Monday, 2/21/22, Kenzie came over, Went to Carol's for pizza with Fred and Lourdes, Jacob got the scholarship

Jacob received a $500 scholarship  for music today and gets to play with the Midland Concert Band.  He sure deserved this.  He loves music and band and puts a lot of time and effort into playing well.  He's an amazing grandson who I am very proud of!!!

Kenzie helping Papa with the State Rally Flyer.  What a blessing she is!

Mylee got to visit too

Pictures of Melissa and Bruce's rental home in Florida

Evan, Jack, Bruce and Max in front of it

Max's room

Jack's room

Evan's room

Jack, Max and Evan in the game room

Beautiful heated pool and hot tub in an attached lanai

Evan enjoying the hot tub at night

Max

Kenzie got here around 9:30 this morning.  I was answering the door with Kit Kat in my arms, when I noticed she had Mylee with her.  I unlocked the door and quick put Kit Kat in the garage, while telling Kenzie to come in.  Mylee was excited at first so Kenzie put the gentle leader on her.  While Kenzie helped papa with his flyer, I sat by Mylee, then walked her around the house.  When Kenzie was done, we got crackers out (I didn't have dog treats or cheerios) and Kenzie had her do all of her tricks.  She did great, so then I had her do them and gave her more treats.  She is a beautiful dog and really big now.  I love her hound ears.  She is such a good dog and was lying on the floor chewing an antler after she got used to being here.  

I talked with Kimmy and was happy she and Jared had good doctor appointments today.  Bill and I picked up pizzas from G's and took them to his sister, Carol's, to eat lunch with her, Fred and Lourdes.  We all prayed for Debbie together, then we ate the pizza.  For dessert, we ate birthday cake that Carol made in honor of our brother Kenny, who passed away in 1998.  We reminisced about him and all had such good memories to share. Fred and Lourdes had to leave for the airport to catch their flight back home to Washington.  Carol is on oxygen and doing a little worse, so she is in my prayers too.  Debbie was so sick, she turned down a visit from her brother Fred which she never does.  When I got home, I texted Debbie to see how she was.  She texted that she is reading God's Word I gave her and praying for God to heal her.  She wants me to text her each day to help get her through this.  I  sure will! 

I talked with Vikki who didn't have a very good day at work because of computer glitches that made her look like she made a mistake.  Glad they found out it wasn't her as one girl wasn't very nice about it.  Vikki always does her best and is a great worker, so even if it would have been her, the girl should have been kind.  Praying for her to tell Vikki she is sorry and have a heart change.  

Talked to Kimmy again and found out about Jacob winning the scholarship.  It made me so happy.  I face timed with Melissa which was a joy.  I sure was happy when she showed me the beautiful place they are staying in.  This is the first vacation since before Covid.  They have been so careful, so this trip was a very prayed over trip.  God worked everything out perfectly.  I texted lots with Hailey, and texted with Adam too.  Bill and I had to face time Kenzie and Travis so they could help make two easy changes to the flyer for Bill.  We couldn't make the changes on it, so they set it up to connect to our computer and make the changes for Bill while Bill watched.  Just amazing what they know how to do.  

Sunday, 2/20/22, Went to prayer, then church service, prayed for sister Debbie and saw Matthew and Tom, Met Ron and Bev

Eli's sheep Dob had twins today....so cute

My very cool Nephew, Matthew

Fidgit Spinner poppits came today.    Peyton picked the top one.  I'm glad they came fast because it was so sweet of her to give hers to her cousins.

We went to prayer before church started.  Then during our service, worship was amazing and the message pastor gave was so good.  After church, we prayed for people at the altar.  We came home, then at 12:30, left to go see Bill's sister Debbie and pray for her.  She has been pretty sick for 3 weeks and hasn't got better.  We prayed and spoke God's Word and promises over her.  We are expecting now and praising and thanking God for it.  The Scripture, be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests  be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, has been coming to me lots and sure is needed now.  I don't want to be anxious which is easy to be right now.  I need this reminder from the Lord.  After we prayed, we went downstairs and visited with Tom and Matt.  Tom explained about why they think it is zinc poisoning.  Nothing is too difficult for God!  Another great scripture!  It was so nice talking to Matthew and seeing how his faith has grown and how he is taking steps to follow Jesus even more.  I am so very proud of him.  He's always had a special place in my heart since he was little and used to come stay with us sometimes.  He has grown into a very nice and caring young man.  

