Thursday, 11/12/26, Took Asher to Tim Horton’s to meet Kimmy, he stayed with her all day, Bill had implant in Lansing, went to VA to get his antibiotic, to drug store to get over the counter stuff he needs, He ate soup when he got home, I went to meet Kimmy and Jared to get Asher,

Arnie and Asher played really good.  Asher knew how to get under stuff so Arnie couldn’t get him. 

Adam was happy when he got home from work and saw Asher was there.  He told Kimmy he wanted to keep him 

Adam took a picture while Asher was on Arnie’s big bed.  He loved the big bed.

Hiding under the chair

Arnie was watching him ha ha

Jared met Asher for the first time!  Finally!!!

Asher loved it at Kimmy’s.  He loves it at all the girl’s houses.  What a blessed puppy.  His name is perfect for him.

 I got up early, took Asher outside and got ready. then went to meet Kimmy with Asher at 8:15 at Tim Hortons.  It was so nice of Kimmy to meet me there after she dropped Eli off at school.  I came back home and I read my Bible and did my prayer books, while Bill did the same.  We left around 9:30 and went to Lansing.  Bill got in for his implant procedure at 12:30.  He got out at 2.  Everything went well and he said it wasn’t too bad.  Just has to watch the bleeding and be careful not to cough or sneeze, and has to eat soft food for a few days.  No popcorn, chips etc. for 2-3 weeks.  

 He drove home, even though I offered.  We got to the VA and the dentist hadn’t called the prescription in that they said they would.  Bill called and they said they would send it.  We went to the Walgreen Pharmacy (that’s all it was) but they didn’t have the stuff he needed.  We went back to the VA and then stopped at a regular Walgreens and got everything he needed.  We came home after that and he ate (he hadn’t had anything all day and it was 5:00). I quick made a ground bologna sandwich and left to meet Kimmy and Jared.   I’m thankful they were so nice to meet me. 

I thought Arnie would be all tired out after a day at Kimmy’s with Arnie, but he wanted to play and keep playing.  I finally gave him his bully stick and he hauled it around and chewed it.  I was talking to Melissa telling her how much he loved chewing it, when I looked and saw that he was chewing on the mat under the walking pad.  Melissa told me then that they shouldn't be chewing the bully stick by something chewable.  Her dog Wookie chewed a cord and got a little shock when he was chewing on a bully stick.  I will take her advice.  He did go to bed good and slept til 5.  

11/11/26, Happy birthday Kenzie, We love you so much! Went to Denny’s for Veteran’s meal, sat with Jericho, came home, got Asher, went at 10:45 and started getting pizza’s at Little Caesars, got boneless wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, Certificate at Texas Roadhouse, Vikki came over, she took Asher to Melissa, Melissa watched Asher while we went to Golden Coral with Jim for their free meal, fun day, Asher was so good!

Happy Birthday Kenzie!  We love you so much!  Have a blessed and wonderful day!

Kimmy and Bill when he gave her some pizza’s and pops for their family.  Bill loves doing this on Veteran’s day

Bill and Melissa when he gave her some pizzas and pops for her family

Vikki and Bill when he gave her and her family some pizza’s and pops

Eli with his pizza and pop

Adam with his pizza and pop

Asher loves riding, but always falls asleep fast.  He crawled up in my arm and turned over on his back and went sound asleep.  

He switched arms

Vikki took Asher to Melissa’s after she picked Isaac and Peyton up from school.  Isaac was happy to see her.

Melissa sat in the van with Asher while Evan had his therapy session.  Asher did the same thing for her.  Fell right asleep on his back in her arms.

Eli and his pizza and pop

Adam and his pizza and pop

Peyton and friends at youth group

I got up at 6:30 with Asher.  I decided to stay up since I wanted Asher to get some exercise before we had to leave him in his crate to go to Dennies for breakfast.  I played with him to give him some exercise after he ate his breakfast .  I put him in his crate while I got ready.  I texted Kenzie and wished her a Happy 29th Birthday. 

I put Asher in his crate, then we left for breakfast.  He didn’t even cry.  We got to Denny’s and a fellow Marine of Bill’s was in front of the line.  He asked us to sit with him, so we moved up and did.  I went to tell him our names and it was Jericho, a 40 year old guy who I had met 4 years ago.  He had a 2 year old son who is now 6.  He had seemed familiar, but his voice sounded like our friend Brad so I thought that why.  The guys had a big breakfast provided free because they are veterans.  I got a couple of eggs, bacon crispy and toast.  It took 45 minutes to get our food.  We saw Debbie and Dale.  Dale was in our wedding.  We see them almost every year at Denny’s on Veteran’s day.  Debbie is having chemo for  bone cancer right now.  We are praying for her.  

We left and came home to get Asher.  He was still sleeping in his crate when we got home.  He got up as soon as he heard me.  I took him outside and he went potty again.  Still no accidents.  I fed him and let him play til we were ready to leave.  We left our house at 10:50.  We went to Texas Roadhouse and got in line to pick up the voucher.  They were doing it different this year and instead of having cars line up and drive by and get theirs, people were getting out of their vehicles.  I had Bill get out while I drove the Jeep to Hobby Lobby and parked close by.   That worked out good.  Bill came and got in the Jeep 10 minutes later.  We went to all the Little Caesars in town after that.   Asher just kept sleeping.  After about 1 hour, I gave him some water.  Then I fed him his food.  We were in Melissa neighborhood, so we stopped and he went out in her fenced in yard and went potty.  Then we drove around for another hour.  He went back to sleep and slept the rest of the time.  He’s super easy to take places.  We drove to Kimmy’s and gave her some pizzas and pop too.  Then we came home and Vikki stopped in and Bill gave her some pizza’s.  She stayed here till the kids got out of school.  Bill went and got gas and also picked up two boxes of boneless wings from Buffalo Wild Wings.  Vikki left and took Asher and his stuff and met Melissa on the way to Evan’s school and gave her puppy and his stuff.   

