12/5/15 Faith Riders Christmas party

Yikes, my car got hit by someone while I was visiting Bill at the VA hospital today

Our Christmas Party for Faith Riders at Memorial Park

Kathleen and Rocco

Joel and Wes

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Lining up for food....lots of good stuff

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Brian gave a very good message about blessing others

Elaine and the kids she brought from church did wonderful at leading us in Christmas Songs

Everyone was so happy when Bill came in.  He surprised everyone and got a pass to leave the VA hospital to come to the party for a couple of hours

Got up early and made a big roaster full of chili for the Christmas Party tonight.  Went to visit Bill at the hospital.  Chuck and Sue were there visiting. I walked up to the second floor and found  them all.

They had brought him donut holes from Tim Hortons.  We visited and then when it was lunch time we walked to the lunchroom and they left.  Dad had beef and rice.  They said I could eat for free again but I just had a piece of German chocolate cake and coffee.  I had made 2 chicken breast sandwiches and brought them so when we went back to the room I ate one.  Vikki and the twins came and I gave her the other one and she shared it with the kids.  She asked me why I didn't tell her I had an accident with my car.  I told her I didn't.  She showed me a picture of a car with a big dent in it.  She thought it was mine.  I sure was praying on my way out to see it that it wasn't, but it was.  I came in and asked the nurse if they had a video camera in the parking area.  She said yes and left a number so the police would call her.  It wasn't long and a nice young police officer came to help.  He walked out to my car with me and looked at my license, registration and proof of ins.  He was very nice.  Said he would get back to me.  I went back to visit Bill but he was so tired he was falling asleep so said we could leave and he would rest.  The officer reviewed the video and called me to say nothing showed on the video because my car wasn't in view on the camera.  He said he would write up a report on it and I could pick it up in 5 days.  I tried to call AAA while I was at the hospital, but they said there was a high volume of callers and it would be a while.  I didn't have my charger so didn't want to use my cell phone and have to hold that long.  Stopped at Applebees to get their dressing for my salad for tonight.  When I got home, I called AAA.  Made a claim and he took all of the information.  He was a little hard to understand and there was some noise so had to ask him to repeat several things.  He was very nice though.  Said AAA would most likely wave the $250 deductible.  I was happy to hear that where it wasn't my fault.  Got busy making my salad and getting all the things I had to take tonight ready and in the car.  I had made a list on my phone.  Kenzie came over for a little while and wrapped some gifts.  I didn't have much time to talk to her as I was so busy getting everything ready and changing for the party.  She was happy to see Mocha.  She cleaned all of her mess up without me telling her.  She left and I left a couple minutes later.  Got to the party early to help set up everything.  It was a very nice party and everyone was so happy to see Bill when he surprised them and walked in.  They couldn't believe how good he was doing.  We ate, than had a very short meeting, then sang Christmas carols and then Wes showed pics of his missionary trip to Belize.  We all had a very nice time.  I took Bill back to the Hospital at about 7:40.  Dropped him off and headed back to the party.  Saw the last part of Wes's presentation.  Helped clean up and headed for home.