  Nice to know they still think of me after being away all this time.

I went back to Mary Jo's house again after lunch and Ken picked me up later after he left the train show and we headed back home. 

It was a lovely day and a memory maker.

It was nice to get back home again where a traffic jam is 4 cars lined up. : )
I was having such a nice time that I forgot all about taking pictures.

Hope you enjoyed your day.
happyone : )
No matter what looms ahead,
if you can eat today,
enjoy today,
mix good cheer with friends today,
enjoy it and bless God for it.
~ Henry Ward Beecher
 Three Happy Things Today
  1. Spending the day with Mary Jo
  2. Eating lunch and enjoying time with friends
  3. Arriving back home safe and sound

7 comments:

Jeanne said...

What a nice welcome! I know they were glad to have you in for a visit.

Rathi said...

Gestures like these really do make one's day. I remember the best times I have had with my friends are those spontaneous calls and plans that just happen without waiting out on them, without too much planning. I am glad you had a good day, Karen.

Vee said...

A very special day when you are joined by so many friends wishing to see you!

Deb J. in Utah said...

What a special day for you. Friends truly are a blessing from God. Have a Happy Sunday!

Anonymous said...

We really enjoyed having you.
I sent you an e-mail. Mary Jo

Sue said...

What a special time you had, I have always measured my true friends by this,... We always pick up right where we left off.
Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sue

o2bhiking said...

Of course they would gladly spend part of their Saturday with you. Good friends are a true gift. I am glad that you had a fun time. Art