Thurs., 6/4/26, Met Maddy at Biggby, finished pulling weeds around tree, transplanted two plants, dug up 6 of the ground cover plants and planted them under the tree, Pool temp is 85 degrees already, studied lesson for tonight, went to Bible Study

Pond is staying nice and clear.  Kimmy arranged the flat rocks around it so nicely

It takes a while before my hibiscus starts growing, but now it is growing lots.

I got up at 6:30, got ready and went to meet Maddy at Biggby.  Bill was reading his Bible when I left.  When I got there she was already inside and had our drinks on the table and a cookie in a package for me to take Bill.  So sweet of her.  We had a really nice time visiting and catching up with each other.  

I went to Walmart and Aldi after I left the coffee shop.  Then I came home and read my Bible out on the swing on the deck.  Another beautiful day with warm temperatures.  It is always nice under the gazebo though.  

I turned the filter to the pool on and water was leaking all over.  I told Bill so he came out and we both worked on getting the top off and straightening the filter inside.  Then he put the top on straight and no more leak there.  He had to straighten the top on the chemical dispenser also.  After that it didn’t leak anymore either.  

Bill burned all the sticks on the fire pit and added the ones I had in the cart from last night.  I added more as I worked.  I got all the weeds out from under the tree and then moved a couple of plants to different spots.  I dug up six of the ground cover plants I want to spread under the tree.  I need to dig up more and plant them, but ran out of time.  I had to stop and go over my lesson again.  It was a long one with lots of Scriptures again.  

We did get a little nap in today.  With staying up until midnight, then getting up early, I am enjoying naps.  So is Bill.  Facetimed with Vikki.  Rehvyn was sure loving the little pool she got him and the splash pad.  He was so cute.  She is sure a wonderful Grammy to him.

I went to class.  Everyone was there in all three groups except Kim and Brad.  My group was such a good one with such fun ladies in it.  Anna was in my group too and she is 22 and just got married.  She is really seeking the Lord and has lots of wisdom for her young age.  We all prayed for each other after our study was finished.  

I stopped at Panera and got my free large lemonade.  Then got a cup of soup for Bill and a sandwich to split with him.  When I got home, they had given me a side of bread.  Bill had the bread and soup and I ate half the sandwich.  They put cheese on it, so I will be eating the other half tomorrow.  Their sandwiches are amazing and a half is plenty big enough to fill you.  Bill loved the soup and said the bread was his favorite.  

I went outside and put the cart away and the 3 prong tool and little shovel too.  I watered the garden on the other end that last’s nights watering didn’t reach.  We are supposed to get some rain tomorrow afternoon, so it will be nice to have God’s rain.  Things always do better with natural rain.  

I worked on my blog and I am starting to read Bill’s book again.

 

 

Wed., 6/3/26, Took Bill to ER to see if he could get some pain relief, went to VA afterwards, went to Chick-fil-A, I worked on area under maple tree

Bill in the ER.  He couldn’t even smile he was in so much pain.  They gave him an IV with a steroid and then gave him stronger pain medicine.  He had been taking Tylenol.  

Only have the little area behind the tree to go.  Pulled weeds and picked up lots of sticks.  Tomorrow I should have it ready and be able to plant ground cover that I will transplant from my other ground cover under another tree.  I have to transplant the plants under this tree somewhere else.  I should have taken a before picture.

The cart is full of sticks and the yard waste container is almost full of weeds, and leaves.

Got up at 8.  Bill was already up and reading his Bible.  I made us both a bowl of Cheerios and granola for breakfast and made coffee.  Then Bill asked me what I was doing today.  I told him just yard work and working on my Bible Study.  He said he wanted to go to ER at Covenant.  I told him of course I would take him.  He took his shower and got ready and I got ready, then we left.  I parked the car and when I got in he was already registered and waiting to get his blood pressure, and vitals done.  I went in with him when he went in.  Then they took us back and put him in a room right away.  It was roomy and nice, not crammed like the room was when I took Sue.  I took my book on the Holy Spirit with me, so I read some of it there.  Everyone was super nice and the emergency doctor was nice and very knowledgeable.  I put Bill on our prayer list at church to get people praying.  Pastor Gabe called me right away after he saw it to see if we wanted him to come up and pray with us.  I told him he could just pray where he was at because we didn’t know when they were taking him for the X-Ray.  He was super nice and so caring.  We are blessed with our church family.  So many are praying for Bill and me.  Bill had and EKG, X-Rays, blood tests and got and IV.  Finally after 3 hours, they put him on stronger medication and sent us home.  We went to the VA to pick up the prescription the ER doctor called in.  I parked the car and then went in to find Bill and I didn’t see him.  I called to see where he was, and he told me he was in the Patriot Store buying us candy bars.  We were both hungry.  That was so sweet of him.  We ate them and they held us over until we went to eat.  

