New Fridge!!!

I got a new refrigerator!! I am SO excited!!! My kitchen is seriously now almost finished. I have a new microwave that needs to be put up (its the kind that hangs over the stove), and of course the ever problematic ceiling is still not finished...but I am almost there!! YAY!!!

It has actually been a long process to get this fridge. First, I have to say THANK YOU to some wonderful people who gave me the money for the fridge (not sure if they want their identity revealed). Once I learned about this amazing gift, I went shopping. I ended up finding a fridge that I LOVE at a Sears Outlet store in Delaware (it was 50% off!!! Yay for Sears scratch and dent!). So, on Friday I bought the fridge and they told me that I would have until Monday to pick it up. That's when all the fun started...

Leaving the Sears store on Friday is actually when I twisted my ankle, which pretty much took me out of commission on Saturday. On Sunday I got a truck for a few hours and drove to Delaware to pick up the fridge. My friend Shera came with me, as did 3 kids. (Incidentally, we had some time to kill before I could get the truck so we all hung out at Arbys. The kids were getting bored so I suggested they run laps around the building. They ran 16 laps, and apparently had a blast!)

We got the fridge, loaded it into the truck and drove slowly back to Philly (its about a 30 minute drive normally, but I was terrified the fridge was going to fall off the truck, so it took closer to an hour). Once we got back to Philly I met up with Pastor Joe and a friend to help me take the doors off and get it into the house. Unfortunately, but this time it was dark and had started raining and we had some trouble getting the doors off. Eventually we called Frank (who, I am convinced now more than ever, knows EVERYTHING) and he said he would be able to help in the morning. So, we drove the fridge to the church for the night, and I finally took the kids home around 9. I was exhausted...and still didn't have a fridge.

Frank and Joe came over this morning and within an hour had the fridge in the house and ready to go. The ice maker still has to be hooked up (I have never had one of those before!!) but Frank said he could easily do that this week. (I'm telling you...he knows everything!).

So, the fridge adventure was pretty much over, but I still had a very busy day. I went grocery shopping, unloaded my groceries and then left to pick up 7 kids to take them to see the new Veggie Tales movie that is in the theater. It took a while to round them all up (apparently Bonita and Linda can hear neither the phone or the door), but we got there just as the movie was starting. I think everyone enjoyed it, although 4 year old Little A had a hard time sitting still and quiet for the entire hour and a half. He did GREAT for him, but it was still a challenge, haha. He was really sweet and fun though, and especially enjoyed being the only boy. He and Bonita bonded and hung out together. I also took Linda, Monique, Tasha, Mercedes and little K. Shera was with me as well, so we had a lot of fun.

Now I am finally home and literally haven't had a moment to just sit and chill since Saturday. I still need to go for a run tonight, but other than that I plan to just chill!!

Tomorrow is going to be a pretty busy day as well. Bonita has to go to court for truancy in the morning (don't get me started on that...) and I am going with her and her mom. We are supposed to be there at 9, hopefully it won't take too long. There is a chance that she will get taken away from her mom (considering their history), and Linda has her own court date next week, so everyone is a little nervous. (Well, Linda isn't...she is clueless about consequences). Their social worker seems to think things will be okay though. In fact, this past weekend the entire family attended parenting and family classes together. They are scheduled to attend several more as well and we are hoping this will look good for the judge. And I am hoping they will all actually learn something!! Anyway, if you think about it, please be praying for all of this!!

Tomorrow night is the member's dinner and then Wednesday I have dinner with a teen and Prayer Pals. I am also sharing at teen club (not the whole message, just part of it) on Thursday. Thursday also marks the beginning of an enrichment program that will be run by students from Philadelphia Biblical University (PBU). I am supposed to be inviting the kids this week and I have barely started. I am also supposed to be the one getting at least 6 of them to and from the program. Whew, what a week!!! I also have plans all day Saturday, so I am really hoping that I can take Friday afternoon (after my AIM stuff) just for me!!! We'll see, though.

I am very tired and can't wait to relax, but I'm also SO excited about my new fridge!! I LOVE it, and I still can't believe all the amazing people that continue to support me here in Philly. I know it seems silly, but this fridge makes me feel so loved and cared for...thank you Jesus! :)