Boy, am I glad that I exercised that cleaning bug last week. Marian joined me for church and then followed me back here so that I could pick up my covered dish for the district meeting. My house wasn't completely spotless but it was clean. I had nothing to be ashamed of. It must have met with her approval because she spoke of possibly spending the night here when we have to go to Nashville for part of my confirmation.

Marian met my two adopted men from church. Mr. Brown and Mr. Taylor have both taken me under their wing. It's good to have a father figure again although I do have that in George. Speaking of George, I've got to remember to tell him I won't be able to work at the library next week. I'm going to Sylacagua to visit my BFF, Linda. I'm signing on as one of her executrix for the will that she's preparing before she has her two surgeries. She figured I'd be the best bet to deal with her mentally retarded mother as I work with physically and mentally disabled children.

The district meeting went well. I am so, so thankful for Linda's prayers. She knew I wanted to be assertive in the meeting and we prayed about that. I spoke up about the group discussion from April where there was talk of the group having a room for assembly versus paying for me to attend. I asked about group rates and the possibility of having waited too late to get a room with that rate. I spoke about how I always paid my share when I attended the assembly as an onlooker versus a GR. Lois was in attendance and heard what I had to say plus my questions. Maybe that will take care of the group business meeting tonight. I also spoke up about how everyone of the district members except me have the opportunity to miss district meetings. I can't miss because I'm the only one with a key to the building. I spoke up about how unfair I thought that was. God forbid I miss because I'm sick or someone in my family passes away. No one would be able to get into the building. How dare I be human! It's just something that everyone should think about.

I'm a little amused by Jerry's antics involving Marian and her husband. He has met or seen Tom just a hand full of times and thinks he knows him. Ha! But she has invited the whole district to attend their 50th wedding anniversary. This should be interesting to say the least.

Tomorrow night I'll be going to Loretto to the funeral home. Jane's mother-in-law passed away. I knew it was just a matter of time from the way she was talking Tuesday night. I can go for visitation but I can't take off for the actual funeral. I'll see Marian again then. I forgot to ask about flowers. I figure we'll be sending some.

Several people were surprised to see my new short hair style. Marian said it would take some getting used to because she's never seen me with hair this short.