We met Jim F. and went to the Golden Coral.  Jim was at the front of the line, so we moved up by him.

We all enjoyed our meal there.  Bev couldn’t come because she went to her daughters to spend the night.  We saw T Bone and Pam there.  We left and picked up Asher.  Melissa said Asher was such a great puppy.  Hailey and Max had so much fun with Asher and so did Vader and Wookie.  They played great.  Melissa got some really good videos and pictures.   

Went to bed early because I have to get up early in the morning to take Asher to meet Kimmy at Tim Horton’sl, then got to Lansing for Bill to get a tooth implant.  

Tuesday, 11/10/26, Went to the dentist, had to get on an antibiotic, Vikki, Peyton and Isaac came over, Melissa and Hailey came over, Kimmy and Eli came over, We had to go to West Branch for Chapter meeting, met with Russ and Marsha afterwards for a short time, came home and stopped at Vikki’s to pick up Asher

Russ and Marsha at the West Branch Chapter meeting

Me showing Paul my new puppy

Isaac loves Asher

Peyton loves Asher too!

Hailey loves Asher too

I love Asher too.  He’s the sweetest puppy!

Asher slept until 6:30 this morning.  I read my Bible before my day got busy and did my prayer books.  He only got me up once during the night at 12:30, and then after I took him potty he slept through.   Loves his toys and tries to pull the toy box out to the middle of the floor if they aren’t out on the floor. Eating and drinking good!  Still no accidents.  Such a great personality.  We love him! 

I had to go to the dentist and Bill had to go to the VA.  I put Asher in his cage before I left.  He cried for a few minutes, then was happy and relaxed.  My dentist appointment went well.  I have infection in a bottom back tooth, but never felt any pain.  The hygienist cleaned the infection out good and the dentist put me on an antibiotic.  I came home after about an hour and a half because I had to fill out new paperwork for their files.  Asher was quite in his cage when I came in the door.  I walked to him in the living room and got him out of his pen.  He was so happy to see me and I was happy to see him.

Vikki, Peyton and Isaac came over to see Asher and spend time with him.  Melissa and Hailey called and wanted to come over and see Asher too.  I am happy they love my puppy, plus I get to see them and visit too.  After Kimmy took Eli to his doctor appointment, they came over as planned too.  Puppy loves them all.  Bill and I had to leave to go to the West Branch CMA chapter.  I wasn’t going to go, but Vikki said she wanted to watch Asher.  Bill and I left and they all still stayed for a while.  Then Vikki took Asher home with her. 

The meeting went well.  It was at G’s and the 12” pizza’s were half off.  Bill got his no cheese with just ground beef, and I got my yummy cheese and pepperoni.  It was less than the 7” we had planned on getting.  So good too.  It was nice seeing everyone and Laicey’s grandma was there, so it was nice to have a chance to talk to her.  After the meeting, Russ and Marsha wanted to go out for coffee and talk to us for a little while.  We ended up sitting in Meijer and talking, with no coffee.  They have prayed hard since Bill mentioned Russ taking his place when he stops being State Coordinator.  He wants Bill to mentor him and train him for the position whenever Bill thinks is the right time.  We were so happy.  That’s answered prayer.  It is always nice to have a person trained for your position when you are ready to step down.  They are amazing area reps.  

We stopped at Vikki’s and picked up Asher.  She said he was really good and went potty outside.  They had fun with her.  We came home and I played with Asher for a while.  Then got ready and put him in his crate and went to bed.  He went right to sleep and so did I.  

Monday, 11/9/26, First whole Day with Puppy Asher, He didn’t have any accidents, did great, loving, playful, loved all the family, so sweet, I love him and so does Bill, guys came and fixed our furnace

Asher’s first day 

Adam stopped in to see Asher

Asher laying by me while I worked on my blog

Evan stopped in to see Asher for the first time 

Went to Vikki’s to visit and got a picture of Rody seeing Asher for the first time

Asher is doing so well.  Went to bed at 10:30, woke up and went potty outside , then back to sleep until 5:30.  Ate really good, drinking good, no accidents in house, and playing lots.  

He cried when I put him in the big pen with his bed, blanket and soft toys.  After about 5 minutes, I put a blanket over the big pen and he went to sleep for 2 hours.  

Then just did the same after his play time and he only cried about 2 minutes and fell asleep.  Right after he woke up, grandson Adamcame to meet him.  All my grandkids just love him.  He sure loves people and shows it!  

Adam went with papa to pick up something he needed.  When Adam came back, he asked when Aunt Vikki was coming.  I called and she was on our road.  Adam was happy he could see her before he went to his doctor appointment.  We sure loved seeing him! 

Melissa and Evan stopped over so Evan could see Asher.  We had another fun visit.  Asher loved everyone and shows it!  When they had to leave so Evan could get to his piano lesson, Evan told me to look at something and then acted like he was going to take Asher home!

After Bill and I ate, I took Asher for a ride to Vikki’s house.  He was in his crate and looked out his window for a few minutes, then fell asleep.  

Isaac came right out of my car and got Asher and took him to show his dad who had just pulled in the garage.  Peyton was right behind him coming out to see Asher.  

Vikki was happy to see Asher again and Lucy and Asher ended up playing really cute together.  Asher just rolls on his back if Lucy gets too close.  He surrenders.  

I left around 6:30 and Asher slept all the way home.  He was tired out from Lucy. 

I worked on my blog, played with Asher and went to bed at 8:30.  Asher slept in his crate nearby. 

Bill went to bed around 11:30.  Asher slept right through him coming in the room.