Ready for Whatever

In many ways, today was nothing special. We had church today like we always do and came home for Sunday dinner. Nap in the afternoon and a quiet time on the lower level of the house. But in other ways, it was special.
First, we honored the graduates who are in our church. We spent most of the time honoring the high school grads. Parents, friends, or sometimes the youth minister would spend about ten minutes or so talking about the student, his accomplishments and life. It was enjoyable listening to the accomplishments of these young men and women and their aspirations for the future.
I had to think back as the service continued, what would have been said about me in a similar situation when I graduated. I couldn’t really think of anything much, and also don’t know who would have spoken for me. My parents weren’t public speakers in any sense of the word. And I am notorious for being self-deprecating.
Lunch was pleasant and good. We had slow-roasted sirloin, fresh fruit, spuds, gravy, etc. It doesn’t take long to put things away, with only two of us here. We had a lot of the afternoon to get ready for company in the evening.
We had invited our small group to come over this evening for burgers. There were nine of us who enjoyed burgers, marshmallows roasted over the fire pit, baked beans, ice cream, chips, etc. The conversation was great and the weather cooperated allowing us to stay outside on the back patio most all of the time.
Now we’re watching some TV and getting ready for the work week to come. What that week holds in store for us is anyone’s guess. But the weekend has been an excellent time of rest, recreation, and a rebuilding of sorts. We’ll be ready, whatever comes.