11/7/16..Kimmy, Vikki, Isaac and Melissa came over

Card Peyton made for me

Debbie's new puppy Shirah

Isaac helping papa bound in staples

Isaac by our beautiful tree

Papa and his buddy Isaac

Kimmy came over in the morning.  Vikki and Isaac came over a little later.  Isaac had diarrhea once so she didn't want to send him to school.  He was fine the rest of the day though.  He sure was a good helper.  We all washed PVC pipes and got marks off from it an he helped till it was done.  He helped carry them too.  He's a hard little worker.   Melissa came over after that and we visited and and ate lunch.  Vikki brought yummy chicken alfredo.  It was so delicious.  Melissa and Bill had a meatloaf sandwich out of the meatloaf I made last night.  Bill took the PVC pipe back and returned it and got the materials for the deck instead.  He started working on it right away.  Lenny was a good boy when he was here.  Vikki left at around 1:50 to go pick up Debbie's new puppy with them.  He is so adorable.  Isaac and I went to pick up Peyton from school.  We stayed at their house until Rody came home.  Peyton made me a beautiful card.  I think she is going to be an artist like Kenzie.  She draws really good.  Picked up snacks for tomorrow while working the polls.  Praying everything goes well and Vikki and I do ok.  

11/6/16...Taught Sunday School, Bill went on a motorcycle ride, I relaxed, We went to care group

Bill went to the Army Reserves and preached to the soldiers.  There were 12 their today.  He did great.  It was nice getting an extra hour of sleep, even though I would rather not have the time change at all. Went to church and got things ready in my class.  Paul Nelson stopped in to tell me about Denise and her adventures in Arizona right now.  He is going to join her there for two days and fly home with her.  After he left, Tally Nelson came in and asked me if I needed her help.  I had just finished the last thing, so she just visited with me for about 10 minutes.  After she left, Aleiyah and Livia came in and were talking to me.  I love the Nelson family.  They are all so nice.  We had communion today.  I had 13 kids in my class.   It was a wonderful lesson on valuing others and showing honor.  My kids did great and I had Caleb for my helper which made me so happy.  Joan came into our room and put two bags of candy on the counter.  The kids asked what it was for, so I went and checked.  One had my name on it and the other bag had Caleb's name on it.  The tag said "You bring such joy to the kids" and had almond joy bars in it and kisses.  So sweet!  After class, I went out in the lobby and visited for a few minutes.  Left and ended up right behind Bill's truck on the way home.  He went on a ride with Kevin, Jeff and some other guys from church to Gladwin.  I stayed home and relaxed.  He got home and was disappointed that they didn't stop to eat or at least stop in Clare for donuts.  Good thing I gave him a sandwich to hold him over before he left and when he got home I had meatloaf, baked potatoes and string beans ready.  He was pretty happy about that.
We went to our care group after that.  Had 12 of us there.  Very good lesson on godly sorrow which leads to repentance and giving a true heartfelt I'm sorry when we do something wrong and hurt someone.

11/5/16..Melissa and I were so blessed to go see Becky, Grady and their family. They are doing amazing things for God in Iraq

Becky sharing

Grady and Becky sharing

Love this picture of Becky and Melissa, Forever Friends

Becky and Susan's girls in their dresses from Iraq

Grady and Becky did such an amazing job sharing

Peyton trying hats on at the thrift store...So cute

This is my favorite

The horseshoe pits are gone and the shed is on the foundation

I picked Melissa up at 7:50 a.m. and we headed to Becky's sister's church about an hour away.  Vikki was too tired and also had a sore throat so she didn't come with us.  We stopped at McDonald's and got Egg McMuffins.  Melissa had an orange juice. I brought coffee from home so I drank that.  It was so good.  I used my phone coupon so one Egg McMuffin was free.  It was beautiful out and a wonderful ride there.  We got there about 10 minutes before it was time to start.  Becky and Susan greeted us at the door and were so happy to see us.  They made us feel so welcome.  We had some cookies and coffee while we waited.  We moved into the sanctuary and Grady began sharing first.  Becky introduced all of us who came and gave such sweet introductions.  Christine Rocha, the Leonhardt's, Becky's parents, and Larry Tibbits and his wife were the ones I knew who were there.  I remembered another couple from Faith Fellowship too, but didn't know them real well.  Had a nice time visiting with them though.  God's people are so nice to be around.  We had another break after Grady finished and went and got another cookie.  Becky shared after that and teared up many times.  She was so sweet.  It is just amazing all they are doing and the lives they are touching in Iraq. Their children are beautiful and were so sweet. Afterwards, we all gathered around Grady and Becky and laid hands on them and prayed for them.  It was amazing.  We went to the bathroom and then talked to Becky's dad, mom, and Becky. Took this nice picture of Melissa and her I put on.  So glad we went.   Talked to Vikki when I left Melissa's and went to meet her and Peyton at Salvation Army.  We went to two other thrift stores too and to Ollies.  Peyton loved trying hats on at the Upscale Resale Store.  She was so cute.  I got home and Bill had the horseshoe pits out and the shed he made on it's foundation. Don't know how he did that by himself, but I sure was happy it went well.  Looks very nice.  

11/4/16..Kimmy came over...She sure was a huge help to us

Moved the king size bed upstairs.  Looking for a metal headboard now and also waiting for Kenzie to take her deer head and other stuff.  Then we are painting and putting a hardwood floor down.

