Tfues., 10/28/25, Worked on Bible Study, took motorhome in to Camping World, Stopped at Butter Crust Bakery, washed outside stuff to be packed away for winter,

Beautiful colors on our drive today

We covered the pond yesterday to keep leaves out.  Today I picked up all of the lawn ornaments that need to be packed away for winter

All clean and drying in the sun

Got ready and read my Bible and worked on my Bible Study Lesson.  Then packed us an egg salad sandwich and come Belvita wafers to snack during out trip to take the camper in to Camping World.  They are winterizing it and also putting the replacement shade over the driver’s side slide out.  Bill dumped the tanks when we got there, while I went in and waited for customer service to wait on me.  Bill came in just as I was being helped.  I drove separate, so we took my car and headed back home.  We decided to stop at Butter Crust Bakery in Bridgeport to get a donut.  I got a nutty donut and Bill got a glazed donut.  YUM!

We got home and Bill brought the garbage can and yard waste cans in that were emptied.  I worked on washing all of the small tables under the gazebo on the deck and putting them away, then getting all of the small yard/garden things that had to be packed away for winter washed and drying in the sun.  I also washed the ash vacuum reusable cloth bag out and hung it to dry.  Messy, but nice to have done and be able to use a clean one.  

I came in and Bill was napping.  I reclined for a while, but didn’t nap.  It was nice to get a little rest though.

I made spaghetti for dinner, then afterward, we went back to Camping World and picked up the camper.  They did a great job and our Service Rep. saved us $400 in Discounts.  That sure made us happy and was a blessing.

Bill went to Kroger and got gas for the motorhome for $1.99 a gallon.  We had a dollar off up to 35 gallons.  Love saving money!!!!  I went to Sam’s and got gas.  It was $2.82 for me.  

I went to Hallmark too, and picked up a Pastor & Wife Appreciation Card.  I had been looking while we were on our trip, but no one had them.  Now to get it to church before the end of October.  Our Pastor and Joan are both huge blessings.  

I came home and looked the motorhome over.  Everything looked good, so we put the slide outs in and locked it up.  

I worked some more on my Bible Study.  Tomorrow is my Orthopedic Doctor Appt.  Bill is going to go with me.  Will be glad to finally find out what is best to do. Praying for wisdom for the doctor and a good report!

 

Monday, 10/27/25, Met Maddy at Olive Garden, pulled up invasive plants by fish pond, cut down more plants and filled Yard Waste cans, Bill went to Elder’s meeting, Melissa came to visit

 I didn’t take any pictures today.  I do have a cute worship video Vikki sent me of Rehvyn at church yesterday.  No wonder God says to be like a little child.  

Bill and I did our Bible reading and prayer books.  At noon, I met Maddy at Olive Garden.  We had a delicious lunch and a great visit.  Summer was so crazy busy this year that this is the first time we’ve gotten together since they came up to the campground for the 4th of July fireworks.  Lots of travel for us and lots of friends going through things who needed help.  It was so good to get back together.  She is 6 months pregnant now and looking beautiful.  We had lots to catch up on.  She was part of my homework, because in my Daring Joy Bible Study, I was supposed to share what God was doing in a situation I prayed about, with someone and hers was the name I wrote down to share it with.  

I came home and Bill wasn’t home yet from going to pick up large water jugs for the cooler from Shays.  I decided to nap until he got home.  He got home and relaxed for a while, then we went outside.  I put the laundry I had washed back in the camper and took a few things out.  We put in the slide outs too.  We are taking it in to be winterized tomorrow and also for them to put a new shade over the slide out on the driver’s side.

Then I started cutting down more plants and Bill came out to do the bigger ones with his hedge cutter.  He helped pick up the stuff and put it in yard waste cans.  Only have a few more things to do and tomorrow will finish up putting the last stuff on the deck away and some garden decorations also.  I dug up the rest of the invasive plant Kimmy had given me.  She didn’t know it was invasive and she had to did up hers too.  What a job!  So happy it is done.  I dug a few other things out too.  I didn’t take any pictures of it before and after.  

Bill had to go to an Elder’s meeting.  I warmed up my left overs from Olive Garden for dinner.  Melissa came and visited me when she dropped Jack off for fencing.  We had a chocolate Mocha Cafe and a piece of Walnut Apple Bread toasted.  She really liked it too.  We had a short visit, but a nice visit.  I love when she stops over!

