Exciting times.

I have been preparing since last Saturday for company. Everyone who knows me, knows I love to have company. I love to cook for them, cater to their every need, and most of all catch up and visit. I get so excited when people come for a visit and have always wanted my house to seem like a fun place to be. That part is so much easier without Ron.. He did enjoy company to a point, but it was always stressful for me, not knowing what he was gonna say or do.. So, this is my first adult company since we've separated. Two years ago we tore up the flooring in the upstairs bedroom. We intended to replace it, and never got to it. I went Saturday and spent some of my income tax return on laminate plank flooring. Rebecca invited some friends over to help us get it laid, and they got her room nearly done. I finished it and am nearly finished with Eliza's room. It sure feels good to accomplish something. I am a strong woman. I can do all things through Christ. I went out and bought me a skill saw that fits me, I bought a tool set and went to work. I can cut wood as good as any man, I can lay flooring. I can do anything I set my mind to, and that is a good feeling. You can too. I am beginning to know myself again and be confident in who God is in me.
So... back to the weekend, it is the Madisonville Civil War Reenactment. We will be dressed up in period correct clothes and living in a Civil War era camp during the day, Jesse will be a part of the battle on Saturday and Sunday, and everyone will dance at the ball on Saturday night. We are praying for good weather. Regardless, my friend Debbe and her girls and Karla and her little ones are spending Friday and Saturday night with me. My other friend Laura is coming up with her whole family and they will stay Saturday night. I am so excited!! I think I am going to buy a bunch of foot scrub and soaking tubs to pamper us after a long day of tight boots and working. This is gonna be a fun weekend, I am praying for good weather and a clean house. :)