Bill had a little accident with his shed.  It fell over when he tried to move it dollies.  Kimmy and I were at Kroger's getting a Home Depot card for him to go the the PVC pipes to move it, but he thought he could get it to the edge of the black top his way.  Oops.  Guess not.  I came home and he was out there so I walked out and he asked if I got the pictures he sent me.  I said no.  Then I looked and saw it in person.  Wes was there helping him get it upright.  What a wonderful friend.  So glad it didn't fall on Bill.  Thanking the Lord

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This is how we moved it.  Bill pulled and Kimmy and I pushed.  It worked great 

It is in place to go back into it's spot by the garden as soon as Bill has the foundation ready

It was such a beautiful day.  Kimmy came to spend the day with me.  Melissa had to pick the kids up at 11:15 so she didn't come.  Vikki had to help her Aunt Debbie so she couldn't come.  Kimmy helped us get a futon down to the basement, move a kingsize mattress upstairs and move the shed to the spot we want it.  She worked so hard.  So did Bill.  Kimmy and I went to Salvation Army to drop stuff off I had to get rid of.  We walked around for a while.  Kimmy found a garden planter which was really nice.  We came home and walked out back and saw the fallen shed, Wes and Bill.

We felt so bad for Bill.  Came in to eat lunch.  We had chicken salad sandwiches. 

11/2/16...Today I am thankful for my family. Got my new I Phone 7 Plus!Bill found a great deal and it included a $100 gift card to Best Buywhich I used to get my case, my screen protector and still have $ lefton it.

Bill's shed is looking so cute.  Almost finished now.

Bill relaxing

Went to Sports Zone and walked three miles.  Came home and defrosted the other freezer in the basement.  Nice to have both of them done now.  Now to cut up apples and make applesauce for the freezer.  Just got apples from Charlie and Sue.  They picked them up for me when they got theirs.  Bill and I went to get our free Tacos at Taco Bell.  Afterwards we went to Best Buy to get my update.  They gave us a good deal so I got the iPhone 7 plus.  Bill really wanted me to get it.  It was cute because Bill asked me to stay with the girl to do the phone business while he went to look for a case for me.  He did pick out some nice ones, but I thought it was cute that he wanted to pick it out.

Good thing he has good taste.  I am blessed.  Texted Matthew to wish him Happy Birthday.  He invited us to go out to eat with him, Amanda, Rody and Vikki, but we already had plans.   At 5:30 we met Charlie, Sue, Vicky, Jeff, Dorthy, Gary, Kitty and Kenny at the Falcon club for their hamburger night.  They were the best!  Came home and figured some things out on my phone.

11/3/16...Walked at Center Courts with Melissa. Had officer's meeting at our house in the evening

My only picture of the day...Cute little Mocha

Melissa called me and we went and walked at Center Courts.  Walked 2 miles and had a nice visit while we walked.  It went by fast with her to take to.  Cleaned the house and baked chocolate chip cookies and banana bread when I got home.  We had nine of here for the officer's meeting for Faith Riders.  It was a good meeting and Bill did great leading it.  We played 3-13 with Wes and Gayla afterwards.

11/1/16....74 degrees today....way to start November! Got to go out with Jacob and Adam after school!

Kimmy and Jared's beautiful pottery they made.  Soooo talented!!!

My poor Eli was sick so he couldn't come on our fun day at McDonalds

Adam and Jacob with their chicken nuggets...I didn't realize they had them the same when I took the picture 

Adam having fun!

Oreo McFlurries for dessert.  Jacob wanted M&M, but they don't make them anymore there.

Branches the wires pulled down when the came off the house

Sure a lot of wires for them to come take care of

Went to breakfast, then to VA with Bill for a PTSD class.  After that I headed to Kimmy's.

She had all of her and Jared's beautiful pottery on the cupboard when I got there.  They are so talented.  We visited and also searched for my cousin on Facebook for a while. Looked at a video of my pressure cooker Bill is getting me for Christmas too.  Had yummy salad Kimmy made for lunch and delicious cider.  Went for a walk to the barn and then we were going to walk in the woods but it started raining.  It quit right away, so we decided to continue.  Went to pick up Jacob, then Adam and then Eli so we could go to McDonalds and have fun.  Poor Eli came out of school not feeling well and with a fever.  When we went to Kimmy's house for the boys to put cooler clothes on, Eli threw up.  Felt so bad for him.  I will have to take him next week now.  Kimmy stayed home with Eli, and Adam and Jacob went with me.  They ate really good and had fun.  They are such nice boys.  We left so they could still have time to play outside when they got home because it was so warm and beautiful out.  Went in to see Eli and he was feeling better since he had medicine.  When I got home Bill told me to go look on the side of the house to see what happened.  Well, all this wiring was laying on the ground and branches were down. He said a farmer went by and his equipment pulled down the cable over the road.  He didn't realize that he snagged it until he got to the next house.  He came back and gave Bill his name and number in case it costs anything.   Bill told me it was the Charter cable and we didn't need it.  Well when we went to get on line...we sure did need it.  Nothing worked.  I called Charter right away even though it was about 6:45.  They had someone here by 8 and they worked till 10:30.  Four trucks with flashers came and they blocked our road off while they put the cable back up.  They were very nice.  We were so thankful for the fast service.  Thankful the farmer was so nice and honest too.  Kenzie called and was in a car accident today.  She hit a car and was going 40 mph.  Said her brakes didn't work.  Her air bag went off and she was unconscious. They took her by ambulance to the Midland Hospital and did a CAT scan she said.  Everything was ok praise God.  What a scare.  Praying for her.  Her car is totaled.