Monday, 2/28/22, Did laundry, fed birds, cleaned kernel burner, Melissa, Bruce and the boys got home from Florida today!

Kernel Burner all cleaned and the fire going again

Crown of Thorns plant is getting so tall.  Hoping it blossoms soon

Kody in Florida

Kody with a big fish

Started laundry and fed the birds.  Ate oatmeal and had a good cup of coffee.  Bill met Charlie for coffee.  When he got home, we both read our Bibles and did our prayer time and devotions.  God is doing amazing things for the people of the Ukraine.  Prayers are being answered!  God is awesome!  

I brought Kit Kat in this morning and gave her some soft food.  For the first time, Kit Kat jumped up on my lap.  I have been trying to get her to do this, but she always just wanted to go in the red collapsible cage and play with her toy.  I always had to pick her up to pet her.  She must have missed me.  

Melissa, Burce and the boys headed home from West Virginia today.  They got home at around 4:30.  Sure am happy to have them home and can't wait to see them tomorrow.  I went back and added all the pictures she sent me from Florida to the blogs I did while they were gone.  

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Sunday, 2/27/22, Went to church, Hailey came too, went to Bob Evans, Vikki and Peyton stopped over, friend Nancy P. died,

                                                                                                          

Beautiful rose enclosed in glass that sister Angie sent to me.  So sweet of her

Nice card enclosed by Angie

Peyton after her choir practice wearing her choir shirt

Hailey at Bob Evans for lunch today with me

Hailey (third from left) with her impact worship group.  They travel to different churches and lead worship and do an amazing job.  They will be going on tour soon.

Brianna and Hailey helping at Valley's Auction and dinner

Melissa sent me some pictures taken in their hotel in West Virginia

Jack and Evan

Max

Bruce

Evan working on schoolwork 

I drove separate to church so I could spend girl time with Hailey today.   I went to prayer, then sat by Hailey for the service. Bill came in right after me and sat down too.  Worship was amazing.  Pastor Jeff was filled with the Spirit when he came out and glorified God in such a powerful way.  He gave an amazing message today.  Hailey and I went to Bob Evans and had lunch after church.  Bill went with Diane, James, Alec and Maddy to Coco Loco's.  Hailey and I already had this planned so I told Bill to just join them, because they had invited both of us.  Hailey and I ordered cappuccino too.  YUM!  We had such a nice talk about lots of things happening now and planned for the future.  What a blessing she is in my life.  She is so responsible and growing into such a caring girl with a heart for worship.  

I sure pray for her and the rest of my wonderful grandkids.  She wanted me to go to Kroger with her, so we stopped on our way home.  She picked up a spring mix salad, then I took her home.  

Bill and I each napped in our loveseat recliners for a while.  We needed to catch up on our rest after getting home from our trip.  Vikki and Peyton came over and I gave Peyton her fidgit spinner pop it toy.  She was happy and so sweet.  She loves her choir practice and wants to do it again next year. I can't wait until her concert March 6, and also Hailey's concert March 20.  

Funny of the day:  Bill's sister, Angie texted me to see if I got the package. When I asked what package, she sent me a picture and told he they said they delivered it on the 23rd. That was the day before we left.  I asked Bill if he got it and he said no.  Then he thought a minute and said he got a package, but it was something he ordered for me before Valentine's day and put in his truck to give me for my birthday.  Well, I called Angie and we all talked on speaker phone.  I thought it was very weird for the two of them to get me the same thing.

Come to find out, it was the gift Angie sent me.  Bill was still wondering about it, even though I check past orders on Amazon and didn't see it.  I checked in the shipping box for instructions and found the card from Angie.  No more wondering for Bill.  He must have seen something like it when he ordered my Valentine's gift and pop out boxes.  Angie and I sure had a good laugh over that one.  

Sad news of the day:  Jeff Pezzell's sweet wife, Nancy, passed away.  She was such a nice friend. He got home from our Seasons of Refreshing and she was on the couch and unresponsive.  I'm so sad for him and praying lots. 

I'm praying for the people of Ukraine and the world situation.  We need Jesus to intervene.  

