Tuesday, 12/9/25, Happy Birthday Sister C, We love you!, Kimmy called while she had an awful snowy hard to see slippery drive to take Eli to school, Melissa called and Badger isn’t doing well, will have to be put down today, I’m so sad, Vikki came over while waiting between when she got out of work and time to pick the kids up, very slippery driving, Bill picked Max up,

 

Max asked Melissa if they could get Badger a Pup Cup from Starbucks.  Wanted to make him happy before they have to take him to the vet today to put him down because of kidney failure.  Sad day, but nice to see happy moments in it.  We all love Badger so much!

He sure did enjoy that Pup Cup

My flowers are doing great still.  Front one is a week old and one below is 2 weeks old.

I got up pretty early because I slept good last night and was wide awake this morning.  First time, but no pain now so much easier. I even was moving the operative leg to help push myself up in the night once.   I didn’t want to move it before. Exercises must be working.  

I am so thankful to have my new very soft comfy electric throw.  Great time to get it the day before surgery.  It helps me sleep comfy.  I tried to sleep in bed with small couch pillows between my legs like they say, but there was no turning on my good side because it hurt to move my operative leg.  Bummer.  Oh well, I read that it’s better to wait than take a chance. I decided to call Kimmy to let her know I had Jeep Christmas ideas for Bill for her. She was driving Eli to school and the roads were very slippery and it was also windy with low visibility.  Eli wanted to turn around and go home.  Kimmy kept driving.  She saw a car in the ditch across from Eli’s school.   The she saw hazard lights ahead of her and a lady had gone into a deep ditch. Kimmy said she wouldn’t have been able to see her if the car wasn’t there with the lights on.  

I got ready and was able to use the sock stretcher and got my small socks on both feet.  Yay.  I am happy when I can take a job away from Bill.  I was able to wash some dishes that don’t go in the dishwasher and some plastic bags.  I am able to stand and do them now without holding on to the walker, so I just put it off to the side and can do light stuff.  

Melissa called me and said Badger’s kidney numbers are up too high.  He has other high numbers that could lead to heart problems.  They decided they would go at 4 today and put him down.  Lots of crying here too.  I love Badger.  They were going to go to Kimmy’s afterwards as that is where they bury their dogs.  The roads were icy and then were to get worse so they had to come up with a different plan.

Bill picked up Max and took him to an appointment.  Max shaved his beard off.  

Vikki came over after she got out of work and hung out until she had to pick up the kids from school.  Kimmy called and said all evening activities in their area were cancelled and the roads were very icy.  We let Melissa know.  Kimmy told her they would keep the body in the freezer at the vets, so they checked on it and it worked out for as long as they need,  This extra cold December has the ground really frozen already.  Melissa called me afterwards and said it went very peaceful.  They had a room with a couch in it and enough room for everyone (Peggy too) who loves Badger so much also.  Such a hard thin to do.  I am glad they make it such a nice atmosphere for families.  Praying for all of them as they go home and miss him.  

Bill made spaghetti for dinner.  I had cooked ground beef and put it in the freezer, so he defrosted it and heated everything and cooked the spaghetti.  He did a great job and served me mine.  This was the first time I’ve eaten at the table since my surgery.  After dinner, we called Debbie and Jeff.  She had knee surgery 5 days after me.  Jeff told us when he answered the phone that she was out in the driveway shoveling because she was supposed to ice her knee.  He sure is a jokester.  He had us laughing.  We had a nice talk checking on each other and talking about how God is helping both of us to recover quickly.  Jeff said he would sell us.a picture of Debbie’s incision to be funny and we had to laugh and tell them how Bill took a picture of my incision yesterday too.  He told me and the doctor it was for me to see.  I did appreciate getting to see it, but it’s not for sale lol.  We all prayed for each other and our church before we hung up.  They are great friends.  

Monday, 12/8/25, went to post op appt. with Surgeon, then went on first outing to Leo’s for breakfast, came home to relax after busy morning, Bill went to Menards, Let girls know results of my appt., Did more walking

My new hip....X’ray taken today at post surgery appt.  All is going well and looking well my doctor said.

More blossoms everyday!

I got up at 7, thinking I would have lots of time to get ready.  I did my hair in 10 minute segments, then came out to sit and rest.  That worked well  Then got dressed.  I did need Bill’s help with the long pants.  Shorts are much easier to use the grabber and get on.  By the time I made our coffees, Bill got my basket off the walker and I got out the door and down the two steps, it was 9:01 when we left.  We had wanted to leave 6 minutes earlier.  Bill took the expressway so that was quick.  We got there about 15 minutes early.  It is quite a walk to where the doctors office is and there is a big ramp to walk up, so Bill drove up and then let Valet Parking do the parking.  I got in right away for my appt.  The guy came and got me to take X-Rays and I told Bill I would be fast because it was almost right across the hall.  Surpise...we walked half of the big circle the offices are in and finally got there.  The three X-Rays went fast.  Then the guy told me we were taking a shortcut now and we went out the other door and it was right across from my room.  My doctor came in after looking at my X-Rays.  He showed them to us, and said they look great and nothing has shifted or moved.  Then he changed my incision bandage and also took the one with the 3 little cuts for the Robotic arm off.  He said the incision looked really good.  All is going well and I am healing really well.  He wants me to see the walker for two more weeks just for safety so I don’t fall since it’s winter and there’s lots going on.  I was very ok for that.  Around the house I can take steps without it, just need it always to be close.  Yay!  I can go to Rehvyn’s Birthday party now.  I sure did thank him for the excellent job he did.  He is only 32 and sure is knowledgable, skillful and kind.  He is a believer too!  I have to go back and see him one more time in January.

