Tues., 5/19/26, Took garbage out, fed fish (one is missing), picked up more sticks, came in, made breakfast, ate on deck, Bill went to breakfast with church guys, Bill and I met and filled jeep and my car, went to pick up my glasses, went to Melissa’s, picked Peyton up from school, went to Vikki’s, went to Walmart

This ground cover is so beautiful this time of year.  Lilacs are about ready to bloom and Weigela plants are starting to blossom

I got my new glasses today!

Eli’s leaving with his band and going to Florida.  Praying for him and everyone!

Ha ha, it was our nap time today.

Love this picture of Adam Kimmy took

I got up at 8 and took the garbage out right away.  Went out to check on the fish pond.  There was one gold fish missing.  I was so busy filling the pond with water the other day when it was so low, I forgot to count the fish, so don’t know exactly when it wasn’t in the pond.  Sad.

I started picking up more limbs and sticks in the yard.  The burn pile is getting pretty big, but it was way too windy yesterday and today to burn anything, not to mention wet.  Bill took his walker and went to breakfast with the church guys.  I’m glad he keeps moving, even though it’s painful, so he doesn’t lose strength.  He got the referral for the Neurologist for his back, so just needs to call and make an appt. now.  Yay!  Waiting to hear about orthopedic dr. still.  

When Bill got done with breakfast, I met him at Meijer and we filled both vehicles and got our $1 per gallon off.  That sure helps with gas prices.  I was driving home and decided to call and see when my glasses are supposed to be in.  She told me they were in and they sent a message of 4/28.  She said it probably went to spam.  Well it wasn’t in my spam and I had been getting all of their messages.  Oh Well.  I was just happy to go get them.  I went to Panera and got an Iced Coffee for Melissa and then got 2 donuts and a Diet Coke for Max.  One of the donuts was for Melissa.  The secretary at Peyton’s school had tried to call me, but my phone was off because I was at the Eye doctor.  I went to Melissa’s and Bill told me Peyton messaged him and wants me to pick her up and take her home.  I air dropped all the video’s I took at the boys concert to her, then went and picked Peyton up.  She had taken her Spanish Exam and didn’t have any more classes.  We stopped at McDonald’s and I got a cheeseburger, and she got chicken nuggets, fries and a Dirty Doctor Pepper.  My first time hearing that kind of pop.  We went to her house, but couldn’t get my key to work, even though we tried many times.  Vikki called me and was heading home, so we just waited 10 minutes for her to come.  We ate our food while waiting.  We went in and I visited with Vikki for a few minutes, and FaceTimed with Kenzie for a short time.  I left and came home to check on Bill.  I picked up more sticks in the yard, then came in and we both took a nap.  

It was just long enough to rest.  I made chicken strips, baked potatoes, and made a fresh fruit dish for dinner.  I went to Walmart after that and got Bill a warm/cold ice pack for his back so he will have two to switch between.   

When I got home, I read my Bible, we did our devotion/prayer time, and then we finished watching the 250 Redidication.  I had to watch Kris Tomlin on my computer.  The worship was so amazing.  

Worked on catching up on my blogs after that.  Now I am going over my Bible Study Stuff.

 

Monday, 5/18/26, Happy 19th Birthday Adam! We love you! went to Meijer’s, Bill met to get gas, went to Panera, came home, had windy thunderstorm, went to Eli and Adam’s soccer game, Grace was there too, picked up Taco Bell, got ice coffee from Panera for morning.

Happy Birthday Adam!  We love you so much!

Kit Kat sleeping next to me while I was eating breakfast out on the deck this morning 

Fun watching the birds while I ate!

Always love seeing goldfinches.  They remind me of my mom and dad

I enjoyed going to Adam and Eli’s game.  I forgot my phone, so Kimmy was sweet and took pictures for me

 

I love these two soccer playing grandsons!

I started a load of laundry right away, then went outside to check on my fish pond to make sure it hadn’t leaked.  It was full to the top, almost to the point of running over at one end because we got an inch of rain on top of what I had added to it.  It is nice and clear too.

I went over by the new ground cover and noticed quite a few weeds in it, so pulled all of those out, and put them in the bin for pick up tomorrow.  I also picked up some big limbs that had fallen out of the trees and lots of sticks in the yard.  Then I came in and made my coffee and granola with yogurt and went out on the deck to eat it.  Kit Kat came and joined me right away and fell asleep fast.  

I went to Meijer to buy a few things to bring my M Perks up 1,900 points.  They had some deals to earn extra points so I didn’t have to get much.  I called Bill to tell him he could come meet me to get gas.  He was already outside he told me.  We went to the gas station, but my points didn’t get added in yet.  I looked it up and it can take up to 24 hours.  We decided to ride to Panera in the Jeep, and come back and see if the points were added.  We got a lemonade to share.  They didn’t add my points, so we just came home.  I cut up strawberries for in our lemonades.  Yum!  Even Bill liked it.  

