On Thursday, I ate at Litton’s and caught up with my old friend JLM. The daughter of missionaries, her parents’ home still houses a revolving door of free tenants. Presently five Guatemalans live in the home. The three children speak English while the parents do not. Recently, JLM was called in by the frantic mother asking her to remove a rat from the kitchen. JLM told the family she had no expertise in herding rodents. It turns out, the rat was not roaming free, but rather in a compartment in the freezer. It seems JLM’s 12-year old nephew, Cody, has been catching rats and storing them there. No word on why.
In other Cody news, JLM recently explained to her long haired nephew that rock stars should be bald. (JLM’s boyfriend is in a band.) The impressionable youth then shaved a large bald spot into the top of his head. He wore it in that “style” for a week. Not surprisingly, JLM’s sister threatened her with homicide over the incident.
JLM also confirmed that our mutual friend, CMGS, is three months pregnant. We both agreed that the child will be cute and play about fifty sports.
On Thursday afternoon, CMU and I served with the FISH Hospitality Pantry ministry. FISH is a cooperative community food distribution service, founded in 1972. It is an all-volunteer organization, with no paid staff. My church serves during the first Thursday of each month. I have few gifts, but FISH incorporates two - driving and giving.
CMU and I had deliveries in Christenberry Heights, an apartment complex next to Inskip Baptist Church, and an apartment complex called the Palisades in the Bearden area. We had difficulties in finding only two of the three destinations. This showed progress. (I must note that we were given an incorrect address on one of the drops.)
During these stops, a woman named Margaret asked for prayer for heartburn. A home remedy given by her mother was not working. Also, Donna asked for additional products such as toilet paper. Please keep this ministry in your prayers.
On Thursday night, JTH, JDM and I ate at Applebees. We met after 11 pm as JDM had completed a long day. The new Kroger opens on Sunday (October 5th). As the new store prepares for its grand opening, JDM ran the old store. They are not transferring any food to the new store so all items in the old store are on clearance. If you need groceries, now is the time to go.
There will be a pianist at the new store during its first month of operation. Yes, at Kroger.
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