2/12/23, Super Bowl Sunday, Church in the morning, Super Bowl fun and some work in the evening

Jacob, Hailey and Peyton

Eli and Peyton...she moved her hand but it's the only picture I got of them

Bill and Rody

Me and Adam

Bill, Jared, Rody and the boys moved all of the heavy furniture out to the garage for us.  They also brought up a table, chairs and a server from the basement and took the table and chairs from up here down to the basement.  Kimmy and Vikki worked hard cleaning off and redoing my shelves and rearranging furniture for us.  It looked beautiful after they got done.  Now tomorrow, I will vacuum and shampoo the carpet so it's ready for the new furniture.

We went to church in the morning.  I taught Sunday School and Peyton was my helper today. Tracy was teaching with me.  We had a lot of K-1st graders this morning.  Pastor Dan preached this morning.  I listened when I got home and the message he gave was so good.
After church, we went and picked up some burger, ground turkey, Hickory Stick, and a few other snacks for our Super Bowl last minute party tonight.  We weren't going to get together because Kimmy has been sick.  She's doing better now, and we needed some boys with muscle to help us with moving lots of furniture.  We ate sloppy Joes and then when the Super Bowl started, the guys went in the living room and found their spots and so did Peyton and Hailey.  We were happy Hailey could come.  She had gone to Ohio to see her friend, Ally, and spent the night.  I was happy when Melissa called and said she could come.  Vikki and Kimmy wanted to keep working, against my wishes as I wanted them to relax and have fun, but they said working is fun.  We did get the game on the TV in the family room, once they moved it across the room and Isaac got it hooked up for us.  He sure is amazing.  Kimmy and Vikki wrapped all the wires so they aren't hanging all over and looking a mess.  They are amazing too.  They were my Dream Team, making things look so much nicer in that room.  During half time, we put more snacks out and did some munching.  Then it was back to work.  What a great game and a great finish.  The Kansas City Chiefs won, but it was a very close game the whole time.  Our sisters and their families in Kansas are very happy.

 

Friday, 2/10/23, Bible Study at church in the morning, lunch afterward, Vikki and the twins stopped in, went to Costco, went to Wes and Gayla's

 

Bill on left, with other Marine friends

Vikki, Peyton, Isaac and Adam at Big Boy after Vikki picked Adam up from school.  Glad she sent a picture to me since I forgot to take a picture of the kids when they were here.  Bonus is I got Adam in the picture too!

Bill went to Tim Horton's with Charlie.  Charlie is doing good after his surgery on his throat yesterday.  I got ready, made my coffee and headed to Bible Study at church.  Maddy was waiting for me in the parking lot.  We went in and had a good Bible Study lesson and discussion.  Afterward, Deb, Laurie, Lisa, Dana and I went to Levi's for lunch.  Maddy said she couldn't come, but texted me a little later to see where we were.  I didn't have my phone on so didn't get the message until I got home.  Bummer!

When I got home I saw where Kimmy had messaged me to pray for Jacob, then another that let me know Jacob said his audition at Michigan State went great.  I just knew it would, but was sure happy to hear this.  

Vikki, Peyton and Isaac stopped in for a minute on their way to go to an estate sale and then they were picking up Adam afterward.   Vikki called us from the Estate Sale to ask me if I wanted something and said there were lots of tools, so Bill and I went there too.  It was close to our house.  Vikki and the kids were still there when we got there.  Vikki got a nice bottle. I got a corn on the cob thing.  

We came home, then Bill wanted to go walk around Coscto and asked me if I wanted to.  We went and used a $14 check they gave us from the previous year's membership.  We got a couple of things, then received a call from Wes wanting to know if we wanted to come to their house to play cards.  We paid for our items and then went to their house and had a fun time playing the new card game we got Gayla for her birthday that's like tonk.  Gayla was the winner.  We had homemade brownies and coffee after our game and visited.  We sure had a fun time with dear friends.

Thurs., 2/9/23, Took Bill for injections, went and got oil change, worked on Bible Study, took car in for windshield work, saw Nephew Jimmy, made chicken noodle soup, watched a movie

Raindrops on the window.  Snow is almost gone.  It was raining super hard when we went to Bill's appointment.

Sat right by the fire when I got home and drank my coffee out of my Kimmy mug on the fireplace

Made chicken noodle soup

Baked a chocolate cake in my new cake pan.  Bill dished me up a huge piece.  He had 2.    We haven't had cake in a long time.  This is why!

