Lunch With Surrogate, AuntConi, & MushaBelly
Today I had lunch with surrogate and auntconi, who were traveling through on their way to Florida. We enjoyed a nice meal at a favorite place of mine, SweetTomatoes. Of course I had to take my fantastic granddaughter along, and she stole the show, as usual. My blogging buddies expended considerable effort to entertain my little one. And they presented her with a cute and annoying little gift, something I previously did not know to exist, a MushaBelly Chatter. It's a chubby little sheep, somewhat reminiscent of surrogate in appearance, that bleats a strange and unsettling little drawl when squeezed. Of course, maybe surrogate behaves in a similar manner? One day I must ask a fellow and anonymous blogger if this is true? Anyhow, Skylar has dragged the gift around for much of the day, innocently annoying dear ole PaPa. Thanks, my friends.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a t-Blog gathering? It's rather unlikely, I imagine, because most of us are working, broke, and likely a good bit of both. Still, it would be nice. I'll volunteer my place for the meetings!
Tomorrow, I'll be making a trip to pick up my mom. She is having a tough time and needs to spend some time with us and also with my brother's family in nearby Marietta. I wish a lot of things- that we would be in closer proximity, that I would have abundant financial resources to more fully meet her needs, that she would be more able to care for herself, etc. But, it is what it is, and I know it is a privilege to do what I can. So I do not begrudge this opportunity to care for her. Here is what I know will happen, for the situation has played out before: Mom will stay for a day or two, then insist upon returning to her difficult and lonely place. She still has her faculties and health, and so we will have to take her back home. Sometimes I wonder if she is simply getting even with me for all of my crazy behavior as a teen and young adult?
Our fellow-blogger, kurtmaddox, has asked some challenging questions about the Bible. I intend to write some blogs in response, perhaps a series seeking to answer some of the tough questions about the Bible. Stay tuned.
And, thanks for being part of what I consider to be the best blogging community around. And, a big thanks to Nick and Rocky for not pulling the plug on this place!
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auntconi (
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02.12.08 (9:31 pm)
I loved every minute of our time together ~ it went by way too quickly. Perhaps the opportunity will present itself again. I surely hope so.
Skylar is such a sweetie ~ no wonder PaPa is proud of her. Please give her an extra hug and a kiss from auntconi!
Thank you again for spending a part of your busy day with surrogate and I ~ we spoke of how nice it was to spend time with you as we traveled down the road.
I am sorry we did not meet Debbie, but as you said, "someone in the family has to work" (hehehe) and so she was unable to join us. We will work on the scheduling to include her next time.
Fond memories! ((hugs))
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surrogate (
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02.12.08 (10:41 pm)
I liked meeting Skylar - and the flat-bellied old man she dragged along too.
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mimi (
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02.13.08 (3:50 am)
Sending prayers to you and your family and glad you had a good time! xoxoxo
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PastorDave (
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02.13.08 (6:15 pm)
Reply to: auntconi
It was fun. Both of you guys are so nice. And, being treated to a meal was extra fine. We'll certainly get together again. Tell mimi I said a big hello.
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PastorDave (
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02.13.08 (6:17 pm)
Reply to: surrogate
Flat-bellied... Ahh, you jest! It was fun, and she adores the little sheep. I'm afraid, if I'm not careful, our jealous little dog with attack and tear it to shreds. The sheep, I mean.
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PastorDave (
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02.13.08 (6:17 pm)
Reply to: mimi
Thanks, my friend.
posted by:
OldSchool (
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02.13.08 (6:20 pm)
That is very cool that you all have become friends in "real life" in addition to here on tblog.
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auntconi (
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02.13.08 (6:58 pm)
Reply to: OldSchool
Yes, I think it is so cool also ~ just absolutely love it!
posted by:
inkspector (
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02.14.08 (7:56 am)
That is great.
tBlog is suppose to be a social networking community and I guess you have proven that.
I am happy that you all had a great time!
Yes -- it is great that the plug has not been pulled on this place! I don't know where I would be without it.
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PirateGirl (
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02.14.08 (9:17 am)
"...It's a chubby little sheep, somewhat reminiscent of surrogate in appearance, that bleats a strange and unsettling little drawl when squeezed. Of course, maybe surrogate behaves in a similar manner?"
*I'm SURE I heard auntconi say that that is how Surr sounds when he's driving ;)
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bawdy (
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02.14.08 (10:46 am)
Good luck with your mom..I hope the visit helps.
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kurtmaddox (
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02.17.08 (1:24 am)
Hey, you and I could cap the 1st Annual tBlog Friends Gathering with a debate titled, "How Could a Loving Creator Sanction Genocide?"
Man am I jealous that you folks got to have lunch together! What fun!!