We went to Leo’s for breakfast after that.  We both had eggs, meat, potatoes and toast.  It was devious and probably the cheapest breakfast in town.  I forgot to take a picture even though I said I was going to.  I let all the girls know how my appointment went after I got home.  I could only text Vikki til she got out of work.fvff 

Bill dropped me off at home so I could rest after all that, and he went to Menards to see if he could pick up Eli and Adam’s Christmas gift.  He found them, got the rebate and brought them home, so two more grandkids are taken care of.  I looked up my X-Rays on My Chart and read the report and summary from today’s visit.  Sue called me and talked to me for a while.  Kenzie called next and was shopping and doing some errands down by Travis’s sisters.  We talked until her phone died.

I took a short nap after that.  Bill come home and took a short nap too.  It felt good.  

I got up and packed up all the stuff that has to go back down the basement.  Organized other stuff too.  

I warmed up a plate of tater tot casserole.  Yum.  Makes a nice meal.  Bill had some leftover chicken and mashed potatoes from the party yesterday.  

I talked to Kimmy and sent her some info.  She was trying to get s better price on the stuff we got for Jacob.  The guy didn’t give her a better price but did take off the shipping.  Thanks Kimmy.

I talked with all the girls and Maddy. Maddy had a small lump taken off this morning at her skin spcialsit at the same time as my appt. I am praying for a good report.   Melissa stopped in while Jack was at fencing class. We watched the videos of Jack singing in the Golden Voice Choir.  He did a great job and they all sounded amazing. I love it when Melissa  stops over while Jack is at fencing.  When they got home, they sent me a link and Bill and I watched the whole Christmas Concert.  It was just amazing.  I will shorten a couple of my videos and post them on here later.  

 

Sunday, 12/7/25, Bill went to the early service, Vikki came over, Bill left for the CMA Christmas Party, I watched church online, Did lots of walking with Bill not here, He brought home surprises for me and a big plate of food Julie packed up for me,

Our friend, Cheryl, from church made us tis delicous tater tot casserole.  It was delicous.  

Big bowl of banana cream pudding dessert Bill made me since I couldn’t go to the party today.

Nice hall in Owosso at our friend’s church we always have the Christmas party at

Bill took wonderful pictures and sent them to me.  I sure miss all of these wonderful friends and wish I could have went.

Russ, Marcia, Rhonda and Dale

Ron, Bev, Lucy, Al, Chrissy and Dave

Kim, Tiny, Mel, Betty, Wendy and Shawn

Phil, Julie, Cindy and Lew

There was lots of food

Bill finally sat down and got in the picture.

Vikki and Peyton went to hang out at Kenzie’s. Here are some pictures of their fun time.

Peyton and Rehvyn

He loves sledding

  

It was snowing when we woke up.  Bill got ready and left for church.  I put worship music on.  Vikki stopped over before she went to her church and brought homemade mashed potatoes she made for Bill to take to the party today.  She put them in a container, then we put them in the roaster oven until time for him to leave.  She said Bay Road was really slippery and so was ours, but the rest were good.  She put my compression socks on for me while she was here and also put a chair in my room and took my stool to my makeup table out.  I need to be sitting on something higher right now.  She got my bread maker out for me too.  So I washed her potato pan out for her.  Glad I can do little things at least.  She is so sweet about helping any way she can.  She left and I watched our church service online.  What awesome worship and Pastor gave another message of Truth from the Word of God on what Christmas is all about and preached it with power and emotion.  I love how he loves God and His Word.  We are so blessed.  

I did my hair and got ready after that.  It took a while but sure felt good.  I needed to rest after all that though.  Bill sent me the nice pictures from the party, and Julie texted me that she missed me and was packing up a plate of food for me.  We texted back and forth.  She let me know when Bill was wildly bidding on items in the auction lol.  

I talked to Kimmy mostly and Jared some.  She was able to find the Christmas present I wanted to get for her and picked it up at the same sale price I got mine.  I was so happy she found one.  Where I got mine was out of stock.  Amazon had super high prices. It was fun talking to them.  

I sure missed Bill today.  I was so glad when he got home.  We are pretty used to our routine.  I know it did him good to get away today though.  He had two take the potatoes in the roaster, two containers of banana cream pudding dessert, the plates, the silverware, the napkins, the table covers, and water bottles, and I wasn’t able to help him.  He sure needed to rest when he got home after showing me all the stuff he got which is below.