We met Ron and Bev at Bavarian Inn to go over State Rally Plans.  The four of us are planning this event again this year.  We got a lot accomplished and ate a wonderful lunch too.  We walked around town afterward.  Bev and I bought a couple of things on sale.  We headed home, and relaxed the rest of the night, while praying lots for Debbie.  She sure is on my heart lots.  We have a lot of other relatives we are praying for right now too.  

Adam texted me good morning on time this morning.  Kimmy texted me and sent a picture of Dob's new lambs.  I was so happy to see them.  Melissa texted me, and Hailey and I texted  too.  Texted with Bill's sister, Angie, too.   

Saturday, 2/19/22, Very windy and cold day, Kit Kat is back in the garage, Went to see Hailey, Abby's Birthday

Happy 13th Birthday to Abby

Jack giving Abby a birthday cupcake for dogs

Evan and Jack

Cute picture Melissa sent me this morning

 

Wes and Bill looking at Bill's phone while we were waiting at G's...Joel in front of them

Bill went to the Marine Corp League breakfast.  I was going to sleep in because I could hear that wind blowing.  I laid there for a while, then just got up as I knew I wouldn't fall back asleep.  Made oatmeal and had my coffee.  Listened to worship music.  Texted with Melissa.  Brought Kit Kat in for a while.  Saw Bill's sister, Tina had posted that she wanted anyone who had had breast cancer and surgery to reach out to her.  Vikki called me right away and told me she texted her and she has it.  I also texted with Tina to encourage her and let her know we were all praying.  Her grandson, Brennan is critically ill right now, so all she was concerned with was prayer for him and that he gets better.  That's how grandma's are!  I got on our church page and saw that Vikki had already put them on for prayer.  I was very happy to see that.  I have so many prayers written in my prayer journal right now that I am praying for.  I sure want to see healings and miracles.  Signs and wonders follow them that believe.  I sure have seen many since I have been a Christian.  Thank you Lord!  Max texted me today which made me very happy.  Fed the birds, even though I didn't want to go out in that wind and cold.  They sure were happy though.  Bill got home and then we read our Bibles.    I went and saw Hailey for a few minutes, then went to pick up a few things.  My car notification came on that my Key battery was low, so I went to Battery Plus and got a battery.  Came home and got ready to go meet Wes, Gayla and Joel at G's Pizzeria.  Wes and Gayla had asked Joel who he wanted to have come eat pizza with them and he picked us.  That made our day.  Joel was in a bad car accident and has a brain injury.  We remember a time when he couldn't even remember our names.  This was so special to my heart.  We had a great time and the pizza there is my favorite.  Some of our favorite people to be with too.  I got my good morning text from Adam while we ate dinner.  Ha Ha, I texted him good morning back.  Guess we were a little late today.  Glad the wind has died down some.   

 

 

Friday, 2/18/22, Adam and Bill went to breakfast, Kimmy came over, Vikki came over, Bill picked up Peyton and Isaac

 

Adam and Bill playing Skip Bo

Adam

Peyton, Adam and Isaac

Isaac, Papa, and Peyton

Isaac

Peyton playing with her poppits

Max giving Abby her early birthday present tonight.  Her birthday is tomorrow.  She is one loved doggie!

Bill and I were up before Adam.  Bill was reading his Bible when I got up.  He let Adam sleep until it was time for him to get ready to go to breakfast.  Adam got up and got ready, then they left.  I ate oatmeal and made a pot of coffee to have for when the girls get here.  I had a cup with my breakfast.  Then I went upstairs to make the bed, and Adam had already made it.  So sweet of him.  Kimmy called and told me she was coming after she took Jacob to school.  I read my Bible and did my praying.  Adam and Bill got home and Bill went out to snow blow the driveway and sidewalks off.  Adam and I listened to worship music.  When Bill got done, we all three played Skip Bo.  Adam won again.  Kimmy got here and watched us play the last few hands.  Then Kimmy and I ate an apple muffin Bill brought back for us.  Kimmy and I played a game of 3-13.  All I can say is that I was very negative through out the whole game and won.  Kimmy helped me fix the loose railing going upstairs.  It wasn't bad, just irritating, because it always felt a little loose.  I had checked it out and asked Kimmy if we should shove wood pieces up where it was loose or glue it.  She suggested toothpicks.  I she put the toothpicks in and I assisted by handing them to her.  It worked great and is so nice not to have it loose any longer.  

