Had a lot of rain and been a cool spring. Days have been just lovely and nights cool. Had several opportunities to take Dad out in the wheel chair and walk him up and down the sidewalk. He seemed to enjoy it. Last evening we went to see him instead of going to the VBS closing program. I suggested that we go out and sit outside for awhile. He really didn't want to go, but I got him to say he would. We were out for a few minutes, and I asked him if he wanted to go in. "No, this is rather delightful. I don't want to go in." We enjoyed the evening for about an hour. 
Been getting ready for the Big garage sale of the year. I had gone through enough stuff of Dad's and some of our things that I had boxes floor to ceiling in the back print room, the south bay of the garage, and the room back of the garage. Andy and Melissa came down last Thursday evening, and we opened up with a flourish. We had a constant stream of people from 7:30 till 6 p.m. on Friday and from 7:30 till one on Saturday. I advertised it as an estate garage sale.
Our local paper has a reputation for getting things messed up. Sure enough, the house number was wrong, it was 103 instead of 1003. Called them Thursday evening and left a message. Returned a call Friday and was told that all would be well with that evening's paper. Hmmmmm......still 103.
Was interesting that a couple of little old ladies came saying that they had gone into the "piercing parlor" but they didn't have garage sale things around. We had posted signs in the 100 block of Elm so that people would know.
There were 5 groups in the sale, and our gross sales were $1,355 for the 2 days. Held the sale yesterday, and we had sales of $366, and that was with most everything half the price. Today it started raining at 4 a.m. and is still raining. The Lord knows that there is still a bunch of stuff left. Am planning on a "Bag sale" today. Everything is in the garage and will be able to stay that way for people to look it over. Knew that there was a possibility of rain today so planned things as we quit last evening.
VBS was a good week. We had rain one day, but recreation took place in our new "bus barn" of sorts. We topped 150 on Wednesday, but haven't heard what Thursday and Friday's attendance was. This year in crafts we didn't open one can of paint. Can't believe it. We did foamie door knob holders, fabric covered paper mache photo frames, Gospel bracelets, and wire name sculptures accented with colored wire and beads. Had excellent help and the Lord allowed everything to proceed smoothly.
Well now have to focus on upcoming weddings. Have one boka done and the bride e-mailed me and told me that she absolutely loves it. If she is loves it, then I love it. It is very beautiful. We had a rocky start, as the first photos showed the bride that she wanted changes. I endeavor to get the flowers right so that the bride will love them and enjoy her big day. I made up the boka as per her instructions, but when she saw the pictures she wanted a total redo, and that's okay with me. Here's the way it is now.
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