Monday Monday~Great News!

 This morning we rose bright and early to head over to St. Augustine for my medical procedure.  God blessed us with this glorious sunrise to enjoy while on the way:

It was a misty foggy morning as we rode through the country...

But the sun just kept rising in the sky ahead to light the way...

Sometimes it just pays to get up early and get out on the road and enjoy the view!

Here we are crossing the St. John's River...

Now, wasn't that worth getting up early to see??

And we made it to our destination in plenty of time...even before the staff arrived. Didn't think to take any pictures there, but the good news is, I came through the procedure just fine! I will see the Dr. again in 3 weeks for the results of the findings, and then again in five years for my next procedure.

God is good, and I am very very thankful for your prayers and concern. Yesterday was a long day of you know what in preparation, and now I am "refueling my empty tank" and taking it easy while I recover from the effects of anesthesia.  The instructions were to make NO important decisions today! So I told my hubby he could not ask me to pick up and move to Tim Buk Too or any other crazy idea today! LOL.  No worries there...

Meanwhile, over the weekend things really got busy over at Dixie Cottage.  If you're a Facebook fan, you already know about all of this, but if not, here goes:

I guess they'll have to redo this sign...it's no longer in St. Augustine. Everything has been moved now to the new store in Interlachen.

Now comes the fun part of arranging and setting up and unpacking and making it all look presentable:

They've definitely got their work cut out for them:

It was wonderful to have family and friends all pitching in, and also wonderful that God gave them two beautiful days with none of the predicted thunderstorms to cloud or drown out their day!

They were able to get it all with the help of pick up trucks, cargo trailer and open trailer and didn't even have to rent a UHaul!! That was nice!

This is Rose and one of her dear friends who came and worked like a trooper too...

Everything neatly stacked and ready for the fun part...

They are still on target for their opening date of August 2nd, Lord willing and the creek don't rise!

Oh, and about that new door color?  I know most everyone said they really liked the blue doors, but the Landlady had another vision in mind:

I think they are very pretty and classy, what do you think?  If you prefer the blue, come on inside, because they are still blue on the inside!  Either way, a warm welcome awaits you when you do come for a visit...just wait until after August 2nd please and hopefully everything will be in place and ready for business!!

So, until next time, remember my slogan...

"When God closes a door, He opens a window"....or in this case...a green door!

Here's some food for thought:

"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name."

Revelation 3:8

Something to think about during these troubling times in our world today...

May your day be filled with joy and blessing and the strength of the Lord.

Thank you again for your kind thoughts and prayers!