It was getting pretty dark out and severe thunderstorm warnings were out and alarms were going off.  I quickly brought my hanging plant from Melissa and family in and also a glass ornament I have hanging near the front door in.  Then I ran out to the camper and put the slide outs in.  It was very windy and was hard to get the door open.  I got them in and then went out and it started raining.  I had my raincoat on so put the hood up.  My coat got soaked, but I stayed nice and dry.  That was around 4:30, so I called Kimmy to see if Adam and Eli’s game at 5:30 had been cancelled.  She said not yet and only if there was thunder do they cancel.  I dried my raincoat and then grabbed a chair, blanket, water thermos and left.  It rained hard all the way until I got close to where they were going to play soccer.  It was bright and even the sun came out.  Kimmy called and they were pulling in, so I followed them and parked by them.  I didn’t even need my umbrella.  It got really warm when the sun came out and cooled down when it went under because there was a good breeze.  I love having the boys play on the same team.  Grace was there, as she came to spend the day with Adam for his Birthday.  When I saw I gave him a birthday hug.  Grace was wearing his watch that I went in on with Kimmy and Jared for his birthday.  She is such a sweet girl.  I am glad Adam has a nice girlfriend who loves God.  They won the game 6 or 7 points to 1.  

Eli carried my chair back to my car for me.  I love watching their soccer games.  They are fast and really good players.  

I left and got gas, then went to Panera and got a large iced coffee.  I came home and took the ice out and saved it for tomorrow.  

Got home and we watched more of the 250 Redication of the USA.  So good!!!!  I worked on my blogs some too.  We went to bed at 11:45.  Will have to watch the rest tomorrow night.

 

Sunday, 5/17/26, Our Nation Redicated to God! Yay! Bill and I went to church, Stacie came over, went to Jack and Evan’s concert, fish pond lost water somehow,

When I got home from church, I went out to feed the fish and saw that their bond was half empty.  They only had water in the lower part and the bubbler was working.  I sure would like to know what happened.  I filled it and it has stayed full since then.  So weird.  

Pretty Calceolaria Stacie brought me today.  Can’t wait to plant it outside!  Thank you Stacie!

Stacie and I went she came to visit 

Me, Hailey, Bruce, Melissa, Bruce’s mom, Debbie, and Ron is next to her but you can’t see him in the picture.

Evan and Lydia sitting together when they watched the choir and other bands

Jack is next to the kid in the back row who is the tallest. He did a great job!  So wonderful to listen to them

Evan on the right playing percussion!  He did a great job!  Loved listening to his band.

Evan did an amazing job on all the different percussion instruments he played

Lydia playing her clarinet in the band while Evan was playing the percussion instruments

Melissa, Evan, Jack and Bruce

Evan, Hailey and Jack

Me, Melissa and Hailey

Evan, me and Jack

Hailey and I at Tony’s after we left the concert.  We had so much fun!

We went to the first service at church.  It was hard for Bill walking but he made it.  We sat in the back row agains the wall.  Lots of people came and said hi to Bill and prayed over him.  So many wonderful friends at church.  The worship was awesome.  I went up to the altar and worshipped, but Bill couldn’t;t do that today like he usually does.  Pastor gave a great message.  I went up to pray for people after the service was over.  A couple came up for prayer for the guy, Andrew’s, grandma, Dorothy.  We felt God’s presence while we were praying together.  The Holy Spirit is moving in such an amazing way.  We need the Holy Spirit to move in our church and it’s happening.  

We talked to people on our way out of church, and Bill finally said he had to get out to the car because he was in pain.  He was walking much straighter than he had been.  

I went out to feed the fish, and saw the fish pond was over half empty.  I started filling it right away and called Kimmy and Jared to see if I should put the fish back in the basement.  

We decided I should just watch the water level and see what happens.  Well, it never lost water again.  We got a thunderstorm in the evening and an inch more of rain was added to the pond.  

I sat outside for a while on the swing.  Lots of birds were eating.  Stacie texted me to see if she could come over.  I checked with Bill to see if he felt up to company.  At first he said no, then he changed his mind and said yes.  She came and we had a great visit.  She brought me a beautiful plant for Mother's Day.  So sweet of her. I had to get ready and leave to go to Jack and Evan’s concert, so she left.  I got to the Messiah Church just as Melissa, Bruce, Hailey, Jack, Evan, Debbie and Ron got there.  Good timing.  They had drinks they got at the Church Cafe.  I went and got an Ice cap, but instead of it being cold it was hot.  It was still good, so I didn’t tell them they made a mistake.  They were pretty busy serving people.  

The concert was amazing and the boys and Lydia did such a great job.  All of the kids did!  

Debbie and Ron left after the boys were done and the other band started.  They were heading to Georgia from her.  When it was over I left.  Then I got a call just as I had got out of the parking lot and Hailey was so hungry and wanted to know if I could take her home because they had to take Jack back to his school.  I was happy to turn and go back in the parking lot and get Hailey.  We went to Tony’s and she had pancakes and fries and I had a burger and fries.  I brought home a burger and fries to Bill.  

