Saturday is a great day for our guests...and it was especially nice today since all three Moms and children got to sleep a little later. Kiera didn't have to go to work today after all.
Kitty Kellogg and Ed Law made sure everyone was up in time for Daryl Magrino's extra special breakfast! Daryl found out last night that the Fellowship Hall was set up for a wedding reception--so breakfast couldn't be served there. Not to be deterred, he moved a table into the kitchen and the bountiful breakfast was served right there--a fun way to start the day. Daryl prepares a wide variety of delicious things, plus cooks eggs to order for everyone. A real treat for all.
Erik Ness drove the Van and took Jan, Tasha and Tatiana to the Day Center and Kiera and family to her Mother's.
I (Kitty Donnan) was the On-Site/On-Call Coordinator and Robbie Bryan was the "shadow" (though much more) for the new team. Clean sheets were put on the Host Beds, along with mints on the pillows. We walked to First Baptist and got Tasha and Tatiana...everyone else is finding their own ride back to the church by 9:00 pm this evening. Robbie drove us all back to FPC. When we came by the front of the church Tatiana realized there was a bride having her picture made. So after parking and going inside she and Robbie and I went back to see the bride and groom.
And what a beautiful bride--and handsome groom! Debbie was married by her grandfather John Kipp and she was radiant. She was so gracious and gave Tatiana a big hug and told her to enjoy the "candy bar" that was still up from where the reception had been. Robbie ran down and asked Tasha's permission which was given--and Tatiana was thrilled with seeing a real bride plus getting some special candies. She is such an adorable and personable little girl! It is nice to have time with her.
The special Saturday continued with the dinner provided by Paul and Carol Kurtz--they had tons of food because I didn't get the word to them about the two families who decided to stay out til 9:00. They had beautiful roasted chicken, green beans, garlic bread, warm apple slices, grapes and brownie bites. It was appreciated and enjoyed!
Lizz Berstein and Mark Hall, Evening Hosts, brought more treats in addition to their warm personalities. Mark played Fooseball with Tatiana before dinner. Last I looked she was winning. And Mark is quite the magician. He got me to stick my finger into an apparatus with two holes...my finger at the top and a grape at the bottom and --whammo, he cut the grape in half and Tatiana let out a shriek, and I admit to being a bit nervous. He had lots of other tricks up his sleeve and I'm sure they all had a fun evening. I hated to leave.
Julie and Hugh Bowles are the overnight hosts. I hope everyone sleeps well on this last night for our host weeks of 2014. God bless and keep one and all.
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