I'm So Excited!

It's rare when I read the newspaper and I'm ready to jump up and down with happiness. But it happened this morning while I was reading the real estate section of the NY Times. One of my favorite stores, Michael's is coming to Manhattan, and it's very easy walking distance from where I live. The article didn't say when it was scheduled to open, but Whole Foods (another favorite) which will also be in the same group of stores is scheduled for August, so I hope Michael's will be following right behind. Now if they'd just bring a Christmas Tree Store my shopping world would be complete.

Despite lots of rain in NYC, it was a very sunny Saturday. I had breakfast in a very cute cafe with my college roommate and her daughter. Jane only lives a mile away, but it's still a treat to see her and Hannah. My study group met in the afternoon and we had a very good discussion of 1 Samuel, chapters 24 and 25. We don't cover a lot of ground at each meeting, but there's never a time we meet when the discussion isn't lively and meaningful. It was our first session without our dear Barbara, and her presence was very strong.

Wishing you dear hearts to share your days!