Palm Sunday, Went to prayer, then church service. Helped in Kids Church, Went to Nori's,

 

Nice day in the 50's with lots of sunshine, yay!

Melissa sent me this picture of Evan.  Making progress on this hard puzzle, but it's slow and steady that's going to get it done

Peyton in the red in third row at her choir practice



Practicing for their songs for Joseph and His Coat of Technicolor

Ha ha, Peyton put her face mask on because she heard someone cough.  She's such a cute girl.

Went to prayer before church started.  Hailey, Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac were at church with us.  I went back to help in Kids Church.  They had a really good lesson today, and my kids did so good and love Jesus so much.

After church, I talked to Diane.  She told me James had invited this man that was there to our church when he saw him at Nori's Restaurant.  He came today.  I ended up seeing him when I was just about to go out the door, so I thanked him for his service (he had a Navy hat on).  Diane invited us to go to Nori's with them, so we did.  We got there before them.  When they got there, the man at church was with them.  Then my friend Vicky T. came too.

The guy ended up being Melissa and Bruce's neighbor we found out while we were eating. 

Then Melissa told me it was Brian's dad (she used to go to COC with Brian)  We met another man there and talked to him about the Lord.  He shared a great testimony about God's protection from injury during a motorcycle accident he had.  We gave him a card inviting him to our Easter service next week too.  We have a couple that have been coming about 3 months now, who saw Bill's sweatshirt said New Life Church on it and asked where the church was.  Nori's has great food, great waitresses and is a great place to reach out to others and talk about Jesus.

I talked to Vikki, Melissa and Marie and texted with Adam.  

Sat. 4/9/22, Went to Faith Riders Meeting, Stopped at Vikki's, Kenzie stopped over, Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac stopped over,

Peyton

Isaac

Isaac, me and Peyton...they were enjoying their hot fudge brownie cake

Vikki's hot fudge dessert

Kit Kat and Peyton

Vikki, Kenzie and Peyton

Isaac, Kenzie and Peyton

Vikki, Peyton, Rody, Kenzie and Isaac

Beautiful sunset tonight,  A few minutes before I took this it was a really gloomy sky

We went to the chapter meeting for Faith Riders in the morning.  It was a good meeting and we have someone who wants to join so that is great.  Wes and Gayla couldn't be there as Wes still tested positive for Covid yesterday.  

We stopped at Vikki's after we left the meeting.  I went in to give her the money for the ticket to Peyton's Choir Performance.  I took a couple of pictures of the kids, then left because Bill was waiting in the car.  He didn't sleep well last night and wanted to go home and take a nap.  I relaxed too because I didn't sleep well either.  Kenzie stopped in for a short time.  She loved being Kit Kat and Kit Kat was happy to see her.  Kit Kat remembered her. Kenzie was going to Omi's for her Easter celebration.  She didn't want dessert because she was going to be eating at 4.  I called Vikki, and invited them to come over for hot fudge brownie dessert.  Vikki and the kids had dessert, and Rody just had coffee.  We visited for a while, then they had to leave to be home before Kenzie stopped there.  Vikki sent me the nice pictures they took together at her house.  

I made goulash for dinner.  After dinner, we watched a movie called the Way Home which was based on a true story.  It was good with a great ending.

 

Friday, 4/8/22, Took Bedspread set we got in March back and got new one, Went to Costco, took a load to thrift store, Got together with Dennis, Amy and other Dennis,

 

Amy, Dennis, Bill and Dennis

We returned our bedspread we just got because it was so wrinkled  and they wouldn't come out.  Saw this one on line 2 days ago and ordered it.  It looks so nice!  We didn't get it made til 11:30, so didn't take a picture of it on our bed yet, because we didn't put the pillows on it.

Bill went to have coffee with Charlie.  All Tim Horton dining rooms are closed because they can't get enough help.  They went to Creation Coffee instead.  I shampooed some carpet where some drips from something were.  I fed the birds and looked out a little later and saw a squirrel under the feeder with lots of birds.  The squirrel tried to get on the feeder and must have tipped it just right so one whole section of food was on the ground.  It rained again today lots.  Can't wait for sunny days to come.  

When Bill got home, we read our Bibles.  Played amazing worship music this morning. We packed up the bedspread set we had gotten in March, and returned it.  Then we dropped off the set we had before that to the Thrift store, then went to Costco to get some stuff that was on sale.  Stopped at Pat's to get some hot fudge, whipped cream and cherries for our hot fudge brownie cakes I'm making for tonight's dessert. 

