Weekend Update (a week late)

Ok, so I'm late with the St. Louis visit, but trust me I have a good excuse. Its been a tough week. I thank everyone for their prayers. Keep them coming!

I spent A LOT of quality time with my parents. In fact I don't think I've spent that much time at home with my parents since before I got my drivers license. But I enjoyed every minute of it. (ok maybe every minute is a bit much, but taken on an hourly average it was good.) (kidding mom and dad, i love you!!!!)

On Friday morning I had coffee and wonderfully uplifting time with my friend Tina. After, my parents and I spent the afternoon in Historic St. Charles Missouri. Cute little town. I was unaware the it was the original state capitol. We ate at the Little Hills Winery and sipped on some of MO's finest red wine. We then headed home, stopping by Glendale's Annual Ice Cream Social. It was fun. I visited with old neighbors and caught up on the latest news (like where the new town stop sign is going. hot stuff i tell ya). Then just to throw in some more calories for the day we went to Ted Drew's. Always a favorite. If you've never been or haven't gone in a while you must go. Best frozen concoctions ever.

Saturday and Sunday were lazy days around the house. We ran a few errands and worked out in the yard. Attended Mid-county church on Sunday. One Saturday stop we made was to North City Church of Christ. They recently purchased a beautiful old catholic church and have begun renovations and plans to turn it into an amazing out reach program. If you are in St. Louis and have a desire to be part of a truly inspiring inner city program defiantly check them out. I pray for their endurance. Its quite a project!

My favorite day was Monday. I got to have lunch with an old friend and her precious, precious daughter. Andrea and I became friends over 14 years ago. Could be longer, but that's as far as I am willing to date myself. We have the typical story, we were great friends, grew a part, re-located to different cities, and joyously reconnected! Andrea, I truly cherished our time together. You have grown into an amazing mother, and beautiful woman inside and out!

Truman traveled like a pro and was a perfect angel all weekend. He even got me upgraded to first class on the way to St. Louis! There are only two dogs allowed in each cabin on the plane. Fortunately, two dogs had already been checked in the coach cabin so the only space left for he and I was in First Class. How cool! He charmed everyone in the cabin and was even offered his own bottled water. Pampered Pooch! And though you might have a tough time getting them to admit it, my parents fell in love with Truman too. They even started referring to each other as Grandma & Grandpa to him! Unfortunately, even though Truman has been house broken for some time he did have two 'accidents' on the carpet. However, now that I think about it, in both cases neither Mom or myself were around and Dad was the only witness....hmmm.

I hope everyone had a great shortened week. God continues to bless my life, and Satan continues to counter attack. I am so encouraged by the notes and messages you all leave. Thanks again.