Our Friday night started out just right. We browned some hamburger meat to add to our carton of cheese dip and finished off every last drop with baked Tostitos Scoops. Along with a side of fresh pineapple, of course. Yes, it is exactly like going to McDonald's and ordering a Big Mac and large fries with a Diet Coke. We were rushing because we had plans to see the movie "Courageous" with Dave and Melissa. So naturally David made a bag of Kettle corn to sneak into the theatre via my oober-large red purse that could easily double as a bowling bag. We literally walked in right at 7, which was the movie start time. Poor Dave and Melissa were waiting on us. Story of our lives. For all of you trying to decide your next movie, look no more. It was so great! We laughed and cried (at least Dave and David did) and it was such a joy to not have to worry about inappropriate content. Most importantly, I love seeing stories of how much of a difference Christ makes in people's lives. Gold star.
Saturday morning we woke up to our usual Saturday routine, which is now even more exciting as Castle has started back up. We woke up close to 10:00 a.m. (we should probably be embarrassed by that, but it was a relief to get so much sleep), ate breakfast in bed, watched Castle, ate a little lunch and then hopped on our bikes and rode to Bissinger's in the Central West End via Forest Park. Oh, bike? Yes, I did say that hopped on a bike willingly. Check out my new wheels! Which we purchased alongside Mr. Stuff (aka Mikel) and Debbie last weekend. Odd...it was David's birthday, yet I got a new bike...Feels funny typing that. Evidence that I have a very sweet husband. This has been a topic of great discussion since our trip to Hilton Head, where we rode bikes at every chance possible. The inspiration never left. We got it used at a place called Bikeworks in Soulard where people donate old bikes and they fix them back up. There was even a cute cat inside while we were shopping.
Today we went to Sunday school, which for us is a marrieds class called Mad About You. The teacher has been taking us through the Jewish Feasts and we are walking through their meaning in the OT and now after Christ has ascended. And we are greeting at the front doors now, which is great fun. Toodie came all the way from the side to the front to be greeted. Now that is support. Our pastor, Dan, is taking us through James. I had never studied James before. It has caused me to really consider my actions and behavior. And we are starting Proverbs in 2 weeks. Toodie and Frank are sweethearts and took us out to brunch after the service, which was great fun. Thanks again, you two! We came home and David hit the books. He has an OSCE (or physical exam test) that is comprehensive over every module they have studied. Yikes. I ran a few errands and have been working on my BSF lesson until typing this.
But now I must go as David needs to pretend I have something wrong with me. I will let you know what it is. Usually he gives me a few illness options, I choose one and research it, and then I get to pretend I am visiting him at a clinic with the ailment of my choice. Much fun. Today, unfortunately, I was told not to study anything. Darn!
Debbie and Mikel, we look forward to seeing you two next weekend. David has class until 5 pm on Friday, so it will be a late night. But we would love to ride bikes with you on Saturday before the wedding! David mentioned Hobbs State Park. Thoughts?! And we always look forward to seeing Bobbie and Ed, Felix, and Pastor Lumpkin at church.
Please pray for safe travels and for David's test. We love all of you and miss you!
Missy and David
