Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be make known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
The beginning of April began with a day spent with Lorrie, and Alaina to the Clara City spring craft show.
I hadn't been to that craft show in years, I think maybe the last time I went was with Lorrie.
Mostly, we looked at all the crafts, wishing we could afford to buy some well-made things, but
resisting the urge to splurge, and settled on some small things. Then, we found a cafe in town, and
had lunch, and a caramel latte. Alaina is in to all kinds of crafts. I love that she is interested in them.
We looked at a display of wooden frames that had many of the latest names, and Lorrie was trying to
decide what she liked for girl's names, as her baby she is carrying is a girl. Lorrie looks great, and is feeling great as she carries this little one.
Monday, I met with my retired friends from work. We try to meet the first monday of each month @ McMillian's. It's nice to catch up with each other's lives, esp. after the funerals we all attended.
Earl and I found out our hospice patient was admitted to the hospital, so we stopped by and visited her.
Then, Earl was off to a K of C meeting, and I went to the Oakes for Bev Marcus's retirement party from the hospital. It was a fun time, seeing some of my former co-workers, watching Bev open her gifts, some of them, gag gifts(I made up different gift certificates), and listening to Diane and Becky sing her a song they made up.
I joined a bible study group @ church. We discuss the Sunday readings each week on wednesdays, I talked Earl into joining us, too. We both enjoy it. We also attended the Carmelite meeting in Willmar as we are still considered visitors, til we decide to make a more formal committment. We went to a Hospice appreciation dinner @ Bethel church, which is always very nice.
Sadly, Ron Cramlet passed away, so I made a supper meal for Sharon and family, and dropped it off for them after the wake. He had been sick for a long time, and Earl was his hospice volunteer. They enjoyed their time spent together. Also, this month, several teen suicides occurred. The community has been devastated by them, and have been trying to meet and discuss ways to prevent them.
Warm days finally came in April. We cleaned out flower beds, raked lawn, and began getting ready for Spring! We got the deck swept up, and the patio furniture cleaned. Ah, come spring. my tulips are coming up too. Still waiting for the trees to bud out with leaves. Getting out and walking with the dogs, too.
We visited Ella Mae again, and sadly, found out she died the next day, peacefully. Earl had taken care of her husband three years ago, and she had requested him when she got ill. It was so nice to get to know her.
Easter is upon us, and Earl and I attended Vigil Mass @ St. Mary's, and again, on Easter Sunday, @ Our Lady of the Lakes Mass, where I sang in the choir. It was awesome! Earl carried up the Easter candle both @ the vigil, and @ the Mass on Sunday. Then, since we were not getting together as a family for Easter, we made reservations @ the Oakes, and had dinner there. Afterwards, we took a long walk with the dogs.
The next day, with a lot of help from Earl, we got the front yard raked, and I gave the dogs a bath. We saw Jonnie's last concert, where he plays the bass with the fourth grade.
The next day, we left for Colorado to visit Chris, Chuck, and family. the dogs were put in the kennel, and we stayed for a week.