I FaceTimed with Kenzie and Vikki today.  Kenzie was making bread.  Rehvyn was pushing keys on the computer, moving his high chair around and eating fries after dipping them in ketchup.  Vikki didn’t need me to pick her up and take het to work this morning.  Rody took her car in and she had a big screw in the tire.  They fixed it for nothing, praise God.  They didn’t need her to work today she said.  

Sunday, 10/26/25, Went to early service, taught Sunday School, went to prayer between services, went to second service, JW Ruff preaching today, Bill took Max to gun show in Midland, I took a nice nap, Bill called for me to meet them at Culver’s, I went to Vikki’s, Bill and Max practiced target shooting, Came home and Bill and I had some Apple bread toast,

 Beautiful ride home from church this morning

Got to see my beautiful Peyton today!  Yay! 

Apple Walnut bread...so delicous!

We got ready and went to the early service at church.  Talked to a couple who have been coming for 4 weeks and a girl who’s been coming for 3 weeks.  Lots of new people seeing the need to return to church.  God is moving!  Good worship, then I went back and taught my K-1st Sunday School Class.  Had 9 kids in the early service.  It was a good class even though my helper couldn’t come because her daughter had to go to the hospital.  Praying for them.  

I went into prayer and we prayed for the first service and those who were at it and also prayed for the second service and for God to move.  Everyone laid hands on me and prayed for me for healing of my hip and also for a good appointment on Wednesday and for the doctor to have wisdom.  I sure appreciate praying friends. 

We stayed for the second service.  I love being able to be in service instead of watching on tv.  JW Ruff who used to go to our church gave the message.  He moved to a different state, went to Seminary and got his Masters degree.  His message was really good and straight from the Word of God.  The second service was packed.  Worship was awesome with many coming up to the altar to worship.  After church, I talked to Brittany and told her I have been praying for her and will be praying Wed. when she has a C section and has her 4th baby.  She is a great mom and her hubby is a great dad.  I visited with some others while Bill was visiting, then we left.  We got home and I made Bill a sandwich and he headed to pick Max up to go to Midland to a gun show.  I took a much needed nap because I didn’t sleep from 2 a.m. on.  I finally came out and tried sleeping in the Lazy Boy, but by the time I got kind of comfy, it was time to get up.  

Bill called me to come to Culver’s and join him and Max for dinner.  Of course I said I would.  When I got there I just ordered an Olive Burger.  Max came up to me and told me not to get fries, because I could have the rest of Papa’s.  I told the girl that my husband was here and asked if I could get his military discount.  I was going to have Max get Bill, but the manager gave it to me right away which was so nice.  Then I asked for a cup for water, and accidentally put pop in it without thinking.  I went back to the counter and tried to pay for it, but the girl told me no, it was fine for me to just have it.  They are so nice there.  We ate and had a nice visit with Max.  He got an A in his class on writing that he’s taking at Delta even though he doesn’t really like the class.  I’m glad he still did great.  I’m very proud of Max.  We all left and they headed to our house and I headed to Vikki’s.  I sat outside on Vikki’s front porch in her comfy chair while she finished washing the gate she found by the side of the road by Kenzie’s house.  She was trying to decide whether to keep it or sell it.  After she got it washed, we went inside.  Peyton came and gave me a big hug and sat with us for a while.  Rody and Isaac were gone.  We had fun hanging out.  We prayed for Hailey’s car to start as she was babysitting and it wasn’t starting.  She had a baby she was babysitting with her and was trying to go to church and take it to child care for the parents.  She was calling a friend to have some take them.  Bruce tried to help her get it going on FaceTime, but he ended up going there to see if he could fix it.  

When I got home, I made Bill and I each a piece of Apple Bread toast.  Yum!  I worked on the blog.

Vikki fixed Peyton’s hair really cute tonight.  She is so talented!

 

Saturday, 10/25/25, Left to meet Faith Riders at 9:45, rode to St. John’s Cider Mill, West Branch chapter came there too, Fun time hanging out with friends enjoying good food, great cider and donuts and great fellowship,

We met at Meijer, and visited until everyone was there and it was takeoff time

Some beautiful color still in places along the way

Elsie the cow on the left

Ron and Barb

There was a special place for motorcycles to park close.  A guy told us about it and then a group of people riding motorcycles came in right after us and it was our West Branch CMA chapter.  We were so happy to see each other!

Isaac Bill, me, Don and Elaine eating our yummy lunch.  

Bill and I went in the cider mill and got donuts and hot apple cider.  YUM!

