Photo from Dipity.com of Todd and Lisa Beamer

We were reminded this weekend of the tragic events from 9/11/01.  It was a difficult day for us, but not as much as it was for those who knew they were speaking to their spouse for the last time.  Can you imagine receiving such a call?

We all receive disturbing news from time to time, but to know your spouse is facing certain death and there is nothing you can do to prevent it is – well, horrible.  Yet, none of us have the power to prevent such tragedies from occurring.  We are all only a phone call way from life-changing news.  Left to ourselves this fact would be impossible to accept.  But God has promised to help us and give us the grace we need to walk through any trial, including death.

Our lives have all continued since that day 9 years ago, but their lives, families and futures were changed forever.  We see the tributes (thanks, Carl) and remember with tears.  They see the tributes and look for the faces of the loved ones they miss.

We don’t mean to start the week with such a downer, but the point is to make the most of today!  None of us have the promise of tomorrow.  As we pursue our spouse to love them, encourage them and help them become all God has for them, we will be sure of no regrets if we should receive such a phone call.  Let’s make the most of this day – this week – and plan to let our spouse know what they mean to us.   And to help you we’re providing a list of activities taking place this week in our area!

CENTRAL

• Altamonte Springs – Friday Night Live at Uptown Altamonte presents, Al Morse.  Concert is FREE and is from 8p. – 10p.
• Citrus Restaurant – On Thursday, Sept. 16th, Citrus Restaurant will be hosting a book signing party for Scott Joseph.  He is Orlando’s Food Critic (see his food blog here) and he’s written his first edition of, Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.

NORTH

• Mt. Dora – If you haven’t spent an afternoon or evening here in a while, now is the time.  The weather is nicer in the evenings, and we discovered they have a walking map available on their website in PDF format.  Simply go there and look for it in the left column.   Want to have dinner?  Check out their venues HERE.  And you can add savings by checking out their Mt. Dora V.I.P. card you can download yourself and start saving a participating businesses.

EAST

• Hunter’s Creek – Movie in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 18th.  This month’s feature is Alice In Wonderland.  The movie begins at 8p. and is FREE.  Concessions will be available.

SOUTH

• Celebration – Art and Wine Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 6:30p – 10p.

WEST

• Clermont – Lakeridge Winery will host, Jazz at the Winery on Saturday, Sept. 18th and Sunday, Sept. 19th from 10a. – 5p and 11a. to 5p. respectively.  Cost is a $2 donation.
• Winter Garden – The Garden Theatre presents Singing In The Rain (1952), as a part of the Vintage Favorite Series.  The movie begins at 7p. and tickets are only $5.  This is the final evening for this year’s series.
• Yalaha – Take a drive in the country to the famous Yalaha Bakery.  It’s German owned and operated.  This Saturday, they’re providing live music in their outdoor terrace by Six and Four.  The food is reasonable and the music is FREE.  Time spent driving in the car?  Priceless!  🙂