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Spanish Lakes
Fairways:
'Journey' reminds us of the true meaning of Easter
By MARGE BRENNAN
community correspondent
April 25, 2006
On
Good Friday, the annual "Journey to the Cross" sponsored by the
Bible Study Group was in the auditorium.
Jack Raisch is the
moderator of the group, and he always makes the "Journey"
interesting and inspiring. This year was no exception.
As we heard the voices
coming from the back of the auditorium depicting the events of the
journey, we were truly moved. The "Journey" always reminds us of the
true meaning of Easter.
A dinner of soup
followed, and it was enjoyed by everyone.
Easter brings many
families together, and here at Fairways, we all are thrilled to hear
the voices of children and are happy to spend time with our
families.
This year I was
summoned home under the pretext of minding the children who were on
their Easter break. Only upon arriving did I find out there was a
hidden agenda: The youngest of my brood is getting married in
October, and Easter dinner was in her apartment.
Even the dinner itself
held a hidden meaning. It was not only for our family, the
invitation was extended to her intended's family, whom we had not
yet met.
The guest list numbered
18. The bride is a business woman and is seldom home. Her kitchen
boasts of one frying pan, two pots, four dishes, four pieces of
silverware, three glasses and two wine glasses.
It was decided by the
rest of the family that I should jump into action and save the day.
First, let me backtrack
a little: When family comes, I tell them the only thing I'm making
is reservations. Last summer I got away without cooking for a month
because there was usually someone else around to do it. So up until
now my secret — that I still knew how to cook but really had no
interest whatsoever in doing it — was safe.
Well, what could I say?
A marriage and a joining of families was at stake, so I took the
bull by the horns, did the shopping and did the cooking from hors
d'oeuvres to dessert, with a turkey with all the trimmings and a ham
with lots of side dishes in between.
The bride was pleased,
and so was the groom. Our new extended family was delighted, and
many friendships were formed right then and there. Several bottles
of wine were consumed, which may have made the blending of families
a tad easier.
I have only one regret:
My secret is exposed and members of the extended family are telling
me that they can't wait until I return in the summer and we have
another big party, this time in my summer house.
Oh, well, I have a few
months to come up with a new plan. Right now I kind of like the
accolades.
Marge Brennan writes
about people and events at Spanish Lakes Fairways. She can be
reached at (772) 489-9329 or
Soicar@AOL.com via e-mail. |
