Monday, 9/28/26, Took Max to college, did grocery shopping at three stores, picked Max up, went to Culvers, Bill had elder’s meeting, Marie went to hospital for congestion,

Max and Evan at Culver’s....I couldn’t get us all in the same picture the way we were sitting, so Melissa and I are below.

I love this sweet daughter

Bill had an 8:30 dentist appointment, so he got up early.  I heard him and got up at 8.  

I gave him a kiss good morning and off he went.  I put awesome worship music by Phil Wickham on.  I walked a mile on the walking pad.  I read my Bible and did my prayer books.  After that, I got ready so I could go pick up Max and take him to college.  I dropped off Hailey’s coat I dry-cleaned for her and her nice cake plate.  I asked Max if he wanted to go to Culver’s after his class and he said yes.  I invited Melissa and Evan too.  We had fun on the way to school and I got some laughs out of Max, especially when I told him I was going to name my puppy Brucie because he was born on Bruce’s birthday.  We got to the parking lot and he told me right away where I needed to turn.  I let him and Vader off at the door.  Vader had his service dog vest on and looked so amazing.  

I went to Sam’s Club and got some things I needed.  Then I went to Aldi’s and got some stuff. After that I went to Meijer and did shop and scan to earn extra points.  After that it was time to go back and pick Max up.  Melissa called me and said she and Evan would be able to meet us at Culver’s.  

I picked Max up and we went to meet them at Culver’s.  They were already there because Max got out about 15 minutes late.  We had a nice time eating together and hanging out.  Melissa showed me the homecoming pictures she took.  They are all so nice.  We got free scoops sundaes with our coupons.  Evan didn’t want one.  At 3:55, he told Melissa they had to leave because he had to go to piano lessons.  The lady that did all the great announcing for the Eddy band is a composer and pianist and now she is Evan’s piano teacher.  She sees a lot of potential in Evan and loves that he composed his own song.  She only teaches kids that want to compose music.  He has a piano recital on October 17, but I will be in Arkansas.  I told Melissa she will have to video it for me.  Evan loves having her as a teacher and is learning so much.  They left to go home and get his books and then go to his lesson.  Max and I still had to finish our ice cream, so I took him home after we were done.  He was sweet and took the tray of papers and drink cups and put them in the trash for me.  I dropped him off, then came home and put away groceries.  I warmed up some chicken fried rice for Bill and then after eating, he went to the elder’s meeting.  

Marie called me when she was in the hospital triage and said they were going to admit her.  I got very concerned because she was so congested sounding.  They told her she had a spot of pneumonia a week ago, but said she could stay home and keep on the antibiotic she was on.  Now she sounds awful and she’s 87 years old.  Her birthday is tomorrow.  I prayed with her on the phone and offered to do whatever she needed me for.  She said Roy was with her and they were just going to be waiting.  I told her we would come Wednesday and see her, since we will be out of town tomorrow.  I put her on the church prayer list, and sent Bill a text so he and the elders would pray for her.  I got the girls praying for her right away too.  

I talked to Melissa lots on the phone today, and talked to Vikki and Kimmy too.  Kimmy and Vikki both made chili today using my award winning chili recipe.  At least that’s what we call it lol.  

Bill got home and gave me the piece of pumpkin pie that was left over from the meeting.  It was super good.  I read Gabriel’s 21 days of prayer post.  He goes to Vikki’s church.  I met him and his wife last week and started following his page because Vikki had sent me things to read from it that were so good.  I love reading what he writes about his time with the Lord and things in Scripture.  He is from Korea.

I worked on my blog, now going to bed.  We have to get up early tomorrow and it is 11:34 right now.  

 

 

Sunday, 9/27/26, went to church, Bill volunteered at Pat’s for the Marine Corp League fundraiser, I went to Melissa’s, Melissa, Hailey and I went to Starbucks, Kimmy & Jared used our Jeep and trailer to pick up a nice John Deere Tractor they found, Eli and Isaac stayed at our house, they went for a bike ride, Vikki, Kimmy and Jared came over

Jack when I visited today

Hailey made yummy apple crisp for us.  It was delicious with ice cream on top.  She also made Bill and I a loaf

Eli on his bike.  They were doing tricks on the deck

Isaac on his little tiny bike.  I can’t believe he can ride it.  They were sure. having fun together.  

Yummy banana bread Hailey made toped with nuts.  She even put the rest of the loaf in a green bag.  She likes being healthy.

Picture taken last night by Lydia’s mom at Applebees...Evan and Lydia and Jack and Kaylin eating dinner before the homecoming dance.  They all had a great time.  Jack told me his legs were sore today from all the dancing and jumping he did.

