We were pleasantly surprised when we got to church today. Being gone for two weeks keeps pertinent information from you. There was an all-church potluck following the morning service. Three cheers for that! [side note: what on earth is the origin of the term “pot. luck.”? You bring a pot of something and you get lucky cause everyone else brought pots too? or what?] After a great time of fellowship in Sunday School and a good study of Philippians 1 in the service, we were all herded back to the lunch. Boy was it delicious! There were more drink options than I can remember, and the dessert tableS…don’t even get me started on the dessert tableS! :) There was an amazing Italian sausage chili among other great casseroles and salads, and Kevin and I were able to get to know a couple from our Sunday School class a little better.

After a hot ride home, I decided to make use of the apartment complex pool. (I’m pretty sure I’m the only person to have been in that pool yet this summer!) I was kinda freaked out about using it and having people watch me from there windows, but the community was fairly quiet this Sunday afternoon, so I took the risk. :) I spent about a half hour cooling off and pacing the width of the pool while memorizing 3 Bible verses for church (January’s – March’s). It was a really good time actually. (I hate to admit that I must be a sort of a “pacer”-memorizer. It works.)

Have I told you lately that I love strawberry jam?