Texted with Adam, Hailey, and Melissa today.  I sure was happy to get pictures from Melissa.  I am missing them so much.

Sat., 2/26/22, Last Day at Season’s of Refreshing

 

Jay, our National Evangelist 

Those of us in Faith Riders who were there:  Front row, Gayla, Elaine and Cindy.  Second row:  Bill, me, Barb, Lew, Mike and Don. Third row: Wes and Ron

Debbie, Paul and Fran shopping in Goodies 

                                                                      More shoppers

Ziggy, Our State Coordinator 

Eating dinner at One North 
Bev and Ron made reservations and sent us all a menu
So they could send in our orders in ahead of time.
We got right in and ten minutes later we were eating! Great food!

Pictures from Melissa of their trip

Bruce and Melissa at Daytona Beach

Max, Jack and Evan

Max on the beach

Jack and Evan enjoying the water

Jack having fun in the ocean

Evan

Jack

We got ready, read my Bible, then went down to breakfast.  Went to the church and had coffee, then went to pray with leadership.  Heard great messages, great worship, and great fellowship. At 4, those who were officers gathered for officers orientation.  Bill taught about the President position to all those who were presidents.  I went and helped pack up goodies.  We had it done before Bill was done with his teaching.  He was the last class done. We all made sure the church was clean, then we headed to the restaurant for dinner.  Talked to Kenzie on our way home. Texted with Adam, Melissa,Vikki, Kimmy and Debbie. Debbie wanted to know hot to watch our church service online so she can watch it tomorrow.  I loved the pictures Melissa sent me today of them at Daytona Beach.  Love seeing them having so much fun!

Friday, 2/25/22, Snow day. for Adam, and Hailey. Rest of in person grandkids had a day of scheduled. Seasons of Refreshing started

 

Lunch at Bob Evan’s with CMA Leadership 

Card holders on table ready to sell for Run for the Son

Registration table…Bill, Elaine, Gayla and Jeff

Barb (with Susie on her lap),Kenny, Bill, Lew, Ron at first table. Wes, Jane and Fran at second table enjoying snacks

Ron, Eva, Luis, Elaine, Gayla, Wes, Bill and Barb

Ron, Eva, Luis, Elaine, Gayla, Wes, Bill and me

Susie sat next to me.  Such a sweet dog!

Jacob wearing the Chosen stuff he ordered and looking very cool!  I love this picture!

We got ready, read our Bibles and went down for breakfast at 7:30.  Went to the church and helped set up tables for Goodies.  Then the guys unloaded all the merchandise and we girls put it all out on the tables.  Lots of stuff!  It went well with all the help and our Goodie reps being very organized.  After that, Bill and I set up our table to sell the card holders he made that Kimmy and Vikki sanded and we girls all stained.  At the end of the night, we sold 7.  Tomorrow will be when the most people will be here, so hopefully we sell lots more.

We went downstairs and set up lots of tables and chairs for enjoying snacks, having pizza tonight and the a baked potato bar tomorrow.  Lots of hands made the work light!

Kathy and Jeff did a super job leading us in worship.  Jane gave a short but really good message, then Jay, her husband and our National Evangelist gave an amazing message.  It was so good.  We all had pizza afterward and enjoyed fellowship time.

Texted with Adam who was excited to have a snow day, Hailey who was excited to have a snow day, Debbie, Vikki and Kimmy.  Vikki checked on our house for us and picked up Carol’s computer she ordered. Thank you so much Vikki!!! Rody is setting it up for Carol!  Vikki checked on Kit Kat too and got our mail.  All without being asked.  She is always so good to us!  