One of these adorable puppies will be ours in November.  They are all so cute, I don’t care which one I get.  I love getting picture updates each week

 We got ready and went to church.  Bill and I talked with Amy and set up a time to get together for pizza and games with her and Dennis, our other friend Dennis, and Merijo and Greg in October.  I was talking to my friend Debbie and facing her and she told me my family was here.  Melissa and Hailey came and after we hugged, sat by Bill and I.  I was so happy to see them.  Hailey told me yesterday she was coming.  Bruce is out of town so Melissa decided to come with her.  Worship was awesome and Pastor Ken preached on Acts Chapter 19 and it was a powerful message.  Many people came up for prayer afterward.  The Holy Spirit was moving.  We visited with our Missionaries, Beth and Tyler before we left.  They shared about what God has been doing.  As we were walking out, Cassie, ran after me and gave me a Kid’s Ministry Shirt that is really nice.  I will wear it next time I teach Sunday School. 

I made chicken fried rice for dinner while Bill went and got something he needed for Kimmy and Jared to use to haul the trailer.  He ate two helpings when he got back home.  I had set up to go to Melissa’s at 12:30, so I wasn’t home when Kimmy and Jared got there.  She had called me and asked if the boys could stay at my house and I told her yes!!!  Bill had to leave to be at Pat’s for a fundraiser for the Marine Corps. League.  Melissa, Jack, Max and I ate some Apple Crisp with ice cream.  It was so good.  Hailey likes baking, but doesn’t like eating the sweets she makes.  After we finished eating, we walked outside and looked at Melissa’s flowers.  They are so pretty.  Hailey had 30 minutes left for the banana bread in the oven, so they told Jack how to test it to see if it is done and also what to do if it wasn’t.  He stayed and took it out of the oven when it was done, and we girls went to Starbucks and had our favorite Expresso Drink.  We stayed there and drank it while we visited.  Then we went back to Melissa’s to see how Jack did with the banana bread.  He did a great job.  It was perfectly done.  Hailey wrapped up, put it in a green bag and sent it home with me and also sent a container of apple crisp for her Papa.  She’s so sweet and the best baker.  

I came home and was happy to see Eli and Isaac.  Eli’s braces look really good on him.  They were outside riding their bikes on the deck and doing tricks.  Then they asked if they could go on a bike ride.

I looked at Melissa’s Facebook page to see the pictures of Lydia and Evan that Lydia’s mom tagged Melissa in.  They are such nice pictures.  Jack and Kaylin are in one of them at the restaurant.  It was so nice they could go to homecoming together.  

Bill got home early because Joyce came early to relieve him.  Nice to have him home early so he could take Isaac and Eli to look at another small bike.  He also took Kimmy and Jared’s van through a car wash.  It was Eli’s first time.  They couldn’t connect the trailer to the van, so Bill had them take our Jeep to pull the trailer.  I’m glad it worked out that they could still go get the tractor.  

I ate a piece of Hailey’s banana bread.  The boys didn’t want any.  Bill said good, all the more for me.  Eli laughed.  The boys helped Bill take the window air conditioner out.  I was thankful they were here to be able to help him.  It’s nice to have nice strong grandsons.  Adam was working today.  He’s a hard worker at his job.  Vikki came over and had the boys and their bikes with her.  Kimmy had texted Eli to let him know when he needed to be back at my house.  Kimmy and Jared got her shortly afterwards.  We had time to visit for a little bit, then I knew Jared would want to have some daylight to drive his tractor.  Vikki and Isaac left and  so did Kimmy, Jared and Eli.

Bill and I read our Bibles and did our prayer books.  

I texted lots with my sister, Brenda today.  Messaged with Kenzie, talked on the phone and in person to Melissa, Kimmy and Vikki.  Also got to see 5 grandkids and hang out.  I am blessed.  I love my family.  They are all so kind hearted and sweet.  

Bill and I did our devotions in the evening.  They were good ones.  We had to catch up on one.  

Sat. 9/26/26, Went on Ride and Seek with Faith Riders, had hot dogs and hamburgers afterwards, they gave out prizes, helped them pack stuff up, went to Mooney’s with Sabrina and Bill, watched the Michigan Game there

Barb doing registration

Group going on the ride...Cheryl, Miles, Don (staying at the church parking lot to see if more people come), Ron & Barb(staying also to help), Elaine, Karen, Bill, Sabrina, John, Wes, Gayla, Lynn, Terry and Bill

Prayer before leaving

Bill and I at the old gas station.  

Bill, Miles, Terry and Lynn at the table in back of the old gas station

Elaine, Gayla, Sabrina and Bill

Bill at the little Mackinaw Bridge

John, Sabrina, Bill and my Bill

They had me get in the picture

So many fish in the water by the side of the bridge were it was so clear and under the bridge.  In the upper left corner are two small turtles.  There were big turtles too.  We had fun watching them all.

The two story out house

We looked in the windows and could see about 6 holes cut out for people to use.  It is not used any longer.

Me and Bill at the historical firehouse in Ithaca

Bill by the other side of the firehouse.  They have ropes with hooks in that tower where they would haul the hoses up and they would hang to dry.

