[+] Jon’s aunt Leslie sent me a package which had a sympathy card and a beautiful necklace with an enameled Celtic knotwork heart as its pendant.Â? It was meant to symbolize my grandfather’s love and be a reminder of it.Â? I am working on the thank-you note as we speak.

[+] I have today off because I worked for my co-receptionist on Tuesday.Â? I had a bit of a crazy afternoon and it was kind of the proving time for myself to see if I could handle it.Â? I did but I was TIRED at the end of my shift.

[+] One of the struts on the Volvo is busted and they’re having to order it in.Â? Thank goodness for parishioners!Â? One family is lending us a car until we can get the Volvo fixed because it isn’t safe to drive — we risk blowing a tire because the tire is rubbing against the strut as it is now.Â? Our mechanic is also letting us pay in installments — a good thing because we don’t have a spare $800 lying around.

[+] Next week is Synod Assembly and I’m going down with Jon.Â? It’s an opportunity to socialize, meet some LJ buddies who are interning in Montana, and to see what a synod assembly is like.Â? Jon has Cont. Ed on Thursday, so we’re heading down a day early and I’m probably going to go curl up in $tarbucks that morning, go return the swim-shorts toÂ? Super Big Box Store, and go to the sporting goods store to get some better swim shorts.

[+] My in-laws sent me my birthday present early: a $150 gift certificate for Lands’ End.Â? Duuuuuuuuude…Â? (My birthday is actually May 19th but they wanted me to have whatever I ordered ON my actual birthday.)Â? I’m just trying to figure out what I need in my wardrobe since that’s what I use the giftcards for.

[+] I have a big fluffy tummy next to me who is sleepy and purry.Â? Silly Finian!