 

Tomorrow morning at 9:30 I go to see my surgeon for my Post Op Appointment.  Can’t wait to ask some questions and see how he thinks I’m doing.  I wrote my questions out ahead of time so I don’t forget.

Saturday, 12/6/25, Happy 68th Birthday to Brother Fred, Kenzie and Rehvyn came over, gave Kenzie her and Travis’s Birthday gifts, talked to Sue and Marie, Melissa & family, plus Lydia, and Vikki and Family went to the Living Nativity, Bill made banana cream pudding dessert

Rehvyn was so cute today when he came over.  He sure loves the trains and the stroller with the baby.

I told him to turn around so I could take his picture

Then Kenzie told him to stand on one foot.  He sure does a great job!

Papa helping Rehvyn get his boots on.  This should be good practice for putting my compression stockings on....I hope

Kenzie and Rehvyn gelling me goodbye.  I sure do love them!

I moved my flowers so I could see them better and enjoy them  more

My daily view is either ahead of me, or out the window to the left or the sliding glass door to the right.

Vikki, Isaac, behind them are Peyton, Kenzie, Jack, Bruce, Evan, Lydia, and Melissa

Rehvyn was interested in the music book

Kenzie FaceTimed with me so I felt like I was there with them



Rehvyn made me a Nativity Ornament with stickers.  He did a great job.  I can’t wait to hang it on my tree.  He really loved doing it and sure did concentrate.

Melissa and Bruce

Lydia and Evan

Lydia, Evan, Jack, Rehvyn, Isaac, Peyton and Kenzie

Love this picture of Kenzie and Rehvyn arriving at the stable and seeing Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus

Bill busy making two tins of banana cream putting dessert to take to the CMA Christmas party tomorrow, plus a bowl for me to have here.  Did did a great job and he cleaned up his mess perfectly.  I helped stir one of the bowls of pudding for him, but he did the rest.  He has been a very cheerful helper today

I was up three times during the night.  Guess it’s good for me to get some walking in.  I woke up once  to take medicine by my timer and twice to go to the bathroom.  I went back to sleep each time and didn’t dream.  I prayed not to dream before going to bed.  

I listened to worship music before Bill got up and came out to the living room.  I took a shower, then got ready and was pretty tired after all of that.  I came back and put my legs up.  I put ice on too.  After about 45 minutes, I went and washed my compression socks by hand and then put them in a good place to dry.  Bill and I read our Bibles.  I set my timer to get up and walk around every hour for my 5 minutes.  I pushed my walker ahead and walked without it today for a few goo strides.  I am so thankful pain is gone.  Such a blessing from the Lord. 

Kenzie and Rehvyn stopped in.  Kenzie brought Rehvyn over to me and I held him and he gave me a hug.  Then Papa got him a bowl of animal crackers.  He was happy to get them and more than willing to share with us.  He went and turned the tree lights on with the peddle when we told him to.  Then he played with the baby and stroller and played with the Thomas the trains too.  

I offered them food, but they had just eaten.  Kenzie and Bill went upstairs and got Travis’s birthday gift and Kenzie’s.  We FaceTimed with Travis and Kenzie opened his gift for him.  It is a huge mailbox.  Their’s was too small.  Kenzie got a special plate with designs to make rings with and the rest money.  They were sure happy with their gifts.  Papa chased Rehvyn and made him laugh.  The three of them went down so Rehvyn could feed my fish and see them. They were all doing good they said.  They forgot to take a picture.  Kenzie and Rehvyn had to leave.  They were going to Vikki’s.  We FaceTimed with Vikki lots when they were here.  

I got some beautiful cards today.  Have gotten lots so far.  So blessed. 

Bill and I warmed up some vegetable beef soup we had picked up at Bob Evans and froze.  It tasted so good.  Bev had told us that they love it and do that, so we thought it would be a good idea for after my surgery.  Bill warmed it and served me.  He also brought me jello and peaches.  I had a pack of Belvita crackers too.

Vikki, Kenzie, Rehvyn, Peyton and Isaac went to the Living Nativity and met Bruce, Melissa, Jack, Evan and Lydia there.  Kenzie FaceTimed me when they got in the church which was so nice to see them all.  Rehvyn loved sitting in the church listening to Christmas Carols and clapping and dancing.  We all love it.  He loved walking through with the family shepherd too.  The Roman Guard asked Rehvyn what he had in his hand. They sound really gruff.  Rehvyn opened his had and showed him and said look.  Such a cute kiddo.The camel wasn’t there this year.  Kenzie FaceTimed me again after they were done and in the gym having cookies and drinks.  It was so nice seeing everyone since I couldn’t be there in person and watching Rehvyn do such a great job making my ornament.   I love my family including me.  

I talked to Sue a long time, talked to Marie for an hour, and texted with Maddy lots.  Bill made banana cream pudding dessert for tomorrow’s Christmas party.  I only helped a little.  He did a great job and I can’t wait to eat mine tomorrow.  I wish I could go with him, but I know that is out of the question right now.  I will be good and take care of my hip so I get back to normal quicker.