At 5:30, we met Dennis, Amy and Dennis W. at Applebees.  We ate appetizers and some of our dinner, but Amy and I brought lots of ours home as we were full from the appetizers.  

They came to our house afterwards and we visited, then played two games of 3-13.  Bill won the first game and I won the second game.  The second game we played a different way.  We counted the cards as either 5 or 10 pts. and added the points in everyone's hand to the person who went out.  Highest score won.  It was fun playing it that way once.  Poor Dennis W. had zero the whole game.  I had 350 points.  Amy and I made the hot fudge brownie cakes up.  Dennis W. wanted blueberry pie instead.  Amy's hubby, Dennis, tried the blueberry pie after the hot fudge brownie cake.  They sure loved my pie and gave me lots of compliments, even saying it was better than Traverse City Pie Company.  They loved the pie crust too, so I shared about it being Lela's recipe and gave it to Amy.  I love this recipe because it is so easy and so good.  They both wanted another piece of pie, so the pie from yesterday disappeared. 

After they left, Bill opened the box the bedspread was shipped in and we made up the bed.  

It is so much nicer than the other wrinkled one.  It is machine washable and can go in the dryer which is a must.  I did my texting with Adam and talked and FaceTimed with Vikki.

Thurs. 4/7/22, Marie and Roy stopped over, Went with Melissa to Tony's, then her house.

 

Evan with the border of the puzzle done and some inside pieces.  Pieces are sorted ...eyes, mouth pieces, etc.  Let the real fun begin!

Evan next to me....I found the piece I am pointing at.  Very hard puzzle!  Have fun Melissa, Evan and whoever helps with it

Max and I

Me and Evan

Me and Jack

Got up early to do my Bible reading, praying and worship.  Made oatmeal and had my coffee afterwards.  I made a blueberry pie.   Bill just had coffee.  He went to pick up some coffee, diet pop and ice cream in town.  I cleaned the rest of the house.  Roy stopped over after her doctor appointment.  She got a good report and her blood work was amazing he said.  We visited, drank coffee/tea and had homemade blueberry pie.

In the evening, I picked up Melissa and we picked up Tony's hamburgers and fries, then went and got and ice tea for me and a Frappe for her.  We sat and visited in the parking lot and she showed me Hailey's prom dress and also had me look at Hailey's graduation invitation choices.  I liked the one they picked.  We went back to Melissa's and I went in and saw the boys and Bruce.  I found one piece to the hard puzzle Bill got for them.  Kimmy, Jared and the boys put this puzzle together and said it was hard.  I help with a couple pieces when they were doing it.  It's not one I want to put together.

I picked up an egg salad sandwich for Bill and chicken noodle soup from Souper Cafe.  Kevin and Joan were there, so I talked to them for a while.  

Came home and talked to Vikki. Texted with Adam in the morning and evening.  Sent Debbie her Scripture for the day and texted a few minutes with her.  

Wed., 4/6/22 Rainy, gloomy, wet day 45 degrees, cleaned part of the house

 

The Flicker was back today and is way bigger than the suet feeder he is on

I only took this picture today.  Too rainy to go outside.  We ate breakfast and had our coffee. Read our Bibles and prayed.  Sure am praying for the people in the Ukraine. People we know are there risking their own lives to help people there.  Great examples of Jesus!  I feel so bad for everyone in that country experiencing such awful things.  Thankful for people who are there to help them and for all who are here praying for them.  

Bill went with Charlie to have coffee.  I cleaned some of the house while he was gone.  He picked up some things at the store I needed and also brought me a Tim Horton blueberry muffin home.  Yum!  

We got a burger and water at Culvers.  Went to the movie theater to see "A Case for Heaven".  Air One gave us a code to get free tickets for donating to their station.  It was such a great documentary and so moving.  We enjoyed our popcorn and pop during the movie.  Fun date night!

Vikki sent me this cute picture of Isaac in his suit at their house without a mask on.  He's so cute and sure loves that custom fit suit.  Talked with Melissa, Kimmy and Vikki today.  Texted with Adam and Maddy.  

Tues., 4/5/22, Went to get taxes done, went to breakfast, went shopping, put metal bluebird hole pieces on bird houses, cleaned closet shelf

Bill putting metal bluebird hole covers on

This kleenex box looks pretty in the holder Wes made me. Love that it's see through.

So many brought Hope Totes into church on Sunday for the Rescue Mission  I love doing this!

Eli on his new English Saddle.  Glad they sent the other one back.  This one is so much nicer!

Eli with the sword Traviis gave him.  It was really rusty and he cleaned it up.   Pictures courtesy of my Kimmy

Bill took the garbage out, while I played with Kit Kat in the house and fed her soft food.  We went to get our taxes done, then went to breakfast at Nori's afterward.  They always have delicious breakfasts.  I brought two pieces of ham home, because breakfast was so big.  We drove separate because I needed to go get some cards, got to Hobby Lobby and also to Aldi.

I was happy to get birdseed pretty cheap at Aldi.  Picked up two bags and let the girls and Lela know about it.  They don't have birdseed there too often.  I picked up Easter candy for baskets and the Easter egg hunt today.   It's a little disappointing that they don't have more about the true meaning of Easter, but I did find scripture jelly beans, chocolate crosses and some lamb chocolates.  I used to find eggs with pictures of Jesus or Doves on them filled with candy, but couldn't get any this year.  I did find some "He is Risen" plates for desserts to go on for Easter.   Candy prices sure did rise along with everything else. 

When I got home, Bill started putting the metal plates with bluebird size holes on all of the birdhouses, whether they small holes, or holes that have been enlarged.  I was his assistant an handed him what he needed when he needed it.  It was super muddy from yesterday's in a few of the spots where the bird houses were.  They sure look better and now we will hopefully get some bluebirds.  

I cleaned the closet shelves in our closet.  They were starting to look messy.  They look much better now.  

I talked to Melissa, Vikki and Kimmy and Kenzie. Oh, Evan got on the phone and talked to me too, and Kimmy's boys talked on speaker phone.  Texted with Adam and Hailey.

Bill and I relaxed in the evening and snacked on an orange and some nuts. I read my Bible because I was gone so much today.  He had already got his reading done, so he read on his book.  Wow when you read Revelation it sure makes you see that churches (God's people) need to be reading the Word and doing what it says.  Lots in there about doing what Jesus says and repenting of what we do that is against what Jesus says.  His Word is really clear, so no excuses for anyone!  Pastor gave a sermon last week about the line drawn in the sand. With the line, you are either on one side or the other.  You can't be on the line.  You are either for Jesus or against Him.  You either do what He says or you don't.  Wow what a message that was!  So true and so needed!

Isaac was excited all day, because he knew his Uncle Jay was taking him to pick out a sports jacket.  He told Vikki that's all he thought about all day.  His uncle also got him the pants.  Isaac sure looks handsome in them.  He sure was happy.  I can't wait til he wears them to church!

 

Monday, 4/4/22, Walked 2 miles, Kit Kat caught her first mouse, Went to Trinity Riders meeting

 

Ha Ha this is so me!!!

Kit Kat caught her first mouse today.  Good Kitty!

Evan with the puzzle papa gave them to put together.   Kimmy, Jared and the boys put this puzzle together and it was hard.  I helped them with two pieces which took a long time to find.  

A robin eating out of the mealworm dish I put on the table to keep it out of the rain.  

Nice big woodpecker in the tree, then on the feeder in the picture below

Another visitor who sat there for a very long time

Shannon sent me a sweet text telling me they brought a new house and also sent pictures!  I am so excited for them

I went down to the basement and did my 2 mile walk while listening to great worship music.  

Bill met Charlie for coffee at Tim Hortons.  I had my oatmeal and coffee and had my prayer time.  Reading in Revelation now for my Bible time.  My new Bible has a great commentary which is very helpful.  Bill brought a muffin home for me.  Yum!  We got together everything we need for doing taxes tomorrow.  I talked to Melissa a few times today.

It rained the whole day and was very dreary out.  Went to Trinity Rider's meeting tonight.  It was a really good meeting with a good message from the Chaplain.  We came home and Bill hauled pellets in, I played with Kit Kat a little, and then we relaxed in our recliners.  I talked to Kimmy and Vikki.  Kimmy took pictures of slides they got from Jared's mom.  It is just amazing how good the pictures turned out and how clear.  I loved seeing them.  Below are a few.

Jared's dad when he was young.  Reminds me a little bit of Jacob

Jared's dad sitting on the truck withe Jared and Eric by him

Cute baby pictures of Jared