Getting Ready for Unexpected Guests. 18 February 2017

I got a phone call this morning informing me that the one dinner host I had not heard from was ill--and could not feed the two elders she had been assigned for tomorrow.  That will teach me that I must make contact with all the people who signed up before Friday noon when the elders get their invitations!

I decided to attempt to share the blessings and ask one of the sisters who signed up to do dinner on short notice in such cases, but I still had not heard back from her at 5, so I called and she still did not know for sure.  I thanked her, and then called two other sisters who live outside the meal boundaries [since the young elders have to walk to dinner appointments, and then they have a meeting later in the evening, one has to live fairly close to their appointments to serve as hosts, at least by location], and blessedly they both said yes.  I assured them that they need not bring any food unless they wanted to--but I really needed them to come. The rules are to have 3 single sisters combine to host the dinners.

I did choose to go to the apartment before starting out on my shopping trip.  I am glad I live in the same complex as the young elders, because I was able to stop by and tell one of the companionship of the change in plans.  I now have access to information on where the various elders live in the complex, which had not previously been the case.

I set out for the market to pick up more apples, and I also decided to get carrots which were on an amazing sale. Then I headed for the store where I get rotisserie chicken.  I was a little concerned they might not have any left, as it was getting late--but they had a nice selection.  I also got some treats to take in to the Library on Tuesday.

Back at the apartment I spent an hour or so cleaning--vacuuming, etc., and also cooked some carrots.  I had the mistaken notion that it would be better to cook them with the skins on--so taking those skins off after they were cooked took at least twice as long as if I had pared them first! I hope I remember this lesson for future reference!

I just finished talking with my Sweetheart, so time to close this and get ready for some shut eye!