Brainstorming and Girl Time

Last night the room next to me was empty and it was so nice and quiet!  Got tons of time in the bathroom to primp and prepare for the day!   Robert and Rachel were going to do the follow up visit about Josiah's arm, but when they called they asked a few questions and it was not necessary to come in.  Josiah will have the half cast on for about 4 weeks, but that will allow his bones to gain strength and heal.  Praise the Lord!  Robert spent most of the morning getting the auto insurance taken care of...long story short - if he did not go today, he might have been paying 2 plans for a year.  The guys and I got together to brainstorm for the e-mail message to send to those who gave their e-mail addresses from the survey and for the next English Club that will discuss American vs. Polish Culture.  Since we have no idea where the conversation may lead, we want to be prepared.   This weekend, I will be looking into getting some games and Sesame Street clips to work with kids like Asia.  In the afternoon, we had lunch at the Krzesinskis and it was around 3:30 PM by the time Rachel and I got to go shopping - so much for the all day - Girl's Day!  LOL  We went to a mall nearby, since it was raining...again.   It was tons of fun, we got some coffee and got to experience for ourselves the difference in American vs. Polish culture...Rachel wanted to take me to Sephoras for a makeover (Yes Erin - you will get your turn too)!!!  Rachel talked to one girl, who quickly referred her to another...now mind you there were 3 other ladies that work at the store behind her AND an empty chair...but we need to have an appointment because they are very busy.  We looked at each other - said thank you and walked across the way to the MAC store.  This store had about 8 chairs set up like a beauty salon and there was a gentleman all ready to go.  Ironically, he said the same thing...no one in the seats, but they are very busy on Friday and Saturdays.  Customer Service...not a priority!  We went to one store and tried on some clothes...I actually found something and Rachel helped me to accessorize.  Also tried on some pants...they sizes are not universal and embarrassed to say it looked better on the rack.  Then we went to another store, I really liked the first pair of pants Rachel grabbed, but thought it would look weird if we tried on the same kind of pants.  This store actually had a petite section!  This was awesome for Rachel!  She grabbed some things to try on and I went to try one the pants she and I liked.  They are super comfortable and fit nice too!  Rachel tried on one outfit and not only did it look great on her...her smile just lit up the room!  I am so happy that the Lord blessed and that I was able to get her this outfit.  Rachel has been with the kids and feeding us and trying to help in the ministry in whatever way she can.  It was so nice to be able to do a little thing to bring her JOY!  We did some more shopping with some success and other items that looked better on the rack.  One store there were a ton of people - it was kind of like a Marshalls or TJ Maxx - long line to fitting room and cashier.  Other stores had one attendant...we found out quickly why - they were high end clothing and prices that I could not afford.  We got back to the house after 8 PM, the guys were working on a 3-D puzzle and determined to get it finished before we left.   Needless to say, it was another late night...but we got it done.  It was a good day of fellowship and sharing!  It is good to serve the Lord and just have some fun too!

"Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good."                                   Titus 2:3