Sunday, May 06, 2007
Week Past 04/30-05/06/07
House Blessing
Sat 05/05 or Cinco de Mayo we had our house blessed by Deacon Darryl. Three houses were actualy scheduled that day. First (11:30 am) was Ross and Axel's home. Then ours at 1:00 pm. The third house at 3:30 pm was Fred's and Ayesha's. We are all about 10 minutes drive from each other. We are very grateful that the Deacon was kind enough to accomodate all of us. It was a long day for him and his wife. I hope they did enjoyed the company. The Deacon even showed his singing prowess by doing a number on the magic mike before they finally got to go home.
The guests had to shuffle from one place to another. It was like a fiesta for them. The weather also cooperated. It rained mid morning then the sky cleared rest of the day.
We are also grateful for some of W's co worker who helped out in preparing the food and cleaning the dishes: Barry, Jen, Perl, Jason and other new faces whose names escapes me. Mea culpa.
The food. There's plenty of them. Days before, W would consult me on what and the amount of food to prepare. I would listen to her suggestions and give her my recommendations. But I know for a fact that none of it would happen. Once she's in the kitchen doing her work better clear out of the way. After giving food to take home to most of our guests I'm still looking at about a week or two of left over food to consume. Following day...
Sun 05/06 I drove W and Lucy to the airport for their flight to Chicago. Then went to work. Reality.
Pics below shows the Deacon leading the prayer to start the house blessing. Left pic (in color) some of the new faces in W's staff. Bottom pic (in B&W) the not so "new" staff. Most are now here for a long-term assignment. Bottom right pic are the "seasoned veterans"; l-r: Anna, W, Lucy and Linus.