Debbie, Bill’s sister, texted me back when I let her know about Bill and said she fell and broke her arm and sees a surgeon tomorrow.  She was in lots of pain too.  We prayed for her as soon as we found out.

We went to Chick Fil A and both got chicken wraps.  Bill got chicken noodle soup and a shake too.  We saw the owner, Jon, who goes to our church there.  I ate half my sandwich there, then we stopped at Panera and I got a free drink there to drink with the other half when I got home.  

 

We took a short nap, then I read my Bible, Bill read our prayer/devotion and worked on my Bible Study Lesson.  It is so good.  I went outside afterwards and watered the front flowers, the sod, and the garden.  That sprayed my flower garden too.  I raked up all the sticks under our big Maple tree and then used the 3 prong tool to loosen the soil and get the weeds out.  It worked great.  I got it at a garage sale for $3.  Jared used it here the other day and the end broke, but he secured it good and it’s better than it was before.  I don’t think it will break on me now.  Thanks Jared!

I might be able to finish the little bit left tomorrow and get the ground cover planted.  It’s going to look so much better.  

Tuesday, 6/2/26, I took the trash out, Vikki, Isaac and Rehvyn came over, Kimmy and Eli came over, Vikki painted my goose for me, the boys went for a walk, Vikki, Kimmy and I and Rehvyn went to Woody’s for ice cream, stopped at Melissa’s and picked up Eli, Isaac, Jack and Evan, the boys helped put the pool steps in and solar cover on, Melissa and Hailey came over to pick up kids, caught another chip munk, got gas at Costco for 3.99

Rehvyn is always so happy to play with his cars and trucks here

He took a nice nap outside on the swing

We girls and Rehvyn got ice cream from Woody’s. I got a big banana split for 5.95.  Rehvyn held his bowl and ate his ice cream so nicely.  No big mess to clean up with him.

Jack, Rehvyn, Hailey, Evan, Eli and Isaac when we stopped at Melissa’s to pick up the boys

Hailey and Rehvyn

Papa and Rehvyn 

Evan and Jack in the pool

Isaac and Evan in the pool...they all said it was cold.

Vikki painted the goose she and Kimmy got me and it looks so much cuter.  Thank you Vikki!

Beautiful pictures of the wedding Hailey was in

Bill work up at 5:30 and couldn’t get back to sleep.  I got up at 8 and took the trash out to the road.  Vikki said she would bring Isaac to help get the pool steps in the pool after he got done with band camp at noon.  Kimmy texted to see if she and Eli could come over.  Vikki brought Rehvyn and Kimmy and Eli got her about the same time.  We sure had fun watching Rehvyn play with his cars.  He went on the potty lots while he was here too.  I gave him 2 jelly beans whenever he went.  He watched Vikki paint my goose.  Kimmy, Bill and I sat out on the deck.  Rehvyn came out with us once he was done watching Vikki paint.  Isaac and Eli wanted to go for a walk.  I made grilled cheese sandwiches for us girls, Rehvyn and made a PB&J for Bill.  Rehvyn took a nap and we visited more.  Vikki brought the goose by where we were sitting and worked on it more.  When Rehvyn woke up, we went to Woody’s to get ice cream.  Yum was it good!  

