In the dim light of the morning and through the rain we traveled up to a small town about 45 minutes from here to see one of our YSAs at the place where she works. She is a sweet young woman and has been very busy as of late so we haven't seen her much. She is a cake baker and so at this time of year her bakery goes nuts.
We went in and stood in a long line of people waiting for fresh bread and cakes. As we waited, we chose a few bakery goodies to take home. When we got to the front of the queue, we asked for her. She was off today!!!! Strike One.
So we came straight back to the apartment and missed a package delivery....argh.....and we can't pick it up til tomorrow afternoon! And I think we will have to leave earlier than the time to pick it up. Strike Two.
Not to have a total loss for the day, we headed out to the Costco Wannabe, which is going out of business. December 31 has been advertised as the last day it would be open. We thought perhaps we could find a few items at drastically reduced prices for the center. It has sold everything and closed its doors forever. Strike three.
The day was only half over. But we didn't give up on it. We shopped for 5 white elephant gifts, two gifts to exchange with another two people, and a hostess gift for the Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow night. That was enjoyable, and we found a few funny things. You won't be surprised when I tell you that somehow SK managed to find a plastic-encased scorpion for one of the white elephant gifts.
We talked to one lady in a little shop about why we are in Denmark....but I didn't have my purse with me, so I didn't have my "He is the Gift" pass along cards....that could be strike four, and there were several times I could have given them away.
SK's oldest living sister passed away last week, and her funeral was yesterday just outside of Salt Lake City. She was in poor health and was more than ready to leave, but it is still difficult to say good-bye. Lia was good enough to pack up her two little girls and go to the funeral. She managed to record the talks and take a few pictures. We have been listening to them. We feel so blessed to be able to do that. If we had been in Arizona, we would have gone up to the funeral.
We have been doing laundry, cleaning, ironing and wrapping ever since. Even with all of our strike-outs, we feel that it was a sweet day.
Arrgh! Sounds frustrating. Especially about the package! I hope you can get it tomorrow so you have it for gifts for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWe have some tantalizing looking gifts to open tomorrow...thanks so much...and now it looks like we'll have a second Christmas on Saturday. How fun is that? Have a happy Christmas!
DeleteThat's too bad! But how were the bakery treats? And now you have something to look forward to for tomorrow--a package from someone who loves you! So sad about the Costco wannabe. I'm so glad Lia was able to record the talks and take a few pictures! And I hope to see a pic of the scorpion! Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe bakery treats were pretty good. We got some of the classic Danish cookies like you buy in tins in Walgreens, but fresh from the bakery ... well they are wonderful. We are looking forward to getting the package on Saturday so we will be celebrating Christmas for a few days. We are grateful to have the recording from the funeral.
DeleteThe scorpion is exactly what you would find in any gas station in Arizona that sells souvenirs. It even looks like the scorpions we find on the back fence.....yucky....in plastic about the size of a pink eraser. Have a great Christmas!
We need the bitter in order to enjoy the sweet! Glad that Lia was able to get to the funeral and represent you. It was probably a blessing.
ReplyDeleteTake care - and have a blessed Christmas. L&P
Yes it really was a blessing that she could be there.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful Christmas....and enjoy those beautiful blue skies. L&P