I warmed up pizza for Adam for lunch.  Kimmy and I were still too full from our big muffin.  Vikki came after work and had an egg sandwich.  I started it and she finished it.  Bill picked up the kids for her, so she could have more time to spend here with Kimmy.  We all played Phase 10 with Adam.  Bill got here with the kids.  Peyton had her backpack with all of her new poppits and figits in it.  We all had fun playing with them, and throwing the ball to each other.  I loved the figit spinner with the poppits in the ends.  So soothing and fun.  Peyton and Isaac had cheese, crackers and hickory stick.  Kimmy got to stay longer because Jared picked up Jacob and Eli for her.  We had lots of fun hanging out together.  Then they had to leave and it got very quiet around the house.  

I got a nice long talk in with Melissa.  I was telling her about the neat figit spinner, and she was wishing she had known about it sooner so she could have ordered it for their trip.

I told her I would order another one for Peyton if she would give them that one.  I called Vikki and told her about it, and she asked Peyton if they could have it.  Peyton said Yes, I don't even use that one, even though we know she likes it.  She is so generous and so sweet about it.  Vikki was sweet and took it to Melissa's, so I didn't have to go all the way to Vikki's to get it and then drop it off.  She told me she had to go out for milk anyway.  I sure appreciated it.  Vikki was super happy when she called me later, because she and Melissa got to hug each other.  I have the best family!  Bill and I played Skip Bo and he beat me by 4 cards.  We watched a movie after that.  Melissa sent me videos of Evan playing the songs he figured out today on the piano.  He played to a set beat and did so good.  I love my family!

Thursday, 2/17/22, No school for Hailey, Peyton or Isaac. Jacob had Delta off in the morning. Bill had his first injection in his neck, Hailey went to Coco Loco with us afterward

 

Papa, Hailey and I at Coco Loco

Yes that is Bill outside in shorts today...Brrr...he must be trying to be like Adam and some of the Royce grandkids

My paper whites have four blossoms now.  It is tied up with yarn so it doesn't fall over.

Adam and Papa while we were playing 3-13

I got up early to read my Bible and pray.  That was before I read my text from Bill's sister Debbie saying she was very sick and in the hospital.  Then I started praying right away for her, and let her brothers and sisters know so they could pray too.  I talked to Melissa and we had a good talk and were thankful for how God always answers your prayers even though maybe in the way we think He will.  Many prayer requests on our CMA prayer line today too.  It was a praying and believing day.  We had a black squirrel appear today and it just wanted to hang on our supposedly squirrel proof feeder and not even budge when I opened the door and yelled.  Kit Kat was sitting under the feeder watching it, and boy did I scare her.  It took me a while to get her to come out from under the deck.  I had to shake her treats to entice her.  She stayed outside all day and only came in once for her soft cat food in the morning and twice for some TLC.  I gave her some leftovers outside today too.  She wanted to come in and see me, more than she wanted those warmed up leftovers.  I can tell she knows this is home now.  She is always looking in a window if she see's me move inside.  

At 2, Bill went for his first injection in his neck.  I went with him because I had to drive him home.  I had to wait outside.  They said it would be an hour, so Bill told me to go somewhere.  I went to Penney's to shop, but I was antsy to get back so I would be there when they called.  I found two pair of nice gloves for $2.50 at Penneys, so was happy about that good sale.  Finally after 1 and 1/2 hours, I got the call to drive up and pick him up.  He looked great and wanted to go to Coco Loco.  He told me to call Hailey to see if she wanted to meet us there, since we always think of her now when we go there.  That's all of our favorite Mexican place to eat.  We had a fun time and the food was great.  We all took leftovers home.  I texted with Adam when I got home and texted with Hailey.  Adam wants to come spend the night.  Papa and I are sure excited about that.  Such a nice and welcome surprise.  Talked with Vikki a couple of times today when she called to check on her dad and also offered for me to come there if he was having it done at the VA.  He wasn't so that didn't work out, but it is nice to be wanted.  Tranquil Pottery is selling lots and there are so many great 5 star reviews for Kimmy and Jared's quality and unique pottery.  I love checking on it each day.  

Kimmy, Jared, Eli and Adam came here.  Jacob was in band practice.  They stayed and visited for a while.  Eli brought Kit Kat in for a while and gave her attention.  Adam was excited because he got his new apple watch.  Eli is happy because he gets Adam's fitbit.

They left to go pick up Jacob, then Adam, Bill and I had ice cream and played 3-13.  Bill won so he had to pick up.  Then we played a short game of Skip-Bo.  Adam won that game and he had to pick up.  For some reason I didn't have to pick up at all.  

We watched God's Not Dead 4 with Adam.  We didn't even know there was a 4th one.  

Adam is so fun to have over.  Still watching the movie, but had this all done except the picture of Bill and Adam and what we did once he got here.

Wed., 2/16/22, 50 degrees today!!! Kit Kat spent the whole day outside, Went to Melissa's, Dropped off a jacket and vest to be fixed, Bill went to Marine Corp League

 

Hailey

Jack and Evan before Papa threw a snowball at them

Kit Kat trying to get in the sliding glass door

Kit Kat when I gave her some warm leftovers

Had our oatmeal and coffee for breakfast, then did our Bible reading.  Today it was so nice out, Kit Kat spent the whole day outside.  I did have to rescue her twice when she climbed the tree by the back deck.  I called her and I could hear her meowing.  She was trying to get down to me, but there were so many small branches, she got kind of stuck.  I bent the branch down and grabbed her.  If she goes up there again, she's going to have to figure her own way down.  Went to Melissa's and saw her and the boys and took them something for their trip.  We talked with Max, Jack, Evan and Melissa for a few minutes, then papa threw a snowball at Jack and Evan.  When they went to get him back, he jumped in your car.   They waited , but he wouldn't get out of the car.  Then they had to get back to their school work, so headed back in the house.  Papa got out and threw a snowball at Jack in the garage.  He is such a mischievous little boy in an older man's body ha ha.  We stopped at Kroger and got decaf coffee as we were almost out.  Came home and relaxed for a while, then I dropped off my CMA spring jacket and Bill's vest to Barb B.  She is in Faith Riders and is a great seamstress and is going to put new zippers in for us.  Her sewing room was amazing and so organized.  I need to take lessons on her organization skills.  We had a nice visit, then I left and headed to drop off a few things we forgot at Melissa's.  We took her card holders, a face mask I fixed that I have had for quite a while, and the puzzle with all of the minecraft faces.  Bill ordered that online for her and Evan as a surprise.  They love puzzles.  I told her now she knows how much her dad loves her lol.  She was actually very excited to have it.  Melissa and I had a good time talking, then Bruce came out and joined us.  I am so thankful for those two blessings in my life.  I came home, ate and watched a movie, while Bill went to the Marine Corp. Leave meeting.  The movie was a good movie about a girl getting saved and the important role her grandma played in her life, but there was too much loss and heartache in it for me to really enjoy it even though the ending was great.  I watched Wheel of Fortune and then Bill got home.  I talked to Vikki about switching with someone for Sunday School this Sunday, because I didn't think she saw the message.  She didn't, so she texted Sara to let her know she could switch Sundays if needed.  

Tues., 2/15/22, Wes and Gayla came for lunch

 

Evan wanted me to see where Abby fell asleep...right in his school work basket ...such a silly dog.

Our free self tests came today

Got my morning wake up text from Adam.  Played worship music.  Made a fruit plate up, a veggie plate up, and a meat and cheese plate up from the stuff I got for the super bowl.  Made mashed potatoes and warmed up the sloppy joe mix.  Set the table with my great grandma's good china.  Wes and Gayla came for lunch.  We sat by the fire, for a while, then played 3-13 using Bill's card holders he made.  Bill was the winner!  We played Skip Bo after that.  Bill won again.  I guess you could say it was his day.

I texted with Adam during the game.  After that, I brought my kitty in for Gayla to hold.  Then we looked through some scrapbooks and visited.  We had such a nice time.  They left for home, then I ate and got ready for our zoom meeting with CMA Leadership to go over plans for our Seasons of Refreshing.  We had a little trouble getting on the zoom on the computer, but then Ziggy sent the invite to my email and we were able to join.  It was a good meeting.  Melissa called and we had a good chit chat.  Vikki sent me the Obituary for her friend that worked with her.  I am sad for Vikki because I know she cared about her lots.  She, Rody and the kids went over last fall and helped rake all of her leaves.  Vikki always had nice things to say about her.  Read my Bible before going to bed.  Love the book of Proverbs!