A Special Labor Day

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I thought there would be eleven of us to share a cookout at noon, but Joyce let us know that the new neighbors were not coming. The man told Joyce that his fiancee was out of town and wouldn’t be back until afternoon. He intended to come down to meet the rest of us, but we heard his Jeep leave while we were eating.

When Shawn thought I’d be awake, she texted that she and Bob had not slept during the night, and she had taken him to the hospital at 5:30 in the morning.

At 10:00 I contacted Holly to see if she, Bob’s brother Tom, and Denise were coming. Holly wondered if we could postpone the gathering to the weekend. I replied that I was prepared for today. In the back of my mind was three pounds of potato salad in the refrigerator, among other reasons. She decided she could come, but within an hour said she was still in her pajamas and was very tired. She had been through a lot this week and probably needed a 5-day weekend.

I knew Joyce was planning to come, and D said they would be here no matter what. They brought their grill to my porch yesterday. Our crowd had shrunk to four, but it was a close-knit four. During the meal Shawn let us know that Bob had a heart attack and will be in the hospital several days. D said we should pray, so we joined hands, and Joyce prayed for Bob’s healing. Even though all the neighbors were not physically there, we had never been closer.

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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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45 thoughts on “A Special Labor Day”

  1. T hanks so very much for the group prayer. Where two or more are gathered in His name…. There

    I am. Best neighbors in the world ❣️

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  2. I’m sorry to hear about Bob’s heart attack Anne – I won’t repeat my usual line that you have the best neighbors in the world, although I doubt you will ever get tired of hearing it. Whether you dine together, pass one another casually on the street, or pray together, you are a close and tight-knit group and I am envious of that as you well know.

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  5. It’s amazing how these things happen. I went to a writers retreat in Scotland and ended up being the only one there, with the host. Elder care and health issues prevented the others from not attending at the last minute. I hope and pray that Bob will be OK.

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  7. Sometimes the smaller the gathering, the more meaningful the conversation. God bless you and your beautiful neighbors for praying together over Bob. You are surrounded with good people!🙏🏻🙌🏻

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  12. I’m sorry to hear about Bob’s heart attack, Anne. And sorry that your group get-together dwindled, but I’m happy the four of you were able to fellowship and have a good time. I hope everyone had an extra helping of potato salad!

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          1. I’m really relieved to hear that he’s back home and didn’t require major heart surgery. My thoughts are with him for a full recovery.

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  14. So sorry for everyone and everything involved. I hope he recovers and is back to being himself soon.
    (Also sorry that I did have to smile at the three pounds of potato salad)

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  17. That was quite a Labor Day! I hope that Bob is recovering well, and that you aren’t drowning in potato salad. Praying with neighbors is very special-you are family in Christ and it shows in your day to day living. 🙂

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    1. Bob is having tests today, and they hope for results midday. I have only two more servings of potato salad, thanks to people taking some home with them. Oh! Yes! There is a deep connection with neighbors when you share faith and prayers.

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  19. Prayers for all of you. Quite a Labor Day! I hope that Bob is recovering well, I will pray to God Bob is better soon 🙏. Take Care,Anne! 🙏

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