Wed., 6/5/19...Walked, played putt putt, got ice cream

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Bill really trying to beat me at putt putt

It was raining so we slept in till 8:30.  Stayed up really late last night so it felt good.  We ate eggs, sausage and ham for breakfast and then went for a walk around the campground.  We did our morning reading and praying, and then sat outside for a while. It was hot when the sun was out and cool when it wasn’t.  We warmed up hobo dinners for lunch and then walked to the pavilion for ice cream. On our way back, we golfed two games. I won the first by 3 points and Bill won the second game by 11 points.  He got two hole in ones.  Shouldn’t be allowed to do that.  He went to Doug’s for a board meeting.  I walked again, and then decorated lunch bags for kids at a school. When Bill got back we played 3-13.  Bill wine both games.

Tues., 6/4/19...Went to Tawas, Bill made it back, Big tree fell in the woods by us

Gorgeous day in Tawas

Lots of great sales

The water was up farther than usual because of all the rain we've had

This big tree fell over in the woods behind us.  It crushed the fence of the nature trail.  Sure glad no grandkids were here riding bikes on that trail

So happy to have Bill back at the camper. He almost has his new phone updated with his stuff.

Beautiful day out! 78 degrees.  Chuck and Sue were supposed to come up for the day.  Their garage door broke so they had to wait for the guy to come to repair it.  Bill was late coming because he was working on his phone, so I went to Tawas and went through the shops there.  I almost got hit head on by a speeding car that was passing a utility truck.  I went off the road or we would have hit.  Then he cut it close with the truck and the truck driver honked loud and long at him.  I was praying and asking for the Holy Spirit’s help in submitting all to the Lord right before because I was listening to Christian radio and the speaker was talking about that.  Sure did thank the Lord after that! Fun going in the shops!  Bought a couple tops that were on sale.  Also bought a knife sharpener that’s tiny but works great.  Walked out on the pier but it was pretty windy out there.  Big waves were washing up on the pier.  Came back to the camper per and Bill was here. Made hobo dinners and had s’mores.  Took the clam down so it wouldn’t get wet in the rain tonight and tomorrow.  We go home the next day. A big tree fell in the woods behind our camper while we were taking the Clam down. It crashed on the fence of the nature trail.  Was it ever loud. I went to tell someone and noticed the store looked open. I walked in but no one was in it. Went to the back door and tried to go out it but it was locked. Realized then that the store was closed.  Saw a worker on a golf cart and told him about the crunched fence and then about the store not being locked.  He said the person forgot to lock it and no one here has a key, but they are trying to get one. We played 3-13.  Bill one by 5 points.

Mon.,6/3/19...At the camper myself. Got to finish the book Jacob gave me to read. Good book!

Breakfast cooking

Beautiful day

Yummy fruit salad

Got up around 8:30.  Made eggs, ham and toast for breakfast.  Read my Bible and prayed after that.  Made burgers up for when Charlie and Sue come tomorrow.  I went out and opened the Clam sides up.  Sat outside and read my book.  Finished it!  It was very good. Made a yummy fruit salad for lunch.   I called Kimmy to tell her to let Jacob know that I liked it.  He is already on the third book of the trilogy.  Bill got his new phone today, and was able to save his photos and most of his other stuff.  He thought he would lose it all.  He was very happy.  I worked on the newsletter and got it done.  

I had a signal in the camper, so I could do it right here instead of going to the clubhouse.  I went to Taco Bell and got a double decker for dinner and a free senior ice tea.  

Watched the news and Jeopardy.  James lost.  He only wagered 1300. He always wagered 20-30 thousand before.  He didn’t even beat the girls regular score with that wager even though he had the right answer.  She wagered 20,000 and got the answer right.  It’s almost like he didn’t want to win.  Weird!  I cleaned the camper and scrubbed the floors.  Nice and clean now.  Talked to Bill a few times today.  Missing him and will be glad to see him tomorrow.

Sun., 6/2/19...Taught Sunday School, Went on a motorcycle ride to Merrill Dairy Bar, Went back up north

Getting ready to take off for our ride.  It just finished raining and then the sun came out and it was beautiful 

Daryl, Bill, me, Mark, Marti, Don and Wes.  Gayla and Joel were with us too.