Isaac came and found us so we gave him our extra donut

All of CMA members got our picture by the bus....In the bus (lol) from right to left...Gary, Marie, me, Isaac, and Jerry
From left to right out of the bus Wes, Gayla, Carol, Don, Elaine, Bill, Barb, Ron, Brenda, In the green is they guy from Resurrection Riders..don’t remember his name, and then Bob is on the end.  

We got ready, made our coffee, read our Bibles, then left to meet Faith Riders at 9:45. It was 38 degrees out, but it was sunny with no wind which sure helped.  The heated seats on the bike, my chaps, extra layers and warm jacket kept me very comfortable.  I wasn’t cold, but would have enjoyed having it a little warmer.  We had a great ride and saw some beautiful color.  We were happy to be able to hang out some with the West Branch chapter.  It was pretty amazing to have them pull in a minute after us.  We had no idea they were planning on going there.  We walked around, then I got a shredded chicken breast sandwich with BBQ sauce on it and Bill got a hot dog.  They gave us chips with it and yummy dill pickle slices.  We didn’t eat breakfast so it sure tasted good.  After that we went through the bakery, we went and got donuts and hot cider.  That hot cider sure warmed us up.  Isaac came upstairs and found us and enjoyed the last donut.  We went back through the bakery and bought a delicous looking loaf of apple bread.  Can’t wait to try it.  Then we went and sat with Wes and Gayla and talked to them for a while.  After that we all got ready and left, except Barb and Ron stayed and walked around more and were going to ride home by themselves.  It was 52 degrees out, but clouds covered the sun, so it felt about the same temperature riding as it did this morning.  Not as much color the way we rode home.  Wes and Gayla invited us to come to their house for coffee, so we followed them home.  We enjoyed our coffee and had a great visit.  It was nice to spend time with our framily again!  

We rode home, and finished reading our Bible chapters for the day.  Then Bill decided to take a nap and I tried to too.  I couldn’t sleep, so warmed up some noodle casserole, then worked on my blog after that.  Vikki FaceTimed me so I could see Rehvyn climb up the slide.  He sure goes up it fast.  He sure reminds me of Kenzie when she did that.  He sure is saying words very clear now.  I especially love how he says Isaac and motorcycle.  

Below was him riding his stick pony.

Friday, 10/24/25, Kimmy and Vikki came over, Kenzie and Rehvyn came over, Melissa and Hailey came over, Hailey brought us all delicous Chocolate Crinkle cookies, Vikki and Kimmy wanted to clean our garage, Bill helped lots, I helped some, went to Sombrero’s with Kenzie and Peyton, called Sue,

Hailey with Allison at BayShore.  She came over today with her mom, and brought delicous Chocolate Crumble Cookies.  Jared and my favorite.cookies.  They were so scrumptious.  She always surprises us with goodies.  She loves to bake.  I forgot to take a picture of her with her cookies today....besides they disappeared too fast lol.  Thank you Hailey for always blessing us with such delicious treats.  You are an amazing granddaughter and I sure am thankful for you and love you.  It was so nice hanging out with you.
It is amazing that she can kick so high...She had surgery for Spina Bifida when she was a year old and had to have 6 inches of her spinal cord surgically detached because it was tethered instead of dangling like it should have been.  She’s a miracle.  

Our garage after they cleaned it...Wow what an amazing difference.  Thank you Kimmy, Vikki and Bill. You all worked so hard and you sure did an amazing job.  I love you all and I am so thankful God blessed me with you.  What a kind, caring thing to do!  I appreciate it more than words can say.

Kimmy drained the outside pond, caught the fish, put them in a bucket, acclimated them to the basement pond temperature, than moved them into their winter home.  Thank you so much Kimmy.  That’s another major job to have done.  I love and appreciate you so much. They sure have grown and they sure seem happy in their winter home

These girls invited me to meet them at Sombreros.  Peyton ran out to meet me when I pulled in the parking lot.  She gave me the biggest hug.  It made my day! Kenzie said she asked her if she should run out and give me a big hug and Kenzie told her yes.  Such sweet loving girls.   I love these girls so much.  Such a fun time hanging out with them!  We were all going to go to Culver’s afterwards because Kenzie had 3 free sundae coupons.  We were all so full, we all forgot about stopping for ice cream.  Kenzie thought of it later and took Peyton, but Kenzie was too full still.  She got Isaac one and took it home to him.  

Sisters having fun!!!

