Joan's 50th birthday is tomorrow but we wanted to try to surprise her. Ruth's birthday is today so in all of our planning with the sisters we had an ulterior motive. Get Ruth to help plan Joan's party then surprise HER too. It worked perfect, not only did Ruth get in on the planning, she offered to host the last half of the party at HER house and do all the decorating. Ha, she decorated for her own party. Karin gave her the black balloons and crepe streamers.
Rachel called Joan to see if she could take her and Ruth out to lunch for their birthdays. When she got to Joan's house she mentioned Ruth had already had plans and wouldn't be going with them. Meanwhile we, about 20 of us, all drove to Ming's in Pekin arriving 15 minutes before Rachel and Joan. When they arrived it was obvious, she was surprised!
After lunch we all drove to Ruth's then brought out 2 cakes and lots of candles. Ruth was also surprised! She did not expect us to hold a party for her 55th even though it was HER actual birthday. We are thankful sometimes that Ruth is blond.
They both got a lot of fun gag gifts. We all had a good time but not much cake and ice cream got devoured since we were all so full from that great Ming's buffet.
This was such a fun way to spend a frigid day. It was -3 degrees when we woke up and had risen to 7 by afternoon. Tomorrow will be another below zero night but tomorrow afternoon we are expecting the temps to rise into the 20s.
I have one prayer request. David Obgerfel is having cataract surgery tomorrow. He needs his eyes, we need his eyes, David is a letter reader for Berean Prison Ministry. Each week he and his wife Kathy read hundreds of letters and answer those that need something special. Please pray that the surgery would be successful and healing could be pain free and quick.
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