Thursday, 2/24/22, Debbie had procedure today, Seasons of Refreshing in Jackson, went to the parlor, Olive Garden with Ziggy, 2-4 inches of snow expected

Bill at the Parlour in Jackson

Selfie Bill took of us

Selfie I took when we got our ice cream. I got one scoop and Bill got two.  I would like to see their scoop. It must be giant sized

Cute place. Not many there today

What Bill had left when done

Ice Cream I had left

Pictures Melissa sent me from their Florida trip today

Jack and Evan building with legos.  The pillow behind them has a Mickey Mouse head on it.  In their rental house, there were little Mickey Mouse's that they would find that weren't real noticeable at first

This is what Evan made out of candy legos.  He told me it was something you want to do when you play a game

We took our showers, got ready, packed, ate fresh fruit and drank our coffee. We read our Bibles and then Bill did some laundry and I gave Kit Kat some soft food and then gave her attention.  Bill worked on some things he’s taking to Seasons and also on the class he is teaching at officers training.  We left at noon.  I FaceTimed with Melissa most of the trip.  Got to face time with Jack and Evan too.  Bruce and Max were on a walk.  Bruce had Jack give her a Frappe he got for her.  

We got to our hotel, unpacked and then went to the Parlor.  Not many people, but the one girl was doing everything, so she called extra help in.  We waited a half hour to get waited on.  Prices were pretty high, $8,99 for my single scoop and $12.99 for Bills 2 scoop sundae.  I almost didn’t want to order.  We did though and they were so big, we had to take our leftovers to our motel room freezer. They were yummy and it’s a great memory.

We  relaxed in our room, then met Ziggy for dinner at the Olive Garden.  We had a great time.  

Back at our hotel, I talked with Vikki, texted with Adam and Hailey.  We are supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow tonight!  

WED.,2/23/22, Bruce, Melissa and boys went to Disney. Icy out so most grandkids didn't have school. Poor Peyton and Isaac did and Vikki had to go to work, Made butterhorns, made more cabbage buns,

 

Butterhorns ready to pack up

My roses Bill got me are still beautiful

When the sun came out the ice on the trees was just beautiful.  Picture doesn't show just how beautiful and glistening it was

       Nice pictures Melissa sent me of their day at Disney World

Max and Jack

Jack

Max, Jack and Evan

Evan

Jack, Evan and Bruce

Melissa and Bruce

Max and Melissa

Jack and Evan

Very cold, windy and lots of ice outside.  All grandkids were off school except Peyton and Isaac.  Can't believe they had school.  Got up and put worship music on.  Made coffee and oatmeal for my breakfast.  Bill and Charlie went out on the icy roads and met for coffee.  YIKES!  I didn't go on the roads all day.  Eva, Kimmy and Jared's sheep had twins today.  They are the last lambs of the season.  Happy for Kimmy....kind of stressful with the ones that have a hard time.  Eli found these lambs already standing this morning.  Nice when they are easy deliveries.  I made butterhorn dough and put it in the refrigerator.  Made two patches of dough in the bread makers.  Bill got home and we did our morning reading.  Filled the bird feeders that were all iced up.  The birds were sure happy I took care of them.  They were eating at the feeders all day.  Kit Kat went outside with me and came running and jumped on the deck and went sliding.  Guess she learned a lesson about ice.  She was so funny sliding across the deck.  I rolled up the butterhorns and let them rise.  Then baked them and let them cool, while I made the cabbage buns and baked them.  Busy in the kitchen today.  Bill ran some of each over to Charlie and Sue for me.  I put some cabbage buns in the freezer for busy days too.  We are taking the butterhorns for our treat for Seasons of Refreshing.  Everyone brings something to share.  

In the evening,  Bill and I bundled up card holders in sets of 4 with twine.  We left some singles in case people want one or two.  I got some bags we had in the attic out and packed those in with the card holders.  Bill made a sign for a clip on picture holder I had and I cut the sign to fit perfectly on it.  Also got the money box ready.  We are hoping we sell lots as we are donating the money to Run for the Son to help missions.  Thanks again, Kimmy and Vikki for all of your hard work sanding them and helping stain them.  We sure appreciate you both!  You've donated to RFS by doing that.  

Talked with Vikki, Hailey and Melissa, and texted with Kimmy, Adam and all the them too. Melissa sent me some wonderful pictures of their day at Disney today.

Kenzie helped Bill with his small CMA State Rally Street Party cards he is making up.  She is amazing how she connects with him and does whatever is needed to make it how he wants it.  Travis helped him too.  He went to college for this and taught Kenzie how to do it too.  They are pretty amazing and very smart.  Thanks Kenzie and Travis.  We really appreciate you two and all the help and time you have given Papa.