Thanks, Pat. I think deciding where to hang the wreath is one of those areas
you don't need to pray about.  As long as you don't get mad and try to hang
it around Vernon's neck I think the LORD will be happy wherever you put it.
Smile.

Paul the Decorator with Naked Walls
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: IDEAS FOR HOSTESS GIFT?


> Paul,
>
> I guess you are correct about that. <grin> How about a bottle of
> non-alcoholic wine. lol.
>
> A minister brought us a bottle of home made red wine on the 4th of
> December. It was from the Hutterite Colony. He also brought my 18 pound
> turkey, and a pair of slippers that the women made. I'm waring them right
> now. They are totally loving!
>
> Paul, how about some party mix, or something like that. Maybe even a real
> reath. We got one this year, and I've never had a real one before. It's
> beautiful. Please pray that we can find a place to hang it. lol.
>
> Love,
> Pat Ferguson
>
> At 08:09 AM 12/23/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >Wine is as tricky thing with chaplains, Pat.  Or with Christians for that
> >matter.  Some drink but don't want you to know they do, others don't and
> >will be offended if you suggest they do, and some are so drunk they won't
> >remember what you brought them.  Laughing out loud.
> >
> >Make Mine Ovaltine Lion
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 8:06 PM
> >Subject: Re: IDEAS FOR HOSTESS GIFT?
> >
> >
> > > Paul, How about a bottle of wine if that is appropriate. <grin> lol.
> > >
> > > That's what someone brought me for a hostest gift for our Christmas
party.
> > > I put it in the cupboard because we already had some out, and opened
and
> > > ready to serve for the party. <grin> lol.
> > >
> > > We'll save that one for another special occasion. <grin> lol.
> > >
> > > Lovings!
> > > Pat who  hopes she's not in trouble for mentioning Wine
> > >
> > > At 07:57 AM 12/22/03 -0500, you wrote:
> > > >Okay, folks, I'm open for hostess gifts for the friends I'll be
spending
> > > >Christmas with.  I normally bring some sort of baked goods
(Entenmann's
> >for
> > > >those of you fortunate to have had some), but the wife in this couple
is
> > > >such a great cook and baker she has three or four homemade desserts
at
> >every
> > > >meal that are better than anything you can get in any store.  Last
time I
> > > >brought over bakery stuff and she ended up giving me three quarters
of it
> > > >back to take home.  (I hope that doesn't mean she was insulted.)
> > > >
> > > >Anyway, any other ideas?  Thanks.
> > > >
> > > >Paul