9 May 2025

Writer is posting a short post BEFORE the extra L O N G post for Mother's Day.

Only some of the family were here for the First Sunday Family dinner on Star Wars day. We also had some special visitors for a few minutes, who brought over cake! Thanks Liv and Lainey.

Meteorologist reported that we had a record amount of rain at the beginning of the week. Apparently we broke a 60 year record! It was nice.

Disciple went to lunch with several of the sisters she works with on her Thursday Mid-shift at the Temple. That was fun. Then she was torn on Tuesday evening. There was a Garden Tea Party at one chapel. A JustServe meeting at another. AND another JustServe Zoom meeting at The Hermitage. Because of her Calling as the Stake JustServe Specialist, the tea party was out as well as the zoom meeting. Can't be everywhere...sadly.

Angelo came over on Wednesday and we worked hard until about 5:30 on the, dare we say, "Love Shack?!?!" Everytime he needed something for it, it was produced from somewhere, and it was quite amazing. Painter needs to paint now, and Artist will add her touch, then Decorator will begin her work. Scavenger collected the 8 doors from various places, and even worked a deal on two of them. So, ALL the doors were free. That was a bonus. AND Angelo gave of his time, which ALL of us in The Hermitage appreciate MORE than we can express! Chef and Baker will have to make treats for when we are out there meditating, sitting, etc. Gardener will need to plant things in the backyard now and dress it up with Landscaper! We can't wait to see what happens next!

Family Historian went down SEVERAL rabbit holes this week, going back to the year 88! Yes, that is correct. It is not a typo. Vitilaus des Hérules born abt. 88 in Alamania. Died in Heruli, Italy. Because of her work, Disciple was able to do work for King Harold II of England (born in 1022) and Edith of Wessex (born in 1030) Queen's 27th great grandparents! Those of us in The Hermitage have felt their presence ALL week and it was interesting, to say the least. So, that was fun! She also did work for Duclina Mac Donald born 888 in Scotland!

Queen had her hair done today so it would "look nice for Mother's Day" as her hairdresser said. And it does. Queen's oldest are taking her to breakfast for Mother's Day, then going to Church with her. She is ABSOLUTELY beside herself over this!!! Time is something she cherishes more than anything, and when others give of themselves, she feels SO blessed! She is absolutely giddy!

Now for the "Redistribution" of this week's findings. Until later...press forward.