Pictures from Hailey’s Unite Retreat at BayShore

Worship time at the cross 

Hailey became an intern for her Unite Christian College Group.  They had a retreat at BayShore which is Hailey’s favorite place.  She has gone to family camp there since she was a baby.  They all loved it at Bayshore.  

She has made so many great friends in this college group and now is serving and helping plan activities, retreats, etc.  I am so proud of her for serving the Lord like she does.  She is such a blessing!

Kimmy and Vikki came over in the morning.  We all sat in the family room and drank our coffee and had some Belvita snack packs of cookies.  We had fun visiting and catching up after us being gone so long.  We called Melissa to see if she could come and she said they would.  Yay!  Hailey is home and can come too.  Vikki was FaceTiming with Kenzie and Rehvyn and Kenzie said she was going to come and bring Rehvyn too.  Kenzie and Rehvyn got here first, then Melissa and Hailey came a few minutes later.  Hailey walked in with a big plate of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies for us all.  She also brought baggies with some in it for Kimmy and for Vikki with the sweetest notes in them for their birthdays.  What a thoughtful sweet girl she is.  

For lunch we had chicken noodle casserole.  We ate and I read the page in my journal where we were all gathering for my birthday in 2004.  I got a call from Hailey’s pediatrician and he wanted to talk to Bruce and Melissa.  He told me to have them page him as soon as they got here.  I prayed right away for Hailey, then when they got here told them to page him.  He told them Hailey had a fatty cyst on her spine and had what looked to be like a mild case of Spina Bifida.  We cried, prayed and then celebrated my birthday.  My mom and dad had made two cakes and sloppy joes and brought them over to have for my birthday.  They also brought all the plates, silverware and napkins.  My mom and the girls wouldn’t let me do anything.  We were trusting God to take care of our Hailey girl, and trying to have a good time together for my birthday.  Such a sad/happy memory this is.  We are so thankful Hailey had the best surgeon (who also had Spina Bifida and walked with crutches)  She separated the 6 inches tethered in Hailey’s spine and didn’t hit any nerves or arteries.  She ended up becoming the head of Neurology at U of M Hospital.  She is suspended when she does surgery.  She operated twice on Kenzie cousin and removed 2 brain tumors.  Her cousin is in there mid 20’s now and is doing great.  We thank God for all of the miracles he has done and continues to do.  What an awesome God.  

Melissa and Hailey had to leave.  Then Kimmy and Vikki decided we should clean the garage because it was such a nice day out.  I wrote about it above.  Then we did the pond which I wrote about also, then they left.  They stayed late because Jared was sweet and was picking Eli up and Kenzie was sweet and was picking Peyton and Isaac up.  Kenzie called and I met her and Peyton for tacos which I wrote about too.  I worked on my blog and called Sue to see how she was doing.  She seemed much better than this morning.  Then Bill and I watched a movie called Arms of Hope. Kenzie called and I talked to her.  We both said we had the best day.  She hung up so I could finish watching the movie with Bill.
What an amazing love filled day!

Thursday, 10/23/25, Visited Marie and Roy, pulled part of the invasive plant growing into my fish pond out, went to visit Sue, put more canned goods, boxed food away that was in camper

My new niece Rylee

Big sister Emma holding baby sister Rylee...They are so cute!

It has rained the last two days, and it rained quite a bit today too.  It was raining when I got back from Sues in the evening

I got up at 8 this morning.  Bill slept in until around 8:30. I made my coffee.  It was pumpkin spice and tasted so good.  I ate Golden Grahams for breakfast. I put chicken breasts in the crockpot.  Then I read my Bible and did part of my Bible Study lesson.  Next week is our last week.  Worked on my Sunday School lesson for this week too.  Last night when Bentley saw me at church, he asked me if I was going to teach then.  I told him no, but I would be teaching Sunday.  He looke disappointed that I wasn’t teaching because I was going to Bible study.  He is the sweetest kiddo. 

I got ready, then worshipped some.  There is so much awesome worship music to worship with.  

I went to Marie and Roy’s.  They were happy to see me after almost 3 weeks.  I was happy to see them too.  I took Marie the slippers I ordered on Amazon for her.  She was so happy to get them.  They fit just right too.  Yay!  I tried them on and they are so comfy.  I am going to put them on my Christmas list.   

We had a really nice visit, then when it was time for me to leave we had prayer for each of us.  She is a great mentor and friend.  The sun was shining when I left which was nice.

I did run into rain on the way home though.  