We ate, then watched Freedom 250...America being rededicated to the Lord.  Praise God for what He is doing in our Nation.  Humbling ourselves and praying to God for our Nation.  

We acknowledge we are totally dependent on the Lord.  Without him we can do nothing the Bible says.  

So exciting.  We couldn’t finish it and will continue watching tomorrow.

Sat., 5/16/24, Bill went to Pat’s again, I went to Debbie’’s, , Kimmy, Vikki,Rehvyn, Melissa came over,, Jared took the boys to Midland and let them Bicicl at City Forest Rail Trail,

Our table is the front one in the middle

That is the cute tea cup and tea pot they gave each of us.  The cup sits under the tea pot. We each got to take one home.  They passed out boxes at the end to pack them up, and bags to carry the boxes in.

Menu

Me and Debbie

Chef Lance

The chef is Debbie’s friend so we had our picture taken with him

Really good pea soup.  The croutons were amazing!

Rehvyn....isn’t he so cute

I took Melissa home and drove the Jeep with no doors, just bars.  It was so nice out and much warmer.  Peyton wanted to go with us to ride in the Jeep.

Me at the wheel

The three of us together

Hailey was in a wedding today.  She sent me these pictures and will send the professional pictures when she gets them.  She looked  sp beautiful in her dress.  Bailey who is in the picture will be the next bride and Hailey will be in her wedding next month.

Hailey’s beautiful bouquet

All of the bridesmaids in today’s wedding

Hailey in her scrubs with her stethoscope...she starts her internship tomorrow, for cardiac rehab and stress testing.

I got up at 9.  Bill was getting ready to go to collect money for the Marine Corps League.  He asked me if he could take my car.  I wasn’t up yet so said yes.  After he left, I got up and went outside and saw that I caught a raccoon in the trap.  I was going to water the grass, when I remembered I was supposed to meet Bill’s Sister, Debbie, because was surprising me and taking me somewhere special for my Birthday that was in March.  I called Debbie at 9:15 and asked for sure the time I needed to be at her house.  My calendar said two times.  Well she told me I needed to be there by 10.  I quickly did my hair and got ready.  Then I went to the garage and saw the Jeep with just bars for the doors was what I had to take. It had rained but was finished, so I prayed it wouldn’t rain any more and I would make it to Debbie’s without getting splashed by other vehicles.  I had my raincoat on, so after I was driving, I pulled the hood over my head.  Bill had the heat on high, so I was glad of that.  I put sunglasses on to keep my hair out of my eyes.  Well God answered my prayers.  I also was only 13 minutes late.  Debbie was outside waiting for me.  She drove me to Zehnder’s for a Spring Tea Party.  Everything was so pretty.  It was sold out and many people were there.  She told me we had until 10:30 before it started, so we weren’t late.  Chef Lance was the opening speaker and he went through the menu and explained what we would be eating.  

We each were given a tea cup and tea pot to take home.  They had a delicious muffin for us on a plate with a veggie croissant that was yummy.  After that, they brought out pea soup with delicious croutons and little plant parts that were edible. Bill wouldn’t have eaten anything there, but Debbie and I both loved it.  It was healthy.  Debbie asked our waitress to ask the chef to come out so she could have a picture taken.  It wasn’t long and he came out.  He was really nice and very humble.  We ate more food and dessert, then we talked to the ladies at our table more and then left.  When we got to her house, I went in to say hi to Matthew, my nephew, but he wasn’t home.  I am glad he has a busy fulfilled life serving Jesus now.  

I drove home, and stayed dry thankfully.  It was a windy ride home but it had warmed up so it was enjoyable. Bill was going to mow our lawn, but the PTO wouldn’t work on the lawn tractor.  I told him I would be happy to mow it, but now neither of us could.  Jared was going to come look at the mower, but Bill had already called Brad from church who has a lawn business and he was bringing his tractor and was going to mow our lawn.  Bill drove our tractor to show him how to cut it and when he made it around the house, the PTO started working!  We were so happy about that and thanked God.  Kimmy called and the boys, Eli, Isaac and Jack wanted to go ride bikes on City Forest rail trail.  Jared was bring Kimmy and Eli here and then taking all the boys there.  Vikki, Peyton, Rehvyn and Isaac got here shortly after.

Melissa, Bruce and Jack go here next.   Jared and the boys loaded up the bikes and left.  Bruce left too.  Melissa, Kimmy, Vikki, Peyton and I visited inside for a while, then sat outside because it was warm and beautiful out.  We watched the birds, visited, snacked and enjoyed watching Rehvyn play.  He sure is a good boy and so happy.

After Brad finished mowing the lawn, we girls and Rehvyn went out to look at the fish.  He had blown the cut grass onto the pond.  I started using a net and scooping out the grass, then Kimmy took over and finished it.  It was after 8 when everyone left.  I read my Bible and then worked on my blog, then went to bed.  Bill still has to sleep in the recliner.  Prayed for him and that he would get good sleep, because I remember how awful it was sleeping every night on the recliner.