We had a nice surprise last Sat. We were helping with the 24th celebration at the park, (it finally got pulled off), people don’t plan ahead nor even think about it until the last second. Anyway, the Freiss’ called and were coming to Philly. Dad went and got them at our house. They came down to the park and had a hot dog and met some of the branch. We then cleaned up there and took them to dinner. It was so good to see them and get caught up on the ward. They were going to Ginger’s- she has moved to Connecticut to work. Howard Nell went back there and is doing well in selling home security systems, so they joined him to try their luck at it.
We have dental appointments to take some sisters to. We had one on Mon. with Sister Dee. I came home so upset it took me awhile to calm down. All she did was abuse dad and I because we didn’t do everything she demanded. She even accused us of stealing some of her groceries when we took her shopping. Three calls saying we took her salad because it wasn’t in the grocery sack. After hanging up on us and cussing, she called back and said it had fallen out of her sack and fell under a chair. I feel so bad for her, but, I’m going to wait a couple of week before we handle it again. It is so tough to get old, maybe that is what dad and I do to all of you!
We had a very spiritual meeting with Kathleen Biedrzycki on Mon. Her entire life has fallen apart. Her daughter that got out of prison is going back in, she is raising her Granddaughter, because that mother, died of an overdose. Now she is going to stop smoking so she can get help from the church. It sounds like we have sour grapes towards all of it but, we have played this game before. We pray this time will help when the church pulls her out of another bind. Anyway, the Spirit was very strong in the meeting. She seemed pretty humbled and willing to start working with all of us in the branch. Who am I to judge, if I had her tough life I would probably be in worse circumstances than she is. Again I realize how my cup runneth over with gratitude for such a wonderful, easy life. My attitude has softened by this morning, I’m ready to give it a try again today. Rosina is calling for us to pick up a prescription for her mouth. 3 more teeth to go, hope we all make
We love all of you so much. We realize that you are having your ups and downs as well. Sorry we vent so much, by the time Dad and I cry, pray then start to laugh about all the situations back here, always by the next morning we are ready to try as hard as we can again. Your prayers and love a helping us through, no matter how tough it gets, the gospel is true and we are very glad we are back here.
All have a wonderful week and know how very much each one of you individually are loved and appreciated. HAPPY 24th We will be at the dentist with Rosina but thinking of all of you! Thanks for the support and the encouragement!
All our love, Mom & Dad, Grandpa & Grandma, Karl and Joyce and Bro. & Sis. Armstrong
A few more pics at the Sacred Grove
24th Celebration pic-nic
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