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| Guess Who is Back and Giving me Meals Again? |
Guess who returned from her trip to Europe? If you guessed neighbor S, you'd be right! Her husband stopped by in the afternoon to let me know that S and their daughters had arrived at the airport and were on their way home. They had given me both a set of keys to the house and the automatic gate opener, just in case they arrived while her husband was working. However, he was home because he had met with an accident a day or two ago and while he was not badly hurt, his car was damaged and I guess he took a day off from work. Anyway, I gave back the key and the remote for the gate. Later in the evening, S called to thank me for keeping an eye on the house in their absence and to ask me if I'd like to have some dinner! I told her that she had just arrived home and she's already giving me food! But, she said that a friend had brought them dinner and she wanted to give me some. I went over to her house and gave her some tomatoes I had picked this morning and returned her vase (she had given me some flowers before she left). I wore my mask, of course, and we visited for a few minutes. She said she had a lovely time while on vacation, but, she's glad to be back, again.
In the morning, I had boiled two eggs and made egg salad, so brunch was an egg salad sandwich. Dinner was some of the chicken, salad, and baked potato that S had given.
It has been another warm day; a bit humid, too. I brought in the emptied trash can, put away laundry, watched some TV, and started re-reading a book I had on my shelves. My plan is to re-read some of the books and then, donate them. This is a long winded way of decluttering, I know, but, I feel like I owe it to myself (and the books) to read them one last time! In the meantime, I have put in hold requests for two additional books from the library.
Later in the evening, I chatted on the phone with friend R and watered the few house plants that I have.
Today, I am grateful for:
- Neighbor S and daughters returned home safely and her husband is not injured from the accident
- S sharing some of her dinner with me
- Ceiling fans and electricity to run them!
- Books to read (and re-read)
- Phone calls, emails, etc., from friends and familly
Today's joyful activity was visiting with S.
Plans for tomorrow include M's visit to tend to the garden.
How was your Tuesday? What are your plans for Wednesday?
What a lovely neighbour S is. It's nice to go away but nice to return home too and she was very grateful to you for keeping an eye on her home for her.
ReplyDeleteShe really is a wonderful neighbor. I think it is my turn to prepare her a meal and take it over! :)
DeleteHow lovely that S shared their dinner with you - that's got to help with the food budget :)
ReplyDeleteI think your way of decuttering books is the one that works for you, I like it. I don't buy books anymore unless the book I've read borrowed from the library is one I know I will revisit time & time again. It works for me that way.
It was a very lovely thing to do and very kind and generous of her, too. Even more than helping with the food budget, it give me a warm feeling that, even on the first day back, she thought of me and wanted to give me a meal.
DeleteI am not sure if re-reading the books before decluttering is yet another way of procrastinating, but, we shall see! :D I stopped buying books many years ago, but, before that, I used to buy several books a month!
S didn't miss a beat, did she? A nice dinner already. You have great neighbors.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, she hit the ground running, so to speak! She is a wonderful neighbor and friend. I'm blessed to have her in my life.
DeleteGlad the neighbour and daughters arrived home safely. How generous of them to bring you some food. I'm glad her husband is okay despite the accident.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm glad that the neighbors returned home, safely, and her husband didn't get seriously hurt. Wasn't it kind of them to bring me dinner? I think it's my turn to make something and take over to them!
DeleteHow kind of your neighbour! I painted some stones for our neighbour (in the Hotel/restaurant) and they brought us two delicious desserts as a Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI like an egg salad sandwich - I mash mine with mayo. Do you slice your egg or mash it?
Love FD xx
Wasn't it kind of her to share her dinner with me? I'm sure your neighbor appreciated your painted stones and bringing you dessert was a nice way to say Thank You! :)
DeleteI mash my eggs for egg salad and I prefer to use something called Miracle Whip, which is a type of salad dressing (it looks a lot like mayo, but, contains less fat, so it can't be labeled as mayo).
That was very kind of your neighbour. Thank goodness her husband wasn't hurt in the accident. Xx
ReplyDeleteYes, it was very kind of her and yes, thank goodness her husband wasn't hurt in the accident. That would have been a horrible home coming for her, if he had been injured!
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ReplyDeleteThe minute I saw that picture I thought, "Oh S must be home" lol
She is so considerate always thinking of you. You will be back to surprise inserts into your meal planning :)
I am glad she enjoyed her trip. She was gone a while and that does make coming home an especially good feeling.
I forgot to mention in my last post's reply Dancer's messing up your nice clean bed.
That is not good Dancer! Bad cat. :(
Yes, S is back! I'm going to have to learn to say, "No, thank you!" :D
DeleteYes, Dancer is getting old and has some digestive issues from time to time. I was glad I had an extra set of sheets and a washing machine!