Charleston

Peter and I went to Charleston for Memorial day weekend-the Spoleto festival was going on and I got to enter a couple of pictures in an art show.  We also visited the market where people from the past 200 years would come to shop-there were no slaves sold there but people did send their slaves to buy food and other stuff there as well-of course now it is used as a flea market.  I love shopping for bargains and I got a pearl ring for $5.  We did go to the slave museum-it is a shame that people thought it was acceptable at one time to own another human being and make them work for you. Peter said some of his ancesators had own slaves something he is not proud of.  I like to think slavery would have ended on his own when the ecomony changed from farming to industry but unfortunately it took a war the Civil War to end such an injustice. We took a boat ride to see where the Civil War started at Ft. Sumpter.  Peter is a history buff so really enjoys visiting historical sites.  We also went to Folly Beach and enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather and it is already hot and it is not technically summer yet so the ocean water felt good. It was good to get away for a romantic getaway plus I mixed some work with it as well with my art work.   

Mother's day

I am going to jump ahead here to Lindsay book 5 and say that I enjoyed my mothers day with our kids. We went to church where they recognized all the mothers and grandmothers by having us stand up and on the way out the door we were each given a rose.  Later on we went out to dinner at Chili's. That afternoon I got to take a nap uninterrupted. Later on that night they gave me presents and Peter gave me a necklace and matching earrings and they also gave me an ice cream cake with cookies in cream from Dairy Cream which is one of my favorites. I feel truly blessed to have such a great family. 

Easter

Peter and I celebrated Easter by attending a special service at church-it is wonderful we serve a risen Savior!
The Easter bunny came and filled our Easter basket with my favorite candy Reese cup bunny.
Then we went to Jane and Jonathan's house and we had a yummy Easter dinner with ham and all the trimmings and I made a pineapple caserole which was a big hit.They invited some friends over that had no place to go which is nice they are so generous. I am blessed to have a nice family that I married into since I am so far from home.  I will call my family later in Scotland.  

Debbie's counseling

I went with Debbie to her counseling appointment to help her deal with her dysfunctional family and the problems that came about after her pimp got her selling herself and taking drugs.  She is doing so much better with the help of God in her life-I am so proud of her.  She has quit the drugs but still has some self-esteem issues.  I am there to support her the best way I know how.  I am glad he is available for Saturday appointments.

Good Friday

Today Lindsay and Peter went to the Good Friday service at their church and she imagined what it was like for Christ to have been beaten and had his hands and feet pierced and hung on a cross and suffered such an injustice when he never did anything wrong but he endured the pain to be the sacrifical passover lamb on our behalf. His blood cleanses us from our sins for he could have called on the angels to come and rescue him but it was his love for sinful people that kept him there by by his stripes we are healed.  While we were yet sinners Christ died for us even though we are undeserving of his mercy it is by his death and resurrection we can go to heaven when we die but unfortunately we still have to live in a fallen world and there are a lot of hurting people who need God in their lives.    

Lindsay's been working out

Lindsay just got home from the gym-she rode the exercise bike, did some weight machines and then did some sit-ups. I got to keep my arms in shape with the weights. I want to look good for Peter.

Lindsay's back from the church retreat

We had a wonderful time spending time with our church friends and trying to discern God's will for my life. Last night Peter and I did a traditional folk dance called the Viriginia Reel and Square dancing not the sort of proper dance we were taught when we were younger but it was fun and good exercise.