Thurs. 3/21/24, Got up at 4:30 a.m., went to pray for our friend Sue before she had her knee surgery, waited with Charlie while she had it, Hailey came to spend the night

Kimmy sent me a picture she took yesterday after I ran into her bike rack and hurt my nose

Charlie and Bill. BFF’s, sitting in the waiting room

A couple of the cute cookies out of the box...the lamb is my favorite

My poor daffodils

This Hawk got a Starling and it struggled for a while, then it flew off with it

Me getting ready to open my birthday present

Yummy Almond Joy Candy Bars

A nice fanny pack like Hailey's

I like the colors a lot too!

Papa and Hailey while we were playing our fun game

Our score sheet Hailey and I had to put together and tape

National Flower Day today!!!!!  Jacob showing Jacob how to arrange flowers the way his mom taught him.  So cute!

Flowers Jacob got Abby

Flowers Adam got Hope

Flower Bill got me...whoops Flour.  Read his note!

Flower Jared got Kimmy....I finally figured out where Bill got his idea from.  Now they need to bake us something with it.

We got up early so we could get ready and go pray with Sue La before she had knee replacement surgery.  We got there at the same time, waited together in the waiting room, then went back in pre op with them when we all prayed for her.  Bill and I went back into the waiting room after that,  and split a bagel and he got a coffee and I got a cappuccino.  Charlie told Bill he was in a different waiting room.  I walked down and checked the lab waiting room, and also the one way at the end of the hallway.  No Charlie.  When I got back to Bill, he went to look in the regular waiting room again.  Then he saw him around the corner in the Pet Scan waiting room.  We sat in there with him for a minute, then the girl came in and told him he should be waiting in the regular waiting room.  We all headed out there then.  Charlie went and got a bagel and a pop.  The surgery took about 1 1/2 hours, then the doctor came and talked to us in a room and told us everything went really good.  We went into recovery after that and talked to Sue, but she was still really groggy.  Charlie said we should go home and he would call us when he was taking her home so we could come help him get her in.  They said she wouldn’t go home today if she couldn’t walk today.  We left and came home and took a nap.  Around 4 we got a call from Charlie saying they were home and she walked up their ramp into the house.  Yay!  She wanted to rest after that.

I went to Cracker Barrel to take back a Sarah Young book I had bought to give Debbie.  I was paging through it, and it wasn’t what I thought it was.  I wanted something that would help her which what she is going through right now.  After I returned it, I went to Subway and got Bill and I both a six inch sub.  We ate them when I got home.  

Melissa called today and Evan is sick and coughing.  None of us have been around him, so that’s good.  We prayed together that Melissa and no one else in there house would get it.  They are being really careful.  Hailey is coming home this evening and she’s staying with us so she doesn’t catch anything.  All the schools in the area are already cancelled except Adam and Eli’s schools and the other schools in Midland.  They always wait til the last minute if they even cancel at all.

Hailey got here, so I took her to Taco Bell since Kitchen Closed, Let’s eat Out was happening tonight.  (My dad used to always say that to me if we would go out to eat). We ate on the way to go pick up her things from her house on the porch.  We did a quick visit on the porch and I opened my Birthday gift from them.  I got yummy Almond Joy candy bars and a Patagonia fanny pac that can be worn over the shoulder or around the waste.  Hailey has one and I’ve always liked it, especially when you want to go for a walk and want to take just what you need with you.  I love the color of it too.  What a great gift!  It’s so nice, and Almond Joys are my favorites.  Thank you Melissa and family.   We sanitized our hands and things so we wouldn’t get any germs, and stayed outside.  Took a few pictures too.  

We came home and Bill had to do a Zoom Meeting with our National Evangelist and State Coordinators in the North Central Region.  After they were done, Bill, Hailey and I played Uno Flip.  We laughed so much.  We couldn’t remember what direction we were going, we couldn’t remember whose turn it was, we couldn’t remember what each card meant (Bill had to keep checking), but we sure had fun.  Bill finally used a clothes pin to point the direction we were playing.  Then he would forget to turn it.  Hailey won, and Bill was the big loser.  Hailey and I had to tape the score sheet because he ripped it up.  