Lined up to leave Ithaca

Our final stop at the Lake where our friend Barb always loved going before she died.  We went there two February’s ago on our motorcycles for her memorial ride.  Bill and I were photobombed by two amazing and dear friends, Elaine and Cheryl

Doing a bike/biker blessing at the Lake for a man traveling on his motorcycle who wanted to have his bike blessed.  

Got back at the church and Ron was grilling the burgers and hotdogs.  We ate and sat at the tables and then had drawings to win great prizes.  Everyone won a prize.  I got a fire blanket which I really wanted.  Bill chose a big pack of bungie cords that were the right size for us to hang the banner when we go to the state rally and the rest will be used for when we need them.

After we helped clean up and pack up everything at the church in the parking lot, Bill and Sabrina went with us to Mooneys.  We had delicious ice cream and watched the Michigan game.  We stayed after we were done eating to watch the end of the game where the other team in the last two seconds, got a touchdown and went ahead of Michigan and won.  Boo Hoo.   

Peyton all ready to go to the Homecoming dance.  She is a beautiful sweet girl!  I’m thankful she’s my granddaughter.

Peyton at homecoming. Vikki volunteered by one of the doors.

 

Friday, 9/25/26, Kimmy came over with Arnie, Vikki came over, We went to an Estate Sale, Melissa and Hailey came over, went to Heritage Homecoming Parade, Sat at Ann and Vershon’s, went to Chic Fil A, took veggies to Sue and visited for a little while

Isaac third row, third one over

This is the color and kind of car my first car was but it wasn’t a convertible.  It was Bill’s brother Fred’s first car too because we passed it on to him.

Ansel, our Pastor’s grandson on the float in the dark blue and white

Peyton and Marika walked in the parade.  They both waved in different pictures.

They threw lots of candy in the road at the end.  Bill was out picking it up.  3 Police cars were coming slowly and got pretty close. Bill told the one young officer closest to our side of the road, that he had his eye on him.  The officer smiled and waved.

Lydia dressed as Princess Leah

Evan was Jedi and is in the brown hooded sweatshirt on the float and the grey pants

Both of them in the picture

Jack in the green walking behind the sign.  He’s in the Animal Club

Isaac having fun while the marching band had to wait at school

Rody couldn’t come to the parade because he had to photograph a wedding.  He saw Diamond and her dad Brian there and got some great pictures with them.

Got up and got ready.  Made our coffees.  Kimmy got here and was talking to Vikki on the phone, then Vikki got here.  I love that we girls get together on Friday’s.  We drank our coffee and visited while we gave Arnie some attention and also watched him play.  Kimmy put him in his huge crate in the basement. He has lots of room in that one, and does really good.  We went to a couple’s house that go to church with Vikki, and Vikki gave them a set of 2 Expresso mugs since she saw in his blog they were looking for some.  Vikki had us get out of the car to meet them.  They are both so nice and wonderful Christians.  We went to an estate sale after we left there.  We all found stuff and it was half price so it didn’t cost much. Kimmy had found some nice bushel baskets and half bushel baskets and a nice pail and put it on the hold table, but when she went to pay, someone had taken them off the hold table and bought them.  The guy who was supposed to be watching the table apologized to Kimmy.  I got a 3 prong rake for my garden, so now I have 2.  It was only $2.  I also got a wire basket for $2 and a can/bottle opener for 50 cents and an umbrella for $1.  Melissa called when we were almost done there and said she and Hailey were going to my house.  I told her she could visit with her dad and we would be there in about 15 minutes.  We were happy to get there and see Hailey and Melissa.  Hailey had found 3 beautiful dresses that she loves and a nice winter dress coat.  I kept the coat to use Dryall and Dry clean it in my dryer for her.  It turned out great.

Kimmy left, and we put warmer clothes on and went to Rody’s Aunt Ann’s and cousin Vershon’s house to watch the parade with Vikki and them.   We do this every year.  The parade was nice and it was nice to see Isaac and Peyton in it and also other kids from our church.  We missed having Rody there, but he had to photograph a wedding.  People sure threw lots of candy and the guys sure picked it up nicely.  Vikki and I picked up some too.  Some people ran up to us and gave us each handfuls of candy.  When the parade was over we told everyone goodbye, then Bill and I went to Chic fil A.  We ate and had Shakes.  

I called Sue back on the way home, because she called and left a message and she wanted to know if I had any more veggies.  I let her know I picked some tomatoes and squash for her and would go out and check and see if there were any more tomatoes or peppers.  I found two peppers and about 10 tomatoes.  I called to let her know I was bringing them over.  She was outside when I got there so we visited on the porch for a little while.  She’s having Bill sell her trailer too.  He saw it sitting back in her yard, so told her he will pick it up Monday and clean it up for her and then sell it.  She was happy about that.  

I came home and read my Bible, and did my prayer books.  Then Bill and I read two devotions, since we missed doing it last night.  They were both really good ones.

I did my blog, texted with Hailey, then texted with Evan.  Then I texted with Vikki.  Now I am ready to go to bed.