Blakely's Blessing Day

Steve, Michael, and I went to Blakely's blessing yesterday. It was held outside in Evon and Gerardo's backyard.

It was a lovely ceremony and nice luncheon. We sat with Grandma Howe and visited - reminiscing about her days as a Mormon Missionary in Hawaii.
Just at the end of the luncheon, the black clouds rolled in and the rain downpoured, freaking Michael out. He wanted to immediately go to the car and get in, so our exit yesterday was easier than normal! Poor Mike got soaked and wanted Steve to change his shirt as soon as they got home.

I took a little more time and drove around the house we'd seen for sale close by the pond - just a couple blocks away. Only time will tell what will happen with that. The house itself is very plain - just a red brick rambler, but the YARD! It is all behind the house, making the lot deep, and it is covered with mature trees, ensuring privacy. I just may have to have a realtor take me through!

Afterward, I came home and we ate and watched tv, which is the perfect end to a Sunday.

♥ Melody

June's Grandma's Tuna Noodle Salad

June's Grandma's Tuna Noodle Salad

Cook 1 lb of Ditalini noodles as directed, and then stir in -
2 cups mayo
1/4 cup cream or milk (I used half & half)
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 or 3 cans of tuna (I used 2)

salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp of black pepper)
Stir together well.

If it is too dry after it sits, stir in a little more mayo. I am told it is even better after sitting overnight in the fridge.

5 years at St Mary's Church

Yesterday marks the day of my 5 year anniversary at St Mary's Church.
5 years before, on a Friday, I went to Al Anon in the library St Mary's Church.
I was intrigued by the red front doors and the stained glass windows, and I really wanted to see the stained glass from inside the church proper, but the doors were locked that day. I resolved to go to church that Sunday and see them from the inside, and I did. I also did research on what the red doors symbolized (old time sanctuary) and what The Episcopal Church's doctrine was - it was the inclusive church I was looking for, and I've been there every since.

It is interesting to me that St Mary's Church has been in that same spot since 1907, but until that day I never realized that it existed, though it is only 6 blocks (on the same road, no less!) from the house I grew up in from 13 years old on. I must have driven by it hundreds of times!

Who would've thought when I showed up hurt and wounded from addiction and loss of my religion that day in 2014 that 5 years later I would be starting an EfM group as the mentor, using that same room in the library.

♥ Melody