Wed., 3/20/24, Went with Kimmy to pick Jacob up from college, went to Jews for Jesus presentation at church in the evening

When Kimmy and I went to get Jacob, we ran into a little stretch of road in the country that didn’t have much snow, but it was blowing so hard it was enough to make the road along that stretch icy.  Thankful it was clear roads most of the way.

 

The heart charm I got my friend Vikki with her stuff opens up and is so cute.  Good thing I thought to tell her.  She didn’t notice that.  The hearts and nice words on them is what made me think of her when I saw it.  See below

 

I made my morning coffee.  Then I ate strawberries for breakfast and had a cookie afterward.  I got ready, worked on getting a $100 rebate for our stove and microwave which took some time, then headed to Kimmy’s.  It had snowed out, but the sun was shining so the roads were clear.  When I got to Kimmy’s town, there was no snow.  Then when I was just about to her road, I went over a hill and everything was white from blowing snow.  It was so weird.  I went to go to my car and Kimmy asked me what I was doing and said she was driving.  I quickly headed to her van and was hurrying because it was so cold and windy, and boom, I walked right into her bike carrier on the back of her van.  It hit me right where the center piece of my glasses is over my nose.  It bled for a while, but only hurt when I first did it.  Bummer!  Kimmy wondered if the roads were going to be bad because it looked so bad there and was snowing some.  I reassured her it wasn’t bad a mile up the road.  

We had great roads, everywhere but that little area I took a picture of.  We were thankful it wasn’t all bad like that stretch.  

We picked Jacob up.  It sure was good to see him.  A couple of brackets broke on his braces so he has to go to his orthodontist to have them fixed. Before we started out, Kimmy put a Tim Horton’s that was about 17 minutes away in her GPS.  We had a couple of missed/wrong turns, but we made it.  We got something to eat, and Kimmy and I got drinks. 

We picked Adam up from school, then dropped Jacob off at his appointment, then picked Eli up, then dropped Adam and Eli off at home.  I headed home then.  I should have taken a picture, but didn’t get my phone out fast enough.  Eli went to feed Bo and all the chickens were walking along with him.  It was cute and funny.  Kimmy was heading back to get Jacob.  It was fun riding along today and nice seeing all of the boys.  I didn’t even think to take a picture until I was on my way home.  Too Late!  I read my Bible and did my devotion when I got home.  

We went to a presentation by Jews for Jesus about the Last Supper.  It was so good and the person presenting it had great testimonies of what Jesus has done in his life and many miracles.  He was very interesting to listen to.  I sure am praying for Israel and God’s chosen people.  We came home and I worked on my blog. 

Tues., 3/19/24,, Went to Cracker Barrel, met Best Friend Vikki at Zehnders, Met Debbie and Matthew at G’s and she surprised me for my birthday and had the kids and grandkids that could come be there too

Best Friend forever, Vikki and I at Zehnder’s for our free birthday lunches

She wrapped my gifts just beautifully!  She is so talented at that!

Beautiful Solar Angel Garden stake she got me

Nice plant stand set she got me too

So nice to be able to spread them out.  They were getting pretty crowded.

Porch delivery on swing

Delicious and beautiful cookies from my wonderful other friend Vicki and her family

Birthday celebration Debbie had for me at G’s. 

Kimmy, Melissa, Debbie, Peyton, Eli, Jack, Matthew, dam, Isaac, me, Bill and Jared.  Vikki and Rody were there for a few minutes, but had to leave because Vikki’s Appreciation night for work was tonight and she had already given her RSVP

Bill met Charlie for coffee.  I got ready, then went to Cracker Barrel to buy some more wooden mushrooms.  I was happy this one had them too.  I met my friend Vikki at Zehnder's after that.  We got there when it wasn’t busy, and got a nice big booth.  They brought our appetizers right away.  We had the free birthday dinners which was family style chicken dinner.  We got sundaes for dessert too.  The food was all delicious.  We packed up lots of left overs for Vikki’s mom and dad.  She was going to see them afterwards.  They are in their 90’s and really liked getting the yummy food.  We both waited until we got home to open our gifts this time because the things she got me came in big boxes.  She followed me back.  I was telling Siri to call her when we got off the expressway and she was calling me at the same time.  We talked for a little while, then said our goodbyes.  She’s been my best friend for 54 years.  I met her 56 years ago. We worked at a tv station together.  That’s where I met Bill’s sister too, and eventually she introduced me to Bill.

