Closing out the week

Reeee-vival
Wednesday was our second revival service of the month, and the sanctuary was chock full of visitors. Our youth group threw theirselves into gear and invited friends.

It was so great after church to go outside to my car and see all these kids running around outside, and know there were still so many people inside fellowshipping. I guess that may be a feeling that you would only know if you attend a small church, but I know that God is really going to do something in this revival.

The plan is this: Sunday nights* and Wednesday nights through the month of September will be regularly scheduled services with our evangelist preaching. Throughout the week, we will be bombarding our neighborhoods with doorknocking. There are many backsliders in the area that we have been praying to return.

On a side note - the evangelist is rather shortwinded.

You will not hear me complain about this.

Fire from the holy ... roast?

Shout out to Kentucky Section U!

Tomorrow night is our yearly sectional bonfire youth rally. Normally it is held in October, but that usually just invites rain and cold. This Friday is forecasted to be in the lower 80's.

Therefore, what to wear? In times past, it is cool enough to wear a sweater, boots, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, but it's still flip-flop weather. You won't catch me near a bonfire in flip-flops though, I like my toes raw.

I wish it were cool enough to call up Lee Ann and borrow her ensemble.

Responsible citizens help the economy
That would be me, helping the economy. I bought a new phone.



Sweet, isn't it? I hope someone somewhere is eating a good meal because I bought a new toy I didn't need.


*Sunday mornings are a whooole 'nother post - stay tuned

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On burning supper

I know this will surprise those who know me well, but I'm not the domestic goddess that I portray myself to be.

Therefore, when I cook, it's pretty much a given that something will go wrong. Recently, I managed to set off the smoke alarm not once, not twice, but three times in one week.

In.One.Week.

Don't get me wrong. I can cook for a specific event, or even have dinner for company. Brownies are my specialty. It's the every day basic, honey-it's-your-favorite-macaroni-and-cheese normal meals that trip me up.

I'm learning to make one part of supper that actually requires thought and preparation, and open cans/boxes for the rest. My definition of "from scratch" means if I had to use electricity to make it, it was "from scratch." Can I get an amen?

Tonight is perfection, at this point. BBQ ribs in the oven, coleslaw from the deli ready to serve, and Bush's baked beans in a can, ready and waiting to be heated. Frozen corn on the cob sounds good, too.

What's your kitchen hangup?

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This really happened

2am early Friday morning, last week

I answered the phone like normal, "Thank you for calling [Large Office Supply Company], my name is Liz, how can I help you?"

Her: I'd like to buy a gift card. Can you deliver that to me?

Me: Unfortunately, those are sold only in the stores. Can I locate your local store for you?

Her: Well, you see, it's for my dad, and it's a surprise. But I was in a car accident last year, and now I'm a paraplegic and I can't get into the store without him taking me.

Me: I certainly understand your predicament, but unfortunately--

Her: (sobbing and wailing) I have no legs! And my wheelchair tire is flat! (muffled laughter in the background from more than one voice. Yes, I can tell it was more than one voice. I'm on the phone all day long, for crying out loud)

Me: I can give you the phone number for the store, maybe they can work something out for you.

Her: (more *fake* wailing) And my tire is flaaaaat! *Click*


A never-ending source of blog fodder, my job.


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Five Degrees of Separation and Other Randomnity

This is the month in my life, and random weighs very heavily

Ohio to Zimbabwe to Kentucky

I have a rousing rendition of "It's a small world, after all" going through my head. Check out this chain of events:

• I met L in college seven years ago, whose brother is married to T's aunt.
  
• My husband and I taught a bible study two years ago to T & her husband G, and they are faithful members of our church now.
• T & G invited Mr & Mrs B to our kickoff service for the revival last night.
• I know Mr & Mrs B because they work at the call center that I work for from home.
• If Mrs B didn't actually speak in tongues last night, I would be very surprised. I'm looking for a complete filling of the Holy Ghost in this couple's life during our revival.
  

Speaking of Ohio...

While I would love to leave the sports arena to those who actually know what they are talking about, my beloved Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked #1!

I thought they were #2, but my husband lovingly advised me that just because they finish #2 at the end of the last season doesn't mean they stay there in 1st place loser's. I stand corrected.

OSU walloped Northern Illinois (who are they?) yesterday 35-12.

Big game Saturday at Texas. I'm desperately trying to figure out how to finagle a good seat at Applebee's for the last half, at least.

While you are sleeping in

I am laboring. Alas, this is the only holiday I've had to work all year long, and it has to be on the most perfect day since May. 72 degrees, partly cloudy, no rain in sight.

And I am here at home, on the phone, advising a customer that we cannot reissue their rebate check for them just because they didn't spend it before they left the country. 2. Years. Ago.

Good thing my morning shift is over at 1, so I can join our church picnic before all the ham is gone. And also, a good thing that Kroger's sells potato salad pre-made.


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