Wow, I had no idea it has been so long since I posted, I'm so sorry! Last week was pretty busy, but I don't remember a whole lot about it. The weather was really nice, which made after-school fun because the kids got to play outside for a while. I was actually just trying to get through the week because this week is their Spring Break...which means, NO AFTER-SCHOOL!! I am SO excited to have a break! My schedule is already filling up, but its with fun stuff that I want to do, and its so nice to have the freedom to do things. Tomorrow I am going to a movie with some of the teens and then on Thursday we are having a sleepover with them. I also need to fit in some time with kids this week too...and time to clean my house, but I think I can handle that.
This past weekend was really wonderful for me. I left Philly on Friday morning and drove to South Boston, Virginia to visit my family for the weekend. It was a BEAUTIFUL day, and while I usually hate making the 7 hour drive by myself, I actually had an amazing trip! I got a book on tape from Cracker Barrel and it kept me entertained the entire ride. It was a great book! Add to that beautiful weather outside and it felt like the perfect day. (I love to read, travel, and I love being outside...so it was all of that rolled into one!). I got to my parents house in exactly 7 hours and my brother's new dog, Duke, was there to meet me at the door. He is the cutest and sweetest thing (he's a boxer puppy, only about 3 months old); I am in love with him! Of course, my parents' dog, Malcolm was there to greet me as well, so I felt at home immediately. I enjoyed spending the evening with my parents. I hadn't slept much the night before, so I went to bed pretty early and slept like a log (which I don't usually do in Philly).
I got up on Saturday and went to the gym with my dad and my brother. They almost killed me, and I am still having a hard time walking because of the intense leg workout my brother took me through, but we had a lot of fun. That night all of us (including my brother's fiance, Suzanne) went out to dinner and then my parents and I rented a movie, which we watched before heading off to bed. Not too much activity, but a GREAT day! I feel so refreshed!
Sunday I got the opportunity to visit a church in South Boston that is interested in supporting me. It was really fun to meet new people and to go to a different church. I can't remember the last time I went to a Sunday Morning service (in America) that wasn't at Cornerstone! The sermon was amazing and really challenging, and the people were wonderful. They have already invited me back to speak at a women's event that they are having, which should be really great!
After church, my mom and I decided to go shopping (normally I hate shopping, but we were shopping for her prayer pal, Samantha, so it was fun). We had to go to the doctor first to get some blood tests for me, and while we were there my mom started feeling bad, so she got checked out as well. Its a good thing she did because she actually was sick, but the doctor was able to give her a prescription and she should be fine in a few days. We're still waiting on the results from my blood tests, but I'm not worried.
After our fun at the doctor's office, we shopped for a few hours and then went home exhausted. We both took naps...as did my dad (although he will tell you he was watching the race) and the dog. I didn't wake up until dinner! It always amazes me how much I sleep when I go home...
Over dinner my parents and I watched another movie, "The Holiday". Its a romantic comedy, so my dad wasn't too impressed with it, but it is my new favorite movie. I LOVED it!!! When the movie was over my parents went to bed, but I was wide awake thanks to my nap. So, I got to spend some good time reading and writing in my journal (both of which I LOVE doing).
I got up early this morning and left for Philly around 7. I stopped at another Cracker Barrel, returned the book on tape and got another one. This book was just as good as the first, and got me all the way back to Philly. The weather was once again beautiful, so the ride was again perfect. It was a GREAT way to end my trip.
So, now I am back in Philly and ready to go; I feel really refreshed from my weekend. Like I said, this week is going to be a bit different from other weeks since I don't have After-School, but I know I will have plenty to do. I am excited for the change of pace.
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