We stopped at Panera and got the boys both an ice coffee, then went to Melissa’s to pick them up.  We got to see Hailey for a while, and also Evan and Jack.  Vikki asked if Evan and Jack wanted to come to my house and they did, so they got their suits (and also a suit for Isaac so they could go in the pool.  All of the boys helped get the steps in the pool, the sand container in it and then helped Papa secure it to the deck.  Then Evan did one of his amazing flips into the pool, Isaac jumped in.  We took a picture of them and then they were cold and got out.  Next Evan got back in and Jack got in.  We took another picture and they were ready to get out.  Jack and Eli put the solar cover on the posts and later Jack and I covered the pool.  I am sure thankful for all their help.  Kimmy and I talked to Jack a lot which we loved.  Melissa and Hailey came to pick up the boys because Evan has Finals to study for.  Kimmy and Eli had to leave because Eli had soccer practice.  Melissa left then too.  Vikki left too.  It was such a fun day.  

Melissa called later to tell me Jack went for a bike ride last night at 10:30 and saw a meteor.  Then she looked it up in Michigan Weather chasers on Facebook and they had posted a video of it.  It was just like Jack at described to her.  So cool!  I caught a second chipmunk today and took it to release it.  I wasn’t too far from Costco so I got directions on my phone and went and got gas for $3.99 a gallon which is better than by us.  I came back home and made burgers, fried potatoes and corn for Bill.  I was too full from my banana split to eat.  

I worked on my blog.  Now I am going to work on my lesson for Thursday nights Bible Study.  It is our last one.   

Monday, 6/1/26, Peyton’s Prayer Month, Bill tried mowing the grass, but mower PTO wouldn’t work, I went to Melissa’s, Bill worked on the electrical outlet for pool filter, I turned the filter on when he was done and put the chemicals in, got the steps out from under the deck, washed them off good, did some pool skimming to get leaves at the bottom out, brushed the pool floor, fed the fish and they sure ate the food fast, Pulled weeds around our big maple tree, picked up Melissa and Jack in the Jeep and went to Old Town for coney dogs, fries and root beer

Melissa and I sitting on her swing

Kaylin and Jack at 4 H training.  They are learning to teach kids how to train dogs.  Jack got 3rd place working with Wookie.  I’m very proud of him.   

Yellow plant was from Stacie...I am enjoying it with the other plants in with it.

The pool after I skimmed it.  I put the chemicals in and have to run the filter 6 to 8 hours.

I got the steps out from under the pool deck and washed them so they are ready to go in the pool.

This was a couple hours later

Beautiful cardinal was here lots today

Yay!  It’s Peyton’s prayer month.  She has already sent me one request.  I am waiting for the rest of her list.  I love seeing what the Lord does after focusing on one grandchild and praying lots for the month.  Still praying for the rest too.  I have been blessed with such wonderful grandkids.  

Bill read his Bible right away in the morning.  I made our coffees, then we ate Honey Nut Cheerios and Granola with Almond milk for breakfast.  After I ate I went outside and sat on the swing and read my Bible.  I left to go pick up a large cold brew coffee at Panera for free and also got  a Turkey Avocado BLT I had a reward for $2 off.  I went to Melissa and we split the cold brew and the sandwich was cut in half and we split that.  It was so good.  After we ate, we walked around her yard and looked at her pretty plants and the nice garden.  Then we sat on the swing for a while and relaxed and talked.  It was such a nice day to sit outside.  I had to leave and get home to put the chemicals in our pool.  Bill made sure everything was hooked up right.  I skimmed stuff out of the pool, then had to plug the pump into the plug on the outside of the house to run the filter.  Bill had me turn the power off from the pump plug so he could fix it.  I dumped the chemicals in the pool and brushed the bottom of the pool to stir up stuff so it would run through the filter.  It was very clear water even before I put chemicals in but clouded up after brushing the bottom.  Easy year for pool start up though.

Bill and I took the Jeep and were heading to Old Town Drive In.  Vikki called to see if Peyton could use my Panera.  I told her yes.  Later Bill asked if we should pick Peyton and Isaac up to go to Old Town with us.  I reminded him they were headed to Panera.  We called Melissa to see if Jack and Evan wanted to go with us.  Evan was at Lydia’s, so we asked about Max.  He was on a walk with Bruce.  We asked Melissa if she wanted to go and she did.  Then when we got to their house we saw Hailey was there so asked if she wanted to go too, but she was to full.  I let Jack sit up front.  I told Melissa to put her hair in a pony tail and wear something warm.  She also brought a blanket which we shared.  Even though it was warm out, it was cool with the wind blowing and no doors or windows.  Jack got regular hot dogs and the rest of us got coney dogs.  Melissa and I shared one so we had 1 1/2 hot dogs.  We all had fries and root beers.  We got them to go so Melissa passed out all the food.  We had a really fun time.