When I got home, I opened her gifts.  Everything was so nice.  I took pictures and texted then to her and thanked her.  When she got home, about 2 1/2 hours away, she opened her gifts and sent me a picture and a thank you text.

I relaxed in my recliner and Bill relaxed in his for about an hour.  Vikki called and I talked to her for a while.  After that, we got ready and went and met Debbie and Matthew at G’s.  We saw Kimmy, Jared, Adam, Eli, Melissa, and Jack walking in the parking lot.  I panicked for a minute thinking Bill might have planned a big party which I’m not a big party person, so I asked him if he did.  He said no (whew).  Vikki, Rody and the twins were inside with Debbie and Matthew.  Debbie decided to surprise me and have them all come for pizza and cupcakes too.  She treated us all.  She is so generous and thoughtful.  Jacob and Hailey were at college, Evan had play practice, Tom was in Florida,  Bruce had to take Max somewhere and Kenzie has a long drive to get there so they weren’t there.  We sure had a great time and the food was delicious.  Most important was that Bill was able to anoint Debbie with oil and pray for healing for her according to the Word of God and we as a family agreed in prayer too.   We were very happy when we talked to Jared tonight that his mom was heading home from the hospital.  We are praising and thanking God!

We came home, I read my Bible and did my devotions, then worked on my blog.  

Monday, 3/18/24, Kimmy, Vikki, Melissa, Bill and I went to Tony’s for breakfast, Kimmy and I went and got suet and bird food, Vikki came over after she got done with work, They stayed til around 6. It was so much fun hanging out the whole day on my birthday!

Kimmy, Melissa, me, Bill and Vikki at Tony's

Melissa and me at breakfast

Isaac

Peyton..she had her first swim class today

Me and my sweet twin grandkiddos on my birthday

Kimmy came over early, then rode with Bill and I to Tony’s.  Vikki was already there and had a booth saved.  Debbie called and sang Happy Birthday to me.  She’s going to call me later.  Melissa came shortly after.  We had already ordered what she wanted for breakfast.  Gayla and Wes called from Florida and sang Happy Birthday to me.  We had fun eating and visiting.  Thanks girls for buying our breakfasts.  Vikki had to go to work right afterwards, Melissa had to go home, and Kimmy came back to our house and spent the day.  We went to Menards, and I got a ten pack of suet.  We went to Jack’s and Kimmy got 50 lbs. of birdseed and some thistle seed.  We came home and put my suet and thistle seed in the rubbermaid box I got for my birthday yesterday. It all fit in it with the 50 lbs. of bird seed and the peanuts.  Amazing.  How handy to have it outside on the deck.  It was cold and windy so I wasn’t going to go out there til tomorrow, but Kimmy was going to do it, so we did it together.  It was so much easier and so handy having it so handy.  

We came in the house and warmed up, then Kimmy, Bill and I played a game of 3-13.  Kimmy won and I came in third.  You would think they would give me good cards on my birthday wouldn’t you.

Vikki came when we were almost finished.  We girls went in the family room by the fireplace.  We visited and had a relaxing afternoon.  When it was time to pick Peyton and Isaac up, Vikki and Kimmy went and did that, and I went to the bank to get my new cards.

We left at the same time and got back to my house at the same time.  The kids had ice cream that Aunt Kimmy dished up for them and we had snacks.  It was such a fun day.  

In the evening, we watched a good movie called, Amazing Love.  I worked on my blog during commercials.    

Sunday, 3/17/24, went to prayer, than church, Hailey got to come to. church today, Everyone came over to celebrate my birthday today....so fun

Stacie holding Rehvyn...today was the first time she got to meet this little sweetie

Me and Rehvyn

Hailey loved holding Rehvyn

Melissa getting her turn holding him

Eