I'm running around the house today (again!) getting things ready for our visitors this weekend. My parents and one of my sisters are *camping* out here, at our "B&B" Friday night. My Mom and sister are attending a Ladies Retreat at our church, and, if I can talk Dad into helping (grin) the men are supposed to help serve the 125 ladies in attendance.
Dad's reaction on the phone this morning, when I mentioned the "men serving" thing was priceless: "What, you're joking right? We don't have to serve do we?" My answer, "Now who else would serve Dad, when all the ladies will be sitting down at the tables"?. There was silence on the other end of the line for a moment or two, so I still don't know his "final answer" but I'm sure he'll pitch in, along with several good men from our church.
Our pastor's wife and her daughter-in-law have been planning this conference for months now, and I think even they are a bit overwhelmed at the response. It's the first of this kind of event to be held at our (newly constructed) church building and God has answered prayers, big time. My sister commented the other day, "I'm ready for some spiritual food", and what better way to be fed than to get together with a group of Christian women and worship God through singing, sharing and praying. Our speaker is from Nashville, Tennessee and I believe this will be her first time here in our beautiful province, and maybe even in Canada, I'm not sure. So, in Maritime style, we'll give her a warm and enthusiastic welcome.
That said, I must get back to work with my own *welcome* preparations. Rooms are being freshened up, meals are being planned, the *Miami* room is ready for late night "gab" sessions between sisters and mother (if Mother can stay awake--grin) and oh yes, there's lists to make for the men of the house to attend to. I've got my work cut out for me, wouldn't you say? Till the next time, stay tuned for results of our interesting and fun weekend at the Winder household. Blessings, Barb
Oh yes, I will have pictures for the next post as well!
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