Went home in the morning and got ready for church.  I taught Sunday School, so went early.  It was a celebration Sunday, with baptisms, new members and honoring graduates.  After church, Bill and I went home and changed so we could go on a motorcycle ride with Faith Riders to Merrill Dairy Bar for ice cream.  When we started out, I asked Bill if it was supposed to rain because the sky looked so grey.  He didn’t know, so I checked my phone and it showed no rain.  We headed out and got to the end of our road, and it started sprinkling.  We were heading toward clear skies, so continued to Tony’s where we ate lunch.  While we were inside it poured.  We got done eating and the rain stopped.  We wiped the bike down and headed to Meijer to meet everyone.  Wes, Gayla, Joel, Don, Mark, Marti and another guy came.  It was sunny and beautiful on our ride.  We ate ice cream and talked to some people about Faith Riders.  We came home and I headed back up to the camper.  Bill has an Elder’s meeting tomorrow night to get ready for.  I read more on my book and spent time with the Lord.  He is really touching my heart as I spend this quiet time with Him.  I finished the book Christian Athiest a few days ago and God sure used it to stir my heart.  

Sat.,6/1/19..Went to Aiden's graduation, Bill did a memorial service..I went back up north

I love spring....everything is s beautiful 

Peyton learning to play 3-13

Love this picture of Adam, Jacob and Ei

Peyton coloring bags to donate to a school for lunches Aunt Vikki helps organize

Peyton, Vikki and I all worked on decorating bags

Peyton had fun riding her bike while we walked

This was Peyton's baby size ice cream...it was so big, but she ate it all

We went to Aiden Shaw’s Graduation Breakfast Party.  The food was absolutely amazing.  Great fresh fruit, muffins,

egg casserole, potatoes, amazing ham, waffles, french toast.  We sat with friends and had a nice visit.  

It was raining in the morning, but stopped  after we left the party.  Bill had to do a memorial service for a veteran that died at Roethke Park. It poured during the memorial.   I came home after church, got my stuff and headed back up to the camper.  Vikki and Peyton were up there.  We had a fun girl’s day.  We did lots of walking, played golf, and had ice cream.  We taught Peyton how to play 3-13.  

Vikki and Peyton left around 7 p.m.  I read more on the book Jacob gave me to read, “Watchers, Guardians of Freelandia.  It’s hard to put the book down.  I got pretty tired so put the book down and went to bed.

Friday, 5/31/19..Came home for the day to get things done, spent the night here

Gayla, Wes, Don, Eva, Luis, Bill and I at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Came home early in the morning so I could take a shower at home, and then get ready and take Melissa to therapy.  Bill took the boys to Valley Lutheran for their fun day field trip.  Melissa is walking so great with the cane now.  She did say she fell while walking in the grass at BayShore, but when she told her neurologist in Owosso, she said she was amazed that she could walk on the grass at all.  She has come so far!  That turned it into a positive Melissa said.  

I sure was happy to see her and have a nice visit.  I picked up a Chicken Club Sandwich at Arby’s for her to have when I picked her up from therapy.  She’s always hungry after 4 hours of therapy.  Sure love that girl!  Bill was at her house with the boys already when we got there.  I waited for Vikki to come so I could give her the key to the camper.  She’s going up today.  Bill and I have a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to go to with Wes, Gayla, Don, Eva and Luis.  They are honoring us for volunteering at Rescue Mission and Community Village.  Good food and great company.  We enjoyed Christian Music by a man from New Life in Mt. Pleasant after we ate.  

Thurs., 5/30/19 Camping at Outdoor Adventures

Bill and I reading our Bibles in the morning

Love how beautiful the flowers at home are

Jack as Abraham Lincoln

Jack and me

Made potatoes and meatloaf on the grill tonight.  It was delicious. 

We ate breakfast, read our Bibles, I packed stuff I needed to take home, and then we went for a walk.  I had to leave, so Bill gave me a goodbye kiss and he kept walking to get his steps.  I got home and made oriole food and filled the feeders.  Then filled the finch feeders and other bird feeders.  Started laundry and then walked around outside and looked at my plants.  Beautiful!  The lilacs are about to open and so are my peonies.  I got the laundry done, got ready and went to Jack’s Wax Museum at school.  All the kids were in a big circle, and we walked around, pressed a button they made, and they would tell whoever pressed the button who they were and all about the person.  It was fun and very interesting. Jack did a great job and looked so handsome as Abraham Lincoln.  All the kids did a good job.  I was happy to see Bruce and Melissa walk in.  Melissa had a dr appointment in Owosso at 1 and it was great that they made it back in time to hear Jack and a couple other kids.  After that,  I headed back up to the camper.  Bill said Charlie and Sue came up to visit. Charlie called me and offered to take Melissa to therapy for me tomorrow.  I have been missing her so I want to take her and spend some time with her.  It’s really sweet how Charlie and Sue have been taking her while I’m up north.  They always treat her to lunch afterward.  They said she’s like a daughter to the because they don’t have kids.  Very sweet couple!  I read some on my book, made meatloaf and potatoes and Bill cooked them on the grill.  So delicious!  We watched Jeopardy. James won again.  Went for another walk around the whole campground.  Bill showed me the color changing led lights he put on the motorcycle. They look so nice.