Time with our granddaughter, Olivia.

Friday was a day off from Folkmoot.  We worked at the Open Door because the Friday Bible study had been cancelled.  The Open Door has an old wooden floor, and it was to be refinished today.  Everything had to be moved out of the dining area and most of the items from the kitchen.  We helped with that a while before coming home.  It was very warm and we headed for the AC.  We had slept a bit late this morning because of going to the late nighter but needed a nap anyway.  We continued to rest during the evening.

Gary had asked me to play golf with him and a friend, Jimmy.  We met him at Iron Tree and played until after noon.  It was cool to start but warmed up before we finished.  Those 2 guys can hit the ball a ton, but I still beat them because they had more trouble in the short game than I did.  I thought Stacy and Olivia would be waiting for me when I arrived, but they were still on the way.  I showered but didn’t eat until they arrived.  We had a large lunch together before going to usher at Haywood again.  Olivia was in good spirits having come from a Christian camp.  She had resented having to go at first but had come to enjoy it.  We all enjoyed the performances before the intermission but left after that because our visitors were quite tired.  We visited a bit before retiring.  Stacy always kids us about how much time we devote to Folkmoot, but she enjoyed the show.

Stacy left for Roswell before we left for church.  Olivia went with us to Bible study.  She has been very compliant.  I believe she was still feeling the Lord’s Spirit from her camp experience.  Our choir sang and sounded quite good.  I think I hit all the notes!  That is important because I am the only tenor.  We were blessed by Holy Communion and then left for Asheville.  I had made reservations at the Corner Kitchen for 1:00.  I had purchased a Groupon but didn’t use it.  We were entitled to 1 $12 appetizer and 2 $27 entrees.  There was nothing on the brunch menu that came close to that money.  I just paid for our meals as normal.  We returned home to rest up for tonight’s late nighter.  We went to Lake Junaluska for the candle light closing.  Olivia helped take tickets and then watched most of the final performances and the candlelight closing.  We went with Jo to the late nighter that featured a spoofing of the styles of the countries.  Olivia didn’t feel good and laid her head on the tables for most of the show.  We were home by 1.  The thrill of the entire week happened tonight as I wandered around during the intermission.  I came upon the entire New Zealand group before their performance.  They were lined up singing Amazing Grace in a different style followed by a group prayer for strength and skills as they performed.  It was quite inspiring to hear these testimonies to the power of Christ.

Evelyn and Olivia had planned to go tubing today, but Olivia was tired and Evelyn had not slept until 4.  I called the rec center and cancelled their spot on the trip.  I was up and off to the golf course with Marty.  We had a good time although not very successful.  It was very pleasant until the final 2 holes when it heated up.  We were home around noon and found Olivia still asleep.  Evelyn was up and working on her Bible study.  We asked her to help us with the washing of our windows, and she was very willing.  She is a sweetheart when she wants to be.  It was hot but we finished all the windows even though it thundered some and threatened to rain all afternoon.  It finally did during the evening and again in the early Tuesday morning.  We learned we had 3 inches.

Tuesday it rained until 10.  Olivia and I went to waffle house for breakfast.  I had begun to make them at home, but the power kept going on and off.  I couldn’t cook on an electric stove without electricity.  We couldn’t eat all they served and went on the the Urgent Care to learn that I didn’t need to smear my arm with vitamin E oil more than once each day.  Thank God.  We took items to the recycle center and then drove to Asheville to play miniature golf at the Fun Depot.  It was indoors.  We were not hungry at lunch time so we just returned to the car.  We drove toward Clyde getting fuel and an Arby’s milk shake on the way.  Evelyn met us at the doctor’s office.  We were checked out and had blood work done.  Mine was to check my kidneys and hers for cholesterol check.  We came home and ordered a Papa John’s pizza for supper.  We enjoyed Doris to eat with us.  Olivia seemed to enjoy the day despite the downtime in the afternoon.  While driving to Asheville, I was blessed to hear all about her week at camp.  She had a great time.