Saturday February 4 2017  A FRUITFUL DAY

Productive, fertile, rich, prolific, abundant, successful, profitable, and rewarding are all synonyms for the word “FRUITFUL”.  And my day was such.

A FRUITFUL DAY

Kathleen Martens

February 4 2017

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Productive means to get it done

Fertile means abundant and lush.

Rich means having it all

And receiving without rush.

Abundant means all you need

Successful is being effective.

Profitable means being gainful,

Rewarding without being defective.

All in all that was my day,

To shop in total leisure,

And my cousin fulfilled my dream

All without measure.

And so it was with my day.  Not only did I have a fruitful day, to top it off, I met a wonderful couple in the resale store (A Coat of Many Colors).  They were young and in love and I could tell by the way they spoke to each other how much in love they were.  There was a special something that drew me to them.  Well, that something was the glory of God that was round about them.  They both love the Lord and I could see the joy in their lives.  I am so blessed when I meet those of the younger generation who love the Lord and show love toward others.  I could sense that measure in them.  They were a refreshing gift to me today.  We spoke for a few moments and then I resumed my shopping.

My shopping too was quite rewarding.  When I visited my cousin two years ago this was my all-time favorite place to shop.  I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to come once again.  I purchased seven pullover shirts/sweaters, one button up blouse, two pair of slacks, and the most luxurious house coat (robe) I have ever owned.  Though it is floor length IT WAS ACTUALLY SHORT ENOUGH FOR ME AND DOES NOT DRAG ON THE GROUND!  I can hardly wait until the house coat is laundered and ready to wear.  And the second best part about it, it is purple!  AWESOME!  My total expenditure for the above items was $32.00 and some of the items were brand spanking new!

Last night Nora and I were on our way to the mall to do a power walk and we just happened upon a Goodwill Store that Nora had never been in.  Her car just automatically made a bullseye for the parking lot and low and behold, before we knew it, we were walking across the threshold and it was after 8:00 p.m.  We were there until closing.  I bought one blouse, one sweater, and one RED jacket!  A pretty good find in my book.  Not only did we both discover some great finds, we had a fun-filled time of doing so.

Today before shopping we attended the senior’s luncheon at Nora’s church.  It was excellent.  I was able to visit with Nora’s sister during the luncheon.  She is about 8 years older than I am and was closer to my older sisters as we grew up.  Nora and her other sister Janet and I were all close in age so they are the ones with whom I spent the most time.  Though LaFawn and I haven’t kept in close contact over the years it was a great treat to be able to visit with her today as well.

All in all, I think today was quite a fruitful day.  Not only did we accomplish serious shopping, we spent quality time with each other, reminiscing, and being our ornery selves towards each other as we laughed over some of our childhood antics.  Of course it was Nora who was the ornery one, surely not me!

Thank You God for this delightful time with my cousins.

Thank You for the great finds I discovered today.

Thank You for Nora and her husband.

Lord, especially thank you for my housecoat!

GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS ONE AND ALL!