4/12/16...Went to our breakfast...than to Melissa's

Went to breakfast and then stopped at Melissa's to see if I could help her with anything because her shoulder was hurting bad yesterday. I helped get the laundry out of the dryer for her and fold it and then loaded the washer.  Had to go to Dennis Watkin's mom's funeral so couldn't stay too long.  Went to the funeral.  Dennis was happy we were there.  Ron was there too.  No one else from church made it, I'm glad we went.  Went to get a few groceries after that. Got home and cleaned a little for care group.  We had 16 of us at care group.  Good study on self control.

Beautiful woodpecker (or woodknocker as Peyton would say)  on the suet feeder.

4/11/16 The girls all came over today. Peyton, Isaac and Max came too. Love visiting with them.

Max, Peyton and Isaac

Peyton got the dog paw toy stuck in her hair so she came for Nana to get it out.

Got up and started making rolls and got lots of chicken going in the crockpot.  Then got ready.  Kimmy came while I was still in my PJ's.  I changed and then we visited for a little bit.  She peeled potatoes while I cut them up.  She is pretty fast!  Such a sweet daughter and helps me so much.  I made brownies.  I am taking a meal to Dennis in our Care group and his family at the funeral home.

His mom passed away.  The girls had fun visiting with each other.  Bill, the girls, the kids and I prayed for Melissa and then for Max.  So blessed to have a family that prays for each other and knows the power of prayer.  We ate salad with chicken on it and soup for lunch an then had fresh fruit cut up for dessert.  Still trying to eat healthy.  Kimmy and I got steps in.  Melissa was relaxing on the couch (which she never does) because her shoulder was hurting.  Melissa left to go pick up kids and then Kimmy left shortly after.  I mashed the potatoes, shredded the chicken breasts, and cooked the corn and then packed it up and Bill and I took it to the funeral home.  Dennis and his brothers, sisters, uncle and niece and family were so happy to have the food.  We visited for a while with the family and some friends from our church, then left to come home and eat.  We did our Bible study lesson and watched a movie.

4/10/16...Went to Auburn Hills for an awesome worship concert withHillsong, Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, and Elevation Worship

Hailey and Peyton's Tea Party.....so precious

Absolutely love this picture of Peyton and Hailey!  Love these girls too!
Peyton and Isaac stayed with Aunt Missy while we went to the concert!

Vikki and I on our way to the concert

Yay Great Lakes Crossing has a Lego Store now

Rody and Vikki are pretty excited about being at the concert!  Me too!

Took this from the stairs. It was packed by the time the concert started

OUTCRY concert is about to start!

LOVED ENTERING INTO WORSHIP WITH HILLSONG, JESUS CULTURE, KARI JOBE, AND ELEVATION WORSHIP.  THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS PRESENT IN AN AWESOME WAY

Vikki and I at the concert

We were so happy to go up and see Matthew, Malachi and there friend at the concert.  They were behind us and at the top of the stairs

Vikki, Matthew and I

Kari Jobe!  She did amazing leading worship

Kari Jobe above and below

Love this picture Rody took of everyone worshipping.  AMAZING WORSHIP

We went to church and Pastor Ken preached another amazing message on the modern family.  So thankful he preaches the Word in truth no matter if it steps on peoples toes or not.  We are very blessed to have him for our pastor.  We got out of church and I had to scrape lots of ice off my windows.  I started my car to have it warming up.  I tried to scrape Rachael's next to me but hers was so hard my scraper would take it off.  The funny thing was that Vikki and Rody were parked down past me and they didn't have any ice on their car.   I came home and changed and ate a salad and soup and then left to go pick up Vikki and Rody.  Rody drove my car and Vikki and I visited in the back seat.  On the way, I realized I forgot to put my fitbit on.  Now I know how Melissa felt when she went to the Ford Museum and forgot hers.  The roads were terrible when we started out.  At church Stacie had Natalie check Kody's arm as he was playing with a friend and hurt it.  She told Stacie to take him in to have it X-rayed.  Stacie called us while we were riding and his elbow is cracked.  Poor sweetie.  I texted Kimmy and Melissa to have them pray because the roads were so bad and there were lots of accidents and one roll over.  Shortly after I texted them the roads got lots better.  Thank You Jesus for praying daughters and for answering.  We got to Great Lakes Crossing and Rody let us off at the door while he hunted for a parking spot as it was raining.  We had driven around looking and hadn't found one.  We were so happy we could just get off at the door.  We walked around part of the mall, then Vikki treated us to Cinnabuns.  So delicious.  We walked around and went in more stores and Rody found a nice pair of shoes.  We went to the food court before we left and got subway sandwiches.  Left and got to the concert a few minutes later.  He let us off again and it was pouring rain out.  He was blessed when a man told him he could park in the VIP section.  We went through the check in and then found our seats.  They were wonderful seats.  The concert started and was amazing.  So happy we could be there.  We went up and talked to Matthew and Malachi and took pictures.  Hillsong's pastor preached and was so good.  We left and it had warmed up outside and wasn't raining as hard.  The roads were good on the way home.   We finally found a McDonald's that was open when we got to Saginaw and got some food.  We were all hungry. It was such a fun night and so nice spending time with Vikki and Rody.  So thankful Rody drove.  He did a great job!