I pulled half the weeds out of the bricked area under out huge Maple Tree.  I and going to plant some ground cover, like I planted last year over by the little bridge.  I had thought about that and then Kimmy suggested it too.  Great idea!

I FaceTimed with Vikki, Peyton and Rehvyn.  Rehvyn was so cute the way he clapped after Grammy prayed and then he prayed and clapped.  He sure shows his excitement.  Vikki showed me the video.  He prayed while I was FaceTiming him too.  I can’t wait to see him tomorrow when Vikki brings Isaac to help put the steps in the pool.  

My fish were doing great today and ate very good and quickly again.  I love how clear the wanter is staying.   

 

Sunday, 5/31/26, went to the early service, taught Sunday School, teacher meeting after Sunday School, went to lunch with Jeff and Debbie, home and relaxed for a little while with a quick nap, sat on the deck and read my Bible, helped Bill with the pool filter, went to get new filter for inside it, finished filling the pool, helped Bill with the electric fence, watered the garden and the sod, cut a branch off the tree where the bird feeders hang,

Bill in the parking lot of TSC when he realized he had two different shoes on

They are pretty close in color and style so harder to realize than my black shoe and blue shoe I wore one time.

The pond looked nice and clear this morning and the fish were doing good.

Clematis by the shed is loaded with blossoms.  Peonies will be opening soon 

The one by the garage has lots of blossoms.  It’s only a couple of years old.

Bill working on the electric fence.  I helped with the bottom row.

Us sitting on the swing on the deck after we got done working on the filter and electric fence

I got up at 6:30 because I wanted to have plenty of time to go over my Sunday School lesson again.  Got ready, checked on the fish and fed them, made coffees for both of us.  Went over my lesson, then it was time to leave.  Bill had me drive this morning.  Returned the baby bottle for Life Clinic today for their collection.  Went back to my class and got the lesson out of the folder and it was a different lesson than I had prepared for.  I looked it over quickly, so I would be prepared to teach it.  I was blessed that it was a very easy lesson.  I went out and let Cassy know, I had gotten a different lesson and we couldn’t figure out why her phone showed the right lesson and mine showed the lesson I got.  She had me scan the QR code so, I would be reentered into the teacher group.  It worked right away.  Worship was awesome!  I taught Sunday School after worship.  We had 17 K-1st kids today.  Kris was my helper.  The kids were a little rowdy at first, but I put Ty’s name on the board with a check and everyone settled down.  Ty and Bentley had explained to the new kids about when you get 3 checks, you have to talk to the leader in the hallway.  No one has ever gotten 3 checks.  

Time went quickly.  Our orange experiment didn’t work.  Both the peeled orange and the unpeeled orange floated.  The unpeeled one floated higher to the top though.  We had a short Sunday School teacher meeting after class.  Then Bill and I went to Tony’s with Debbie and Jeff Davis.  We had a nice visit while eating, but short because Jeff had to get back to church to teach a class.  

We came home and relaxed for a while and took a short nap.  Then I sat ion the deck and read my Bible.  Bill read his inside.  I helped Bill with the pool filter.  Then saw the old filter we’ve had since we got the pool had a crack in it.  Decided we should get a new one, so I ran to Macksood's and picked one up.  Got there at 4:45 and they closed at 5.  Only took 5 minutes to get it and pay for it.  We put it in as soon as I got home and I got the cartridge for the chlorine dispenser out of the shed and put it in.  Filled the pool up the last 3 inches.  Then we sat on the swing on the deck for a while and watched the birds.  After we relaxed, we worked on the bottom row of the electric fence and then dad hooked it up.  No critters will go in the garden now.  I watered the garden.  It is so easy just having to easy connect the hose to the sprinkler attached to the top of the post around the garden.  There is one on the long side of the garden and one on the short side.  They spray the whole garden now.  So nice!  

