For a couple of weeks before my Bday, Maranatha began to tell me not to plan anything the Friday before my Bday because her and Alfred wanted to celebrate with me. They were leaving for Memphis that weekend before and wanted to take me to dinner. So, of course I cleared my calendar, however, I attempted to convince the both of them that I simply was very happy with hanging out at the house, watching a movie, and having take out. Even up until the day before I was telling Mara that's what I wanted to to do and she sent me a text message that said, "Get over it; we're taking you out." I didn't know where we going or what we were doing. Alf called me that day and tried to play it cool by saying, "What are we doing tonight?" I didn't have a clue but I wasn't the least bit suspicious. I guess you could say I'm used to hanging out with Alf & Mara so it really didn't surprise me that we were going out to dinner. They picked me up and off we went.....to an unknown destination. I wondered where we were going so I asked Mara (Alf was on the phone) and she was like, "You need to ask the man, he's the one that knows." Well, then I was confused but I just sat back and reveled in conversation. Before too long I realized, myself, that we were on our way to the Oasis. I absolutely love that place! We went inside and the hostess began walking us to our table.....well, then came the suspicion. She began to walk us through the kitchen which I thought was weird and then said, "they're all in there." Well.....there ya have it! A SURPRISE party it was....and ALL of my favorite people were there! It was so much fun- good food and great fellowship- what more could you ask for! Thanks, Alf & Mara~ It was a memory I'll never forget!
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