Big Plans

The next few days will be very busy around here. So much so that I am a little bit nervous about it all, however I am sure it will all work out like it usually does.

We have a grave site service for a very dear sister who used to live in this assembly many years ago. Her name is/was Sis. Betha. She was near and dear to our hearts. I remember going to her house many times as a teenager, with all the rest of our church teenagers, just to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. She was a widow back then, but she didn't let that discourage her or slow her down. She had four children of her own, and she was determined to show them the faith. Den, even, lived in her basement when he first struck out on his own, and was engaged to me. So Monday we (the brethren in the northwest) will be saying goodbye. I am not sure how many brethren to expect, but I know based on past experiences it will be a LOT. The brethren are very good about supporting each other in times of need. So the three other sisters and I are making the plans, finding the community building, and deciding how to feed over a hundred people.

Then, Mrs. Martin and her entire family are coming from Oklahoma. We haven't seen them in two years. I haven't even laid my hands on her chubby baby yet, so I am very excited! Well I have to say that my entire family is beaming and can hardly wait, as well. They will be staying for a couple of weeks (although they will be making the rounds to other places and assemblies in this time too), and then I believe her plan is to stick around until my baby is born. We are on the edge of a lot to do, and a lot of excitement.

I don't know if I will make it out to the gravesite since the sisters and I will be preparing for the potluck on Monday, but I will try to get some great photos of our get together afterwards. We appreciate any and all prayers so that this will go smoothly for everyone, but especially for the family who lost Sis. Betha.