4/9/16....Last day at Biker's for Change

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This church was huge and so nice. This is the little kitchenette where they set all the snacks out.  On the other side of it are all the tables.

The worship team and sign language lady

Rayleen Wilson

Loved this yummy popcorn that's good for you

                                      

The boys and girls clubs (replacement for boy scouts and girl scouts) in the church, made and served spaghetti for a donation.  It was delicious and they came and offered us seconds of stuff.  

Peyton, Mocha, me, and Isaac

Lenny, me and Mocha

Shannon and Rob's little boy, James Robert was born last night. He weighed 7 lb. 9 oz.  He is so cute and looks just like his mom wen she was a baby

After we were dismissed from the Rally, we stayed and helped clean up.  I washed tables and chairs off.  Then we went into Goodies (the store where they set up and sell everything. We helped them pack up everything and put them in storage boxes. It didn't take long (2 hrs.) as they had many helpers.  Headed home and stopped at restaurant for dinner on our way.  It was called the Hitching Post.  I had a delicious Ruben sandwich.  We got back to Wes and Gayla's and our stuff in our car and left.  We saw the eagle's nest on state st. just before Midland Rd., but didn't see the eagle.

Got home and went to Vkki's to pick up Mocha.  Rody walked Peyton and Isaac to his mom's house, but they got home in time for me to see them.  Peyton made me, papa, and Mocha lots of pretty pictures.

4/8/16 Bikers for Change

Biker's for Change....Such great message and great worship

Look at the weather we are having here!

Roger Wilson, our CMA National Evangelist preaching.  He and his sweet wife, Rayleen are retiring in Dec.  We sure will miss them being our Evangelists.  Have had them for 18 years.

We stayed at the Travel Lodge in Jackson.  Wes and Gayla and Elaine stayed there too.  We all rode with Wes and Gayla.  We got settled in our motel and then headed to the church for Biker's for change.  The church is huge with lots of tables in the foyer and a kitchen area.  We all brought snacks so there were tons.  My favorite was the healthy bags of popcorn.  I am going to buy some.

After the message and worship we had pizza and pop.  Also did some shopping at Goodies.  Bill bought a cool mesh leather CMA vest.  We headed to our motel and Bill and I watched When Calls the Heart with our fire stick.  So nice to have.

4/7/16...Got my hair cut today at Catherine's

Got our tax stuff ready for tomorrow's appointment.  Went to Vikki's and Rody set up our Amazon fire stick.  I left it there while he worked on it.  Loved seeing Peyton and Isaac.  We prayed for Vikki's hip and hands to be healed.  Thanking Jesus for His Word to stand on in faith.  Left to go get my hair cut at Catherine's.  While she was cutting it, Sarah came down with baby Catherine.  She was in a panic because the baby had gotten the shaving cream off the edge of the tub and had some in her mouth and had gotten the little top that dispenses it off.  She found the top but read on the can to keep it away from children and not to let them ingest it.  She went upstairs and called poison control and they said all that was in it was soap and it wasn't dangerous for a small amount.  Of course Catherine and I prayed while she was upstairs calling.  Praising God she was ok.  Left there and went to Jack's to get some meat and other things.  Melissa called while I was in the parking lot to see if I was going to Kroger's.  Said I would meet her there after Jacks.  Tried calling when I was done, but she didn't answer.  Vikki called and when we were talking she mentioned she was heading to Kroger's meet Melissa.  Then I saw a text from Melissa.  Went to Penney's to take a tank top back, but when I gave her the receipt she said it was from Meijer's ha ha.   I looked around a little then left and went to Meijer's.  Came home and made Bill chicken breast, mashed potatoes and corn.  I ate a half of a cantaloupe and planned on having soup, but was too full.  We went to our officer's meeting for Faith Riders at Bill and Sabrina's.  Bill did a great job leading the meeting and Sabrina's was a great hostess.  She made big delicious yummy peanut butter cookies.  Brian brought a huge cinnamon roll he got in Millington.  The box it was in was the size of a big birthday cake box and the cinnamon roll filled the box.  It was huge. I will put a picture on here of it tomorrow.

4/6/16 ...Our fire stick came today

Another beautiful picture Kenzie sent me.  Amazing!!!

Kenzie sent me this picture she's coloring.  Beautiful artist!

Made a big yummy pot of vegetable soup today.  Trying to keep eating healthier.

Alleys wanted me to take a picture of the back of her hair so she could see what it looked like.  She's a cutie

Sweet Aleyiah

Some cute boys in my class working on their coloring sheets

These sweet girls are so much fun!

Got my walking in this morning even though I had to do it at home.  Put my happy praise songs on and then put worship music on.  Ended up on my knees worshipping God a few times while walking.
So blessed to love and be loved by God!
Did some laundry and then made veggie soup.  It only took about 15 minutes to get everything in the pot. Love my veggie cutter. It works great for carrots, potatoes etc.  Did my lesson for class tonight.
Ate soup and then went to class.  The kids were wound up from not having class for 3 weeks.  They sure do settle down for the story though and they love prayer time.  They all want to pray for each other.  Our fire stick came today.  Can't wait for Rody to set it up.  So excited!