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| Bill smiling as he was winning our first game of 3-13 |
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| Snow is almost gone |
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| We were excited to see these beautiful deer out back |
Bill and I played 2 games of 3-13. The first one he won -60 something to -5. He kept sending Adam pictures. The second game I won -23 to 76. I told him to send Adam pictures lol. Of course he ripped up that score sheet. Adam sent me a yay when I told him the score. We ate ice cream and watched the movie, War Room. It is such a great movie!
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| Evan and Jack very happy with the doughnuts I surprised them with |
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| If you zoom in you can see all the deer in the field by the driveway next to our house. I got out of the car to take the picture. Had to hold my phone up really high to take the picture over the fence as you can see by my shadow lol |
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| Made a yummy salad for lunch |
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| Opened the curtains and the door to let the warmth of the sunshine today come in. It felt and looked so good |
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| Kit Kat when she came in for some attention Lots of prayer again today for the people of Ukraine and others I know who are going through things. Sent Debbie another scripture to encourage her. Good talks with Melissa again about the great things God has done, how He is always there for us and how reading His word is life changing and so important for us to grow in our relationship with God. Had my oatmeal and we both had coffee. Did our morning reading/prayer. I made chicken noodle soup in the morning. Filled out some cards and got them in the mail. Took a nice walk out in the sunshine. Went to Melissa's and took them some soup. I was going to the store to get some cat food and a few other things, so picked up a couple of things Melissa needed (plus doughnuts for a surprise from me). Dropped them off. The boys sure were excited to see me both times. I am happy to have them home to visit now. Melissa took a picture of them with the doughnuts and sent it to me. They were very happy with their surprise. I got to see Hailey too which was an added blessing. I talked with Kimmy and Vikki today too. Always love talking to my girls. They are such good moms and great blessings. Bill enjoyed being out in the shed for quite a while again. We listened to some congressmen who are introducing a bill to restore Delphi Salaried Pensions that were unfairly taken away and there is great hope for justice in getting what they earned restored. They took care of Union workers salaries, but not Salaried. Thankful for fair and just congressmen who are for justice being restored. Very thankful to God for the way He has taken care of us and provided for us. |
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| Happy Birthday Eli! We love you so much! |
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| Evan built his lego set and had his mom take pictures to show me |
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| Me, Bill, Evan and Jack at McDonalds...Papa has bunny ears lol! |
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| Hailey came out of the garage with her bike...brrrrr I called Eli and wished him a Happy Birthday. Called him just as he was almost ready to go into school. I sure love that boy. I talked with Melissa in the morning. Bill read his Bible. I did my prayer time, then went with Maddy to a small coffee shop. It was big, but only had four tables in it. I had a Pistachio Latte and a blueberry muffin and Maddy had a Coconut Latte and a chocolate muffin. It was a nice quiet place with no interruptions, so we had a nice visit and a nice time of prayer. She and her husband are expecting their first baby in September. She has a whole in her heart and also problems with heart rhythm. We prayed for God's healing and a healthy pregnancy, labor, delivery, baby and mom. She's only 20 and is such a nice person. I got some groceries at Jack's and Aldi's, then headed home. Did my Bible reading, sent Bill's sister, Debbie a scripture for the day and texted a couple of times with her. She still isn't feeling any better. Is seeing our friend, Dr. Borenitsch, for ear, nose and throat this month. Keeping her in prayer for a good appt. Please prayer for Hailey as she will have an MRI on March 12. She was born with Spina Bifida and praise God her surgery was successful. She is having this MRI because she has had some back pain. Pray for a good report. She has been going to therapy and told me that is helping. She is a miracle girl, just like her mom! Spent the day praying lots. Listened to awesome worship music. God always gives scriptures and music that is just right for the day! Bill and I got to take Jack and Evan to McDonald's for a shake. This is the first time since covid started so it was a very special time. We loved hearing them tell us about their trip to Florida. They are growing up and are such nice boys. Love them to pieces. We sat in the parking lot and drank our shakes/frappe with our windows down since we had to take our masks off. We went in to Melissa's and looked at pictures of their trip afterward. The boys were excited to show us lots of stuff. The neighbor boy, who is their best friend, is moving to Florida, and gave them some super neat toys he had to give away before the move. They are really going to miss him lots, but they sure were excited about all the the cool things he gave them. Hailey came in with us too for a while. We got our good hugs and they mean so much....always have, but even more now after Covid and not getting to hug. What a great evening. |
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| Happy 9th Birthday Kody! We love you! |
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Eli...we celebrated a day early. We love you Eli! Happy Early Birthday!
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Eli lighting his candle
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| Eli opening his gift...it was one of my angels he hides. He looks pretty happy to be getting it. It was actually a trick gift, so he wouldn't think he was just getting money in his card |
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| Eli reading his card |
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| Isaac, Peyton, Jacob, Adam and Eli |
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| Jacob in his Chosen hat |
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| Jacob getting his new clarinet ready to show us |
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| Jacob ready to play his clarinet for us. He sure plays great Wished Kody Happy Birthday in a text to Stacie and on Facebook. They are in Florida and didn't answer the phone. Texted me later and said she would call us. Put Kit Kat outside for the day since it was so nice out. She loves it outside. I had to shut the trap I have set to catch the raccoon, so she wouldn't try to go in it and eat the cat food. We did our morning reading and I fasted and prayed since there was a world call to fast and pray by the pope for the people of Ukraine. I am hoping many people joined in prayer. Vikki and the kids came over after they were out of school. They hung out here until we went to Kimmy's for Eli's birthday celebration. I talked to Melissa while they were here. We had planned to go there today, but ran out of time with the kids having to catch up on school work. We left at 4:30 and went to Kimmy and Jared's. We had fun celebrating Eli's 12th Birthday. We had pizza, brownies and ice cream and everything was yummy. Loved hearing Jacob play his clarinet for us. He really plays good. |
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| Kernel Burner all cleaned and the fire going again |
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| Crown of Thorns plant is getting so tall. Hoping it blossoms soon |
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| Kody in Florida |
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| Kody with a big fish Started laundry and fed the birds. Ate oatmeal and had a good cup of coffee. Bill met Charlie for coffee. When he got home, we both read our Bibles and did our prayer time and devotions. God is doing amazing things for the people of the Ukraine. Prayers are being answered! God is awesome! I brought Kit Kat in this morning and gave her some soft food. For the first time, Kit Kat jumped up on my lap. I have been trying to get her to do this, but she always just wanted to go in the red collapsible cage and play with her toy. I always had to pick her up to pet her. She must have missed me. Melissa, Burce and the boys headed home from West Virginia today. They got home at around 4:30. Sure am happy to have them home and can't wait to see them tomorrow. I went back and added all the pictures she sent me from Florida to the blogs I did while they were gone. looked |
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| Beautiful rose enclosed in glass that sister Angie sent to me. So sweet of her |
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| Nice card enclosed by Angie |
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| Peyton after her choir practice wearing her choir shirt |
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| Hailey at Bob Evans for lunch today with me |
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| Hailey (third from left) with her impact worship group. They travel to different churches and lead worship and do an amazing job. They will be going on tour soon. |
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| Brianna and Hailey helping at Valley's Auction and dinner Melissa sent me some pictures taken in their hotel in West Virginia
 Bruce  Evan working on schoolwork I drove separate to church so I could spend girl time with Hailey today. I went to prayer, then sat by Hailey for the service. Bill came in right after me and sat down too. Worship was amazing. Pastor Jeff was filled with the Spirit when he came out and glorified God in such a powerful way. He gave an amazing message today. Hailey and I went to Bob Evans and had lunch after church. Bill went with Diane, James, Alec and Maddy to Coco Loco's. Hailey and I already had this planned so I told Bill to just join them, because they had invited both of us. Hailey and I ordered cappuccino too. YUM! We had such a nice talk about lots of things happening now and planned for the future. What a blessing she is in my life. She is so responsible and growing into such a caring girl with a heart for worship. I sure pray for her and the rest of my wonderful grandkids. She wanted me to go to Kroger with her, so we stopped on our way home. She picked up a spring mix salad, then I took her home. Bill and I each napped in our loveseat recliners for a while. We needed to catch up on our rest after getting home from our trip. Vikki and Peyton came over and I gave Peyton her fidgit spinner pop it toy. She was happy and so sweet. She loves her choir practice and wants to do it again next year. I can't wait until her concert March 6, and also Hailey's concert March 20. Funny of the day: Bill's sister, Angie texted me to see if I got the package. When I asked what package, she sent me a picture and told he they said they delivered it on the 23rd. That was the day before we left. I asked Bill if he got it and he said no. Then he thought a minute and said he got a package, but it was something he ordered for me before Valentine's day and put in his truck to give me for my birthday. Well, I called Angie and we all talked on speaker phone. I thought it was very weird for the two of them to get me the same thing. Come to find out, it was the gift Angie sent me. Bill was still wondering about it, even though I check past orders on Amazon and didn't see it. I checked in the shipping box for instructions and found the card from Angie. No more wondering for Bill. He must have seen something like it when he ordered my Valentine's gift and pop out boxes. Angie and I sure had a good laugh over that one. Sad news of the day: Jeff Pezzell's sweet wife, Nancy, passed away. She was such a nice friend. He got home from our Seasons of Refreshing and she was on the couch and unresponsive. I'm so sad for him and praying lots. |
I'm praying for the people of Ukraine and the world situation. We need Jesus to intervene.
Texted with Adam, Hailey, and Melissa today. I sure was happy to get pictures from Melissa. I am missing them so much.
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| Jay, our National Evangelist |
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| Those of us in Faith Riders who were there: Front row, Gayla, Elaine and Cindy. Second row: Bill, me, Barb, Lew, Mike and Don. Third row: Wes and Ron |
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| Debbie, Paul and Fran shopping in Goodies |
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| Ziggy, Our State Coordinator |
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| Eating dinner at One North Bev and Ron made reservations and sent us all a menu So they could send in our orders in ahead of time. We got right in and ten minutes later we were eating! Great food! Pictures from Melissa of their trip
We got ready, read my Bible, then went down to breakfast. Went to the church and had coffee, then went to pray with leadership. Heard great messages, great worship, and great fellowship. At 4, those who were officers gathered for officers orientation. Bill taught about the President position to all those who were presidents. I went and helped pack up goodies. We had it done before Bill was done with his teaching. He was the last class done. We all made sure the church was clean, then we headed to the restaurant for dinner. Talked to Kenzie on our way home. Texted with Adam, Melissa,Vikki, Kimmy and Debbie. Debbie wanted to know hot to watch our church service online so she can watch it tomorrow. I loved the pictures Melissa sent me today of them at Daytona Beach. Love seeing them having so much fun! |
