Thursday, 2/24/22, Debbie had procedure today, Seasons of Refreshing in Jackson, went to the parlor, Olive Garden with Ziggy, 2-4 inches of snow expected

Bill at the Parlour in Jackson

Selfie Bill took of us

Selfie I took when we got our ice cream. I got one scoop and Bill got two.  I would like to see their scoop. It must be giant sized

Cute place. Not many there today

What Bill had left when done

Ice Cream I had left

Pictures Melissa sent me from their Florida trip today

Jack and Evan building with legos.  The pillow behind them has a Mickey Mouse head on it.  In their rental house, there were little Mickey Mouse's that they would find that weren't real noticeable at first

This is what Evan made out of candy legos.  He told me it was something you want to do when you play a game

We took our showers, got ready, packed, ate fresh fruit and drank our coffee. We read our Bibles and then Bill did some laundry and I gave Kit Kat some soft food and then gave her attention.  Bill worked on some things he’s taking to Seasons and also on the class he is teaching at officers training.  We left at noon.  I FaceTimed with Melissa most of the trip.  Got to face time with Jack and Evan too.  Bruce and Max were on a walk.  Bruce had Jack give her a Frappe he got for her.  

We got to our hotel, unpacked and then went to the Parlor.  Not many people, but the one girl was doing everything, so she called extra help in.  We waited a half hour to get waited on.  Prices were pretty high, $8,99 for my single scoop and $12.99 for Bills 2 scoop sundae.  I almost didn’t want to order.  We did though and they were so big, we had to take our leftovers to our motel room freezer. They were yummy and it’s a great memory.

We  relaxed in our room, then met Ziggy for dinner at the Olive Garden.  We had a great time.  

Back at our hotel, I talked with Vikki, texted with Adam and Hailey.  We are supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow tonight!  

WED.,2/23/22, Bruce, Melissa and boys went to Disney. Icy out so most grandkids didn't have school. Poor Peyton and Isaac did and Vikki had to go to work, Made butterhorns, made more cabbage buns,

 

Butterhorns ready to pack up

My roses Bill got me are still beautiful

When the sun came out the ice on the trees was just beautiful.  Picture doesn't show just how beautiful and glistening it was

       Nice pictures Melissa sent me of their day at Disney World

Max and Jack

Jack

Max, Jack and Evan

Evan

Jack, Evan and Bruce

Melissa and Bruce

Max and Melissa

Jack and Evan

Very cold, windy and lots of ice outside.  All grandkids were off school except Peyton and Isaac.  Can't believe they had school.  Got up and put worship music on.  Made coffee and oatmeal for my breakfast.  Bill and Charlie went out on the icy roads and met for coffee.  YIKES!  I didn't go on the roads all day.  Eva, Kimmy and Jared's sheep had twins today.  They are the last lambs of the season.  Happy for Kimmy....kind of stressful with the ones that have a hard time.  Eli found these lambs already standing this morning.  Nice when they are easy deliveries.  I made butterhorn dough and put it in the refrigerator.  Made two patches of dough in the bread makers.  Bill got home and we did our morning reading.  Filled the bird feeders that were all iced up.  The birds were sure happy I took care of them.  They were eating at the feeders all day.  Kit Kat went outside with me and came running and jumped on the deck and went sliding.  Guess she learned a lesson about ice.  She was so funny sliding across the deck.  I rolled up the butterhorns and let them rise.  Then baked them and let them cool, while I made the cabbage buns and baked them.  Busy in the kitchen today.  Bill ran some of each over to Charlie and Sue for me.  I put some cabbage buns in the freezer for busy days too.  We are taking the butterhorns for our treat for Seasons of Refreshing.  Everyone brings something to share.  

In the evening,  Bill and I bundled up card holders in sets of 4 with twine.  We left some singles in case people want one or two.  I got some bags we had in the attic out and packed those in with the card holders.  Bill made a sign for a clip on picture holder I had and I cut the sign to fit perfectly on it.  Also got the money box ready.  We are hoping we sell lots as we are donating the money to Run for the Son to help missions.  Thanks again, Kimmy and Vikki for all of your hard work sanding them and helping stain them.  We sure appreciate you both!  You've donated to RFS by doing that.  

Talked with Vikki, Hailey and Melissa, and texted with Kimmy, Adam and all the them too. Melissa sent me some wonderful pictures of their day at Disney today.

Kenzie helped Bill with his small CMA State Rally Street Party cards he is making up.  She is amazing how she connects with him and does whatever is needed to make it how he wants it.  Travis helped him too.  He went to college for this and taught Kenzie how to do it too.  They are pretty amazing and very smart.  Thanks Kenzie and Travis.  We really appreciate you two and all the help and time you have given Papa.  

Tues., 2/22/22...Two's Day!!! Took Hailey to the Store, Made Cabbage Buns, Took Cabbage Buns to Hailey

Hailey

Peyton and Isaac (yay, I got this picture off from Vikki's post).  Two's Day!!!

Some more nice pictures of their rental home in Florida Melissa sent

Melissa and Bruce's beautiful and peaceful room

Evan working on schoolwork

Jack working on schoolwork

Evan with a tree frog they found

Extra girls room they didn't use as Hailey goes to in person school, so couldn't take off.  She has a big music trip coming up and couldn't miss practices either.

The picture of Hailey was my only picture I took all day.  I'm glad Vikki posted a cute one for me to put on too.  I had tea this morning and Bill had coffee.  Melissa face timed me.  Bill and I did our Bible reading and praying.  It was a rainy day, and we have lots of standing water in our yard.  Bill took the garbage out in the rain.  I made dough in the bread makers and cooked burger, cabbage and onion for the filling to make cabbage buns.  Hailey called me and wanted me to go to the store with her.  I picked her up and we went to Kroger and she got the few things she needed.  I left for home to make the cabbage buns.  Marie called me while they were baking and I was talking to her upstairs and forgot about the cabbage buns in the oven until Bill texted me and told me the timer was going off.  Good thing he was down there to let me know.  Saved me from burned buns!!!   Talked to Kimmy a couple of times today and talked to Vikki.  I dropped some cabbage buns off to Hailey to have and extra's for the freezer.  She loves my cabbage buns.  It started as our yearly tradition at Bay Shore when we camp together.  Peyton and Isaac got such good report cards, Vikki doesn't even need a conference.  That's always nice.  Watched worship on television.  Got my daily texts from Adam and texted lots with Hailey.  I called Vikki to pray for Bill to get home safely when I heard Bay City Officials were asking people not to drive on the roads because of the ice.  Then I saw all of their schools were closed already.  Just as I was asking Vikki, Bill pulled in.  He said the side roads are like a sheet of ice so he doesn't think they will have school here either.  I sure was glad when he pulled in and was safe.  I sure am enjoying the pictures Melissa sends.  I am missing them so much.

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.