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Hey Reader,

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For the past few months, I've been prayer walking my street. I learned about this way of serving my neighbors from this book.

There are 27 houses on my street and it takes all of 6 minutes for me to walk the street every day and pray for my neighbors, their families, healing if they are sick and any other needs they may have.

The problem is that even though we've lived here for 10 years, I really only know 2 of my neighbors well enough to know what their prayer needs might be.

I was on a prayer walk a couple of weeks ago when I felt a strong impression from God saying "You know, you can't really serve people if you don't even KNOW them. Invite them over for coffee."

The "invite them over for coffee" part may have been the voice of my friend Sue Donaldson who truly has the heart for welcoming people around her table. Her motto is:

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So, I printed 27 invitations and put them on everyone's door.

I made a pot of coffee and put out a basket of muffins.

And last Saturday morning, I had 4 ladies (early 20's-early 70's) around my table whom I had never met. We had so much fun getting to know each other.

👰‍♀️We connected over mother of the bride issues and beautiful places to get married.

🤪Adjusting to husbands who cramp our style when they start working from home. 😀

😷And one lady shared that her husband continues to battle health issues from long COVID.

I should also tell you that I had 8 women text me to decline because of conflicts in their schedule but said they want to come to the next gathering.

I guess I'm hosting another gathering.

It just goes to show that people long to connect.

My challenge to myself and to you this week is to serve someone by connecting with them.

You don't have to invite 27 strangers to your house to do it.😂

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Thrive through Learning

I joined the pilot program Strong and Vibrant at Home with Amy Connell. It's a 7 week strength training program for women in perimenopause and beyond. I am WAY beyond!

We all know that strength training is essential to our health, especially as we age.

But what to do? With what equipment? How do we do it safely?

The workouts are tailored to work with your body where it is RIGHT NOW - not where it was 20 years ago.

This is the first week and so far, I love it! Will give you a full report when I'm finished.

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What's in my cart:

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Here's what is in my cart this week:

​Butterfly Poplin Dress -Woven poplin with a little stretch. Gorgeous print.

​Striped Linen Shirt Dress - A-line, knee-length, available online only.

​Floral Midi Shirt Dress - Silky, recycled twill, relaxed fit, A-line drape.

​Short Sleeve Popover Dress - A-line, shirt-tail hem in a gorgeous blue. Loose and comfy without making you look like you are wearing a tent.

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What is one of your favorite ways to connect with people? Having them over to your house? Meeting for lunch? Doing something like playing pickle ball or taking a walk together? Organized meetings like bunko or book club. Serving together? Write back and tell me! I'd love to know!

Until next time,

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Cathy

Thriving through SERVICE, LEARNING and HAVING FUN!​

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