words of encouragement and the weekend to come

Yesterday was one of my favorite Christmas celebrations of the season.

We met with our industry friends for a luncheon. . .

it is meant to hobnob with everyone.. . .but I have a confession to make. .

I look forward to visiting with the few same ladies each time that I ordinarily only see twice a year. . .save one very good friend, who I see every week.

We chit chat. .. .never about the industry. . .catch up on what our families are up to. . and what they plan to be up to. . . and promise to get together very soon.

This year in the lineup, a young woman in front of me. . . .casually mentioned that she reads my blog. . . .

We chatted a few minutes about it as we moved down the line. . . .

and I felt so encouraged afterwards.

Just a word to tell me that she reads my blog consistently. . . .

and I felt encouraged.

I had to wonder, who I have encouraged this week. . .

it is a small thing to build someone up. . . isn't it?

On another note. . . .guess who's coming over?

We have invited the girls who cook together with me. . .in their own kitchens. . . with their menfolk. . .

to come and get properly acquainted.

Not everyone can come. . .but I'm delighted that there will be a quorum in attendance. . .

and who knows .. .we may decide to hold an annual meeting of the

Mennonite Girls Can Cook.

We'll be taking pictures. . . .and you can well imagine my Monday post.

Oh goodness, I have cleaning and cooking and baking to do. . .

Good thing that even a Mennonite Girl that Can Cook. . .knows her way to Costco.

All for now. . .with love,