When I got home, I shredded the chicken in the crockpot and added cream of chicken soup, while the noodles were cooking.  Then I cooked the peas and added them.  I went outside while waiting for stuff to get finished and pulled some of the invasive plant growing into my fish pond out.  It has lots of roots so is a pain to get out.  It was pretty wet, so I just did one area and will see if it is better tomorrow.  I went back in the house and mixed the noodles in, then Bill and I ate.  After we were done,  I took some over to Sue.  She had a pacemaker put in and has been feeling down.  Her niece who helps her a lot fell and broke her hip and had to have surgery and is in Rehab.  Sue has had a lot going on lately.  I visited with her when.I took the food to her and she seemed to cheer up.  It was nice visiting friends who I haven’t see for a while because of being out of town.  

I came home and put some of the canned goods from the camper away.  Also cleaned out part of a cupboard and put boxes of flavored coffee in them.  Only have one part of a close basked of food I am taking to the basement tomorrow.    I worked on my blog, then watched some news stories on CBN.  It is amazing how revivals are breaking out among college students and Gen Z young adults.  So encouraging to see.  

Wednesday, 10/22/25, Rainy morning and early afternoon, Slept in again, Caught up on my Bible studies, Started moving Summer clothes upstairs and winter clothes downstairs, Went to lunch with Melissa, went to Bible Study

I looked out this morning and saw 4 big Tom turkeys right by the back garage door.  I told Bill, but he kept asking me what I said.  I talked louder and they walked out to the yard behind the pool.  He watched for a while and took pictures.  He said there were 12 big Toms altogether.  They were amazing to see.  We need one on our Thanksgiving table.  

Melissa and I at Miles Market. 

Bill stopped in after we had been there quite a while

Beautiful color on my drive today...The heavens and the earth declare the glory of the Lord.  The Bible says because of this man is without excuse.  He is the Lord of all. People need to read His Word and see what the Creator of everything says His Will is for us. Know what God says...don’t just take what a pastor says as the truth. Many are deceiving the people today.  Get it straight from God and compare it to what you hear from pastors.  The Bible says in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.  People are accountable to read and know what God says.  His Word is Truth.

Mykenzie and Rehvyn above, Vikki and Rehvyn below.  Lots of similarities!

Evan and his friend Lydia on Pink day at school.

Rehvyn saying motorcycle....this was from last night when I saw him

We slept n again this morning.  I did the last load of laundry, then made Bill and I a coffee and joined him in the living room where he read his Bible and I did my Bible study which had me reading lots of the Bible.  I worked on catching up from our trip and it took me all day except the time I spent with Melissa.  

At 1, I picked Melissa up.  It was pouring on my way there.  It let up when I pulled in her driveway.  Good thing!  She came hurrying out and didn’t have her nice raincoat on.  I had mine on.  We went to Miles Market and I turned in the wrong drive.  I was blessed that that business had a driveway going to where we were eating.  Yay!  I didn’t have to cross two lanes of traffic on the busy road to go there.  We shared a smash burger and split a huge Salted Carmel cookie.  Both were so delicous.  Now we will be craving those cookies besides craving their smash burgers lol.  We had a great visit.  It’s been 2 1/2 weeks since we’ve seen each other and it was too busy with everything going on in Arkansas to really talk very much.  It sure made my heart happy to have this nice visit.  Bill surprised and stopped in.  He got a coffee and a sugar cookie.  He also bought Melissa and I another cookie to share.  It was fun having him hang out with us too.  I started following Bill and heading home and remembered I had to take Melissa home.  We turned around in her doctor’s parking lot. (he just moved to a new location this month so it’s a good thing)

It looked like a lake in his old parking lot.  There wasn’t anywhere hardly that anyone would have been able to park.  There was just enough room I could turn around, but I had to back up to do it.  People would have needed Waders to get to their appointment if he still was there.  

The drive home was so beautiful.  I took some pictures.  The colors are amazing.  

I am so thankful to be able to enjoy it.  There’s hardly any color in Arkansas and we didn’t see much on our way back through Michigan until we got close to our area. 

I got right back at doing my Bible Study homework.  I finished just in time to make a quick dinner and then head to Bible study.   Bible study was great.  It was such a good lesson.  Many good ideas I am going to practice.  the Bible says when you seek God, you will find Him.  It sure is true!

I came home and worked on my blog.  Then I went through some more mail that we had held while on vacation.  Tomorrow I need to get busy at pulling out some invasive plants from around my fish pond.  I also have more plants to pull out and also cut own.  Have just had rain since we’ve been home, so tomorrow I will get busy.