Appreciation Service

Before we came back to Cayman from the States, we heard there was going to be an Special Appreciation Service on the Sunday after we got home.  We weren't really sure what all it was going to include!  Instead of waiting until right before Christmas to honor everyone that does anything for the Church this was what the "special" service was.  Then they honored our Assistant Pastor and his wife which was really nice.  And then they had Dennis and I go up front for the same when they presented this huge fruit basket to us.  After that, they had us go down in front of the steps that go up on the platform.  Someone announced for the people to come up front to us with their cards and to show us their appreciation.  We got a lot of beautiful cards and gifts!  What a nice welcome home!!

After Church was over, they had a big catered dinner for the entire Church!  When we were getting ready to go down to the cafeteria someone knocked on our door and when Dennis answered it there stood our Assistant Pastor.  Did we ever laugh when we saw him!  He was prepared to serve!! haha!

Dennis greeting the people before we ate

The Church Board Members served the food!

My family may remember my good friend Sharon!  She is so funny!!  She serves as our local Community Police Officer.  Almost every morning or afternoon she comes by the school and checks on everyone.  This particular Sunday morning she came to Church and truly surprised me as this is only the second time she's ever come!!  She calls me "Grand Master D".

This is Myrtle and her husband Michael who attend our Church.  About 3 or 4 months ago, she went up to Cuba with her daughter who was going to see a doctor there.  While they were at the hospital there, my sweet friend Myrtle had a very bad stroke.  It didn't paralyze her, but really affected her memory very, very bad.  She didn't know much of anything or anyone by name including her own children.  When she was able to come back to Cayman she was immediately hospitalized.  I went with Dennis to visit her and she didn't remember our names but yet knew who we were.  It was so pitiful to see one who is usually so vibrant and full of life so bad off!!  It was really, really sad.  She was hospitalized several times off and on.  Now she knows us by name and is able to come to Church once and a while.  Myrtle is truly a miracle!!  I love her smile!!