Chicks to Later Day

It seems as if my life is a contradiction so many times.  My Book Club, The Church Chicks, met today.  We had a delightful time discussing our latest book, Whistling Dixie in a Nor'easter by Lisa Patton.  She is not the Lisa Patton of Channel 2, but she has the personality to be loved by all who hear her speak. Many of us were able to experience this because she visited us at the end of our time together.  Those of us who were still there had our picture made with her.  She is the lovely lady 2nd from left on  first row.  I love all of these friends.  We may not always agree on our spin of a book, but the discussion is interesting and each person adds a new layer to what we have read.

Many of the friends above are in a different group (wherein lies the contradiction), The Later Day Saints.  Oh, do we enjoy all the activities that our fearless leader, Marilyn, plans for us.  She is enjoying a month at the beach, so...this Sunday I will fill in for her at our Ministry Fair. We hope that others will join us in the fellowship and service that we combine.  We do lunches one a month for Room in the Inn and dinner once a quarter for Hospital Hospitality House.  We have done so many interesting field trips from Adams, TN to Belle Meade Mansion.  During these times we always have opportunities to develop deeper friendships as well as eat at some really great restaurants.  We are bringing back our Salt Shaker get togethers this year.  We have several host a dinner, plan the menu, then different people of the group bring food and break bread together.  Since we will gather 3 times this year, the groups will have a separate dynamic each time we meet.

I like the ability to float from being a "Chick" to a "saint".  In both of these arenas, I see God's Spirit emanating from those I encounter.

May you treasure the moments you spend with friends you love and along the way see God shine through.