I cut a dead branch I noticed while sitting on the deck with Bill.  It is just a short branch with lots of dead leaves, by where I hang my bird feeders.  It’s in the fire pit now.

I watered the sod which is really growing nicely now.  Then I worked on my blog.  Didn’t finish though.  

Saturday, May 30, 2026, Bill did Gary Turner’s funeral, Kimmy, Vikki and I went to it, went Chris’s house afterward, came home and Jared was tilling the garden for Bill, Vikki, Bill, Eli, Isaac and I pulled grass clumps out of the garden, fish pond lost a foot of water again, Kimmy and Jared found small leak, fixed it, painted it, dug out where the pond had been and leveled it good, lots of hard work, Vikki, Issac and Eli planted the corn, onions and most of the rest of the garden. I planted a few plants

Gary’s funeral service...the military were there to honor his life, and so was the Patriot Guard...We knew four of the Patriot Guard people and ride in CMA with two of them. 

Presenting the flag to Chris

Presenting plaques to Gary’s kids

Bill giving the message for the service.  He did a great job!  Very moving the way Gary was honored as a hero for serving in Vietnam.  Vikki took this and though she didn’t see the four eagles flying during the service, she captured one of them in this picture.  It was very cool seeing them.  Like a special gift from the Lord during the service.

At Chris’s house after the funeral.  Me with Renee and Greg.  They were around us lots when they were kids.  Always have loved them.

Kimmy, Vikki, Renee and Greg....They were together so much when they were growing up.  Kimmy and Vikki were excited to be there and go through the house remembering all of their wonderful memories there.  It was a great day for remembering great friends.

Bill, me and Chris.  Long time friends.  We got baptized with her and Gary and went to a Bible Study together.  Started hanging around together after that.

We got home and Eli and Isaac were sitting in the Jeep in the garage with the top off the Jeep just hanging out with each other.  It was so cute!

Us pulling in the garage next to them

Vikki and Kimmy were trying to get the best picture of the 3 Jeeps in our driveway.

Ha Ha, then we realized Isaac got the best picture.  Leave it to Isaac to get a picture like this.

Rody and Jared power washing the pond so they could find the leak.
Thank you both son much for cleaning it and finding that leak.  Great job!

Eli and Isaac working on measuring and putting the stakes in the garden after Jared tilled it for Bill.  Thanks so much Jared!

Great teamwork

Them planting the 8 rows of corn

Planting plants

 Thanks to Vikki, Isaac and Eli for getting the grass clumps out of the garden and planting the garden

Me hauling the hose with Isaac helping make it easier to pull.

The pond all patched, painted, the dirt leveled where it goes and put back in place.  Filled with water, fish back in it, stones put back around it nicely and plants planted around it.  Amazing job Kimmy and Jared!  Thank you so much!

Thank you all too for putting the air conditioner in the window for us, for bringing the pool filter and stuff for it up from the basement and putting it by the pool.  It sure was a busy day.  So much got done because of all of you!

Bill took the boys with him to town in the Jeep.  He got some things he needed for the electric fence around the garden.  Everyone worked so hard.  They didn’t want to take time to go eat, so I went and picked up food from Culver's for everyone.  It was fast and easy.  I came home with the food and had called Vikki to let her know I needed help because I didn’t want the ice cream for dessert to melt.  Eli and Isaac both came out to help right away, then Vikki came too.  Vikki helped sort all of the orders out.  Everyone ate, then got back to work right away.

They had most of the corn already planted, Kimmy and Jared had the prep work almost done for the pond to be placed back in it’s spot, the pond had been patched, dried and was painted.  The filter to the pool was brought up and in its place and the pool was filling.  Melissa called to see if she could bring Jack and Evan over to put in our air conditioner, but I told her the boys were here and were going to do it.  Everyone did such a great job helping with everything.  Bill and I both appreciated all of your help so much and love you all so much.  I read my Bible when everyone left and I got in the house.  I worked on my blog but fell asleep at around 9:30 and didn’t wake up til almost midnight.  I was ready for bed then and so was Bill.