The first full day I was at brother Bob and Beth’s house was a Sunday, and what a Sunday it was! I had no idea how much I would enjoy being in a real church for a regular service. It began at the front door. Bob introduced me as his sister to everyone who greeted us. He and Beth are VERY well known in their home church, and people were exceptionally warm and welcoming. I chose a pew behind an empty space ahead of me, so that I could sing without making anyone cringe. The only uncomfortable thing was whipping glasses on and off. At home, watching a streamed service, I keep glasses firmly on my face. I was able to keep up fairly well in person. After the service, Bob offered to take a photo of me.
The rest of the day we chatted, ate, and talked some more. Beth prepared a shrimp dish and served a Jell-O salad with it. There were lots of anecdotes exchanged, but we also had a long discussion about various things that were important to us. Correction – I talked a LOT, and they kindly listened and made a few comments.
Mehrling Muse 
Just as long as you enjoyed yourself, they say it’s good to talk.
Huge Hugs
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I agree with you that it’s good to talk. Sometimes it’s good for me to quit talking! I’ll do just that right now and send you lots of warm hugs.
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Sounds like a lovely day!
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You look so relaxed and happy; I enjoyed the photographs and hearing about your time there.
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I’m writing a bit at a time, so there should be more tomorrow.
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I’m pretty sure they’d ask me to sing outside if I tried that in a church. I wasn’t blessed with a good voice either. 🙂 It looks like you had a lovely day!
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My voice is acceptable, but I do weird things with it. I like to sing the soprano line until the last verse, then I switch to tenor, sung an octave higher. People at my church are used to it. I go to church on line now, because it’s too far for me to drive to church. It takes 45 minutes to get there.
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It sounds like you had a good time
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I did. It was lovely to be with people, all gathering to worship.
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Such a nice picture. I love seeing my WordPress friends. You look wonderful! Sometimes when I’m with family and friends we have to interrupt to talk.
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Thank you. I’ve seen your mother talk, and if you take after her….
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It was nice for you to get out! You look wonderful.
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Thank you. I usually go to town once a week, but meeting new people in a different setting was exciting.
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Nice bonding with your family Anne. What lovely photos😍
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How very special that you could be at a church in person. There is nothing like it! What a treat. Sounds like one very lovely Sunday!
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My whole visit with Bob and Beth was delightful.
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Beautiful photo my dear wordpress friend. Sounds like one very lovely Sunday! God bless you 🙏
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Lovely pictures. How nice to be able to go to church in person. It sounds like you had a wonderful day. You look so happy!
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Going to church in person was exhilarating.
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What a very special day. Thank you for sharing your photos – it’s so good to be in church after a long stretch of watching online.
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It sounds like a special day spent with loved ones and stepping inside a real church again.
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Another lovely day to add to your memory box. another lovely day to add to your memory box.Have I wish ed you a happy New Year, if not, Best wishes for 2025.
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I never tire of celebrating a new year!
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It’s wonderful to talk to people who will listen to you. You look lovely on both pictures.
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Thank you.
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I love to talk, and I try to give equal time to listening.
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