We got up early because we had to leave the house by 7 for Bill's appt. for his injections. When they called him back, I asked how long he would be because it usually takes 1 1/2 hours.  This is the first time they let me in to the waiting room.  I decided to go to Tim Hortons for a coffee, toast with avocado and bacon, and a Boston cream donut.  I just finished eating when my phone rang.  It was Bill.  He was already done after just a half hour.  He asked where I was and when he found out, he asked me to get him a coffee and an Old Fashioned Glazed donut.  I got there and he was waiting by the door.  Every other time we have been there, a nurse has called and brought him out in a wheelchair for me to pick up in the circle.  He said they didn't even have him put a gown on this time.  

We went to get an oil change in my car afterward.  I pulled right in with no waiting.  They were quick and very nice.  We went home after that.  I was really tired, and I looked in the living room and he was already reclined and ready for a nap.  I decided I would do the same since it was still very early.  I ended up not being able to sleep, but did rest for a while.  Then I went in the family room, and sat by the fireplace drinking my coffee.  It was so warm and cozy.  

We read our Bibles and I did my Bible study.  James is such a great book to study.  I talked to all of the girls, and texted with Maddy and Adam.  At 1, we had to take my car and drop it off, to have the windshield repaired if they could or replaced if they couldn't seal it good.  

We decided to go see the movie, Left Behind, rise of the antichrist in Bay City.  Bill said it was starting at 1:30.  We got there and it wasn't starting until 2:40, so we couldn't see it.  We decided to get exercise and walk the mall.  Sad how it is so empty now.  We stopped at Godwin's to walk through it on our way home.  My nephew, Jimmy, who we haven't seen in a long time, came up to me and said Hi Aunt Penny.  We hugged and he talked to us for a long time.  It was so nice seeing him.  We went and walked around another furniture store after that.  We decided to stop and see if my car was done, and it was.  Went to Sam's Club and put gas in it.  Lots of car care today for my wonderful Prius.  

I talked to Melissa for quite a while.  Then I made chicken noodle soup.  I had to run to the store to get more noodles, after the soup was simmering.  Kimmy called me and told me about their Uncle Rick not doing well after a couple falls and being out in the cold for so long until he was found.   I prayed with her on the phone, then got my Bill, my BFF Vikki, Melissa, and Matthew praying.  Also put it on my church prayer page.  I sure was praying fervently.  He is such a nice and kind person, who is loved by so many.  

I made enough soup to give Charlie and Sue some.  Charlie just got home from the hospital today after surgery on his throat.  Bill really liked the soup with potatoes in it.  I also baked a chocolate cake.

Bill put a good movie called, Love Again, in. We ate a piece of cake while we watched it.  He cut our pieces and sure cut them big.  Will sure need to walk on the treadmill tomorrow.

We got great news that Jared's uncle was able to have surgery and came through it great and did great in recovery.  The doctor said they will get him up walking tomorrow.  I passed this great news about what the Lord has done on.  I sure am thanking and praising God.  We are continuing to pray for a quick recovery with no complications.  I am so happy, and I can just imagine how happy everyone in his family is.  

 

 

Wed., 2/8/23, Charlie had his surgery, took Jack's water bottle to him, went to Jack's game, watched a couple movies

Shane sent me a picture of Claire with her birthday card.  She's so cute!

Jack making a good catch and pass to help his team score

Evan trying to make a shot and win a pop at the game

Bill, Evan and I

Bill, Jack and I

Hailey sent me these pictures today. 

Hailey in the red sweatshirt with her friends from her Christian group Unite

Hailey with her ponder group after church. I am so thankful for her Christian friends and the good choices she makes.  I sure am missing her.

Walked on the treadmill.  Did my Bible reading and study.  Bill had an appointment at the VA.  Melissa called and she had to go to the dentist, so she wanted me to take Jack's water bottle to school.  I was happy to do that.  Bill brought me a muffin from Tim Horton's when he stopped to get his coffee.  Yum!  I talked to Melissa, Kimmy and Vikki today.  Kimmy still needs prayer to get better.  We watched a movie and then Bill put another movie on, that we didn't finish because we had to leave for Jack's game.

We went to Jack's basketball game.  He sure has improved lots and played great.  We sat with Bruce and Melissa. Evan was selling bracelets he and a friend were making, so Bill bought one for me.  Jack's team lost the game, but played hard.  

We went to Super Cafe and Bill got a small soup and a egg salad wrap.  I got a medium soup.  We came home and finished our movie.  After that, Bill put in a documentary on the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation.  It was really interesting.

Tues., 2/7/23, Bill had VA appt., Lunch with Maddy and Brielle, Visited Marie, Prayer at church, Watched the movie, The Unmiracle

Me and Brielle at Olive Garden

Melissa saw 9 robins in her yard today.  Yay!  We are believing the robins on the ground hog lol.  Some flew into the tree when she went to take a picture.

This was the video Melissa took.  I asked her to take it and send it to me.

I emptied some things that had to be thrown away out of the refrigerator.  Bill had a VA appointment.  He took the garbage out and then left for his appointment.  I met Maddy and Brielle at Olive Garden at 11.  We had the soup and salad.  Got to hold Brielle lots.  She's so cute and such a sweet baby.  

After we left there, I went to visit Marie at the hospital.  She was doing much better and may go home tomorrow or the next day.  

When I got home, I made sirloin burgers, potatoes and peas.  We ate, then I worked on my Bible study lesson.    I went to prayer group at church.   Love our prayer group.  

Came home and Bill and I watched at movie called, Unmiracle.   

 

Monday, 2/6//23, Got back on the treadmill finally Bill went with Charlie, picked up my lamps from Vikki's, Cleaned kernel burner, went to Trinity Rider's meeting

New Bedside Lamps 

Lights look yellow but aren't.  Now when grandkids stay, they can just touch the base to turn the lamp on.  The base has a plug and also to charge ports

I smashed my finger when I was cleaning the kernel burner.  A part fell on it.

Nice bump on the other side of my finger...Ouch it hurts!

Bill went out with Charlie for coffee.  I walked on the treadmill.  I finally got back at it.  Walked for 2 miles.  I messaged Vikki to have her let me know how she was doing.  Also told her I would pick up the lamps I had delivered to her house because I was going to be gone when they came.  I talked to Melissa on my drive home.  Happy everyone is healthy at her house.

When I got home, Bill called and said he was at Belle Tire and they could work on my car.  It was out of alignment and needed new tires.  It's been since 2018 that we've had this done, and we taken lots of long trips to other states,  so can't complain.  We came home and read our Bible and devotions.  Then we took a little nap while we waited for them to call and say the car was done.  Vikki called me when she got out of work.  We talked for a few minutes and I'm glad she is doing great today.  She didn't feel good the last couple of days. We picked up my car and it sure drives great again.   

I cleaned the kernel burner. What a messy job.  I sure was happy when it started up and a nice fire was going.  Kimmy called me while I was cleaning it, so I called her back when I was done.  She has pleurisy and it's painful to cough.  My poor Kimmy.  I prayed with her for healing.  

In the evening, we went to Pondersosa for Trinity Rider's meeting.  Bill had some things to share with the chapter.  He did a good job.  There was a good message from the chaplain, about knowing God, knowing His Word and being ready.  Lots of crazy things going on in the world now days that show the signs of the times are here.  We need to be watchful and prayerful.

We watched the movie Vanish.  It was about the rapture.  Confirmation that we need to be ready!  Yikes I was nervous through that whole show.  Thankful God gives second chances to people through the tribulation, but how awful to go through that.   

 

Sunday, 2/5/23, Left Gwinn for home, Stopped at my Sister Brenda’s lake house, went to Gobblers for dinner, went the rest of the way home!

My sister and her friend Lisa ice fishing.  She sent me this picture after I messaged her

Lake Michigan along Highway 2

 

Going back across the Mackinaw Bridge

Getting in to Charlevoix

In Charlevoix

Me and my baby sister, Brenda

Gina...Brenda's 11 year old poodle.  She was such a sweet dog when she greeted me at the door.  She decided to rest while we visited

Lake house view from where we were out on the ice

My great nephew Max and Molly's boyfriend, Patrick ice fishing

My great niece, Molly, fishing inside with Lisa where it is nice and warm

Pictures of my sister's beautiful lake house

Bren and Bill

Lake House from the outside

Pike, and some perch caught by the fisherman (I should say Lisa)

Dave (in red) and his buddy fishing...

I had a granola bar, yogurt and orange juice from the motel’s small breakfast bar.  Drove three hours, stouts go to the bathroom, filled the truck with gas, then drove 15 more minutes to my sister’s lake house in Ellsworth.  She had been ice fishing, but when I let her know we were getting close she came up to the house and was in the garage awaiting our arrival.  We gave each other big hugs, then went inside.  Bill wanted to go out on the ice to see everyone and I did too, so we hiked out there.  It was so nice, seeing Dave, Max, Molly and her boyfriend, and meeting Dave and Brenda’s friends who were fishing with them.  A nice trout and some perch were caught.  It was nice and warm for the girls in the Otter Lodge.  Brenda and I stayed out for a while, the walked back up to the house.  Bill stayed out for a long time.  Bren and I drank our coffee and visited.  She took me on a tour of their new lake house. It’s beautiful and they are sure enjoying it!  We took lots of selfies, but realized we weren’t good at it, so had Bill take our picture together when he came in.  Brenda gave him a tour too.  It sure was nice visiting with her.  We headed for home  and stopped at Gobblers on our way through Gaylord.  We always like eating there.  We were happy to get home sweet home.  I gave Kit Kat a treat when I saw her on the deck.  We unpacked and reclined in our love seat.