Ahhhh, the weekend.

As this week draws to a close and the weekend is here, it feels good to reflect on all that was accomplished in this week.

It was a doctor-less week in the office, which often can be quite boring, but this week was full, full, full! Bless the good doc's heart - he left us a 'to do' list. Heather and I diligently trudged through forms and files, tracked down insurance claims, painted the office and did spring cleaning. Honestly, I think that she and I will need next week off as vacation.

On top of the work routine, I attended my Diakonia class on Tuesday evening. I just love these classes. It's a great time of fellowship and growth. The pastor currently teaching our Creeds and Confessions class is young and she is a hoot. We have great discussion, laughs and food. Even though the drive is long and the night is late, I look forward to being with this group to get me centered and fill me up.

Wednesday evening was our soup supper and Lenten service at church followed by a great new book study on the Centered Life. Again, another great opportunity to be filled up with the Holy Spirit and fellowship with my church family.

On Thursday morning, I played hooky from work a few hours and had breakfast out with a friend followed by a little shopping for a bridal shower we are hosting this weekend. It always surprises me how renewed I feel after spending time with a friend sharing laughter and crazy stories. I am thankful that we are able to squeeze these times into busy schedules occasionally. It seems, sadly enough, that as we go through our day-to-day work, family, school and home routines that our friendships sometimes fall by the wayside. And like all relationships, they need to be nurtured and jump started every now and then. Thank you, Sue, for the fun Thursday morning.

And speaking of relationships, tomorrow my hubby and I are having a date! Woo Hoo! You see, he works midnights and I work days. We see each other briefly every morning long enough for a 'how was your night?' a quick kiss and I'm out the door to my job for the day. In the evening, it's the reverse when he heads out, kisses me good night and I go to bed. Nurturing this relationship takes some careful planning and sometimes sacrifice. We both just love to snatch every opportunity to have our granddaughter for an evening or overnight, but I had to decline one such opportunity this weekend in order to spend one whole day with my husband. I have no idea what we are going to do (probably dinner and grocery shopping lol) but I know we need to have this time together to get reacquainted and maybe have a conversation more than 30 seconds long!

Sunday morning will be church and in the afternoon is the bridal shower for a good friend who will be married in May. Tom will be off to bed in the afternoon since he has to work again on Sunday night.

Monday morning will bring reality back in full force, sort of like a tsunami after the earthquake. We will be busy, busy, busy this week after doc's vacation, but hey, that's the price we pay for any of us having time off.

I pray for you all the relaxation of a day off of work and running, renewal and rejuvenation in lazy Saturday and the fulfilling grace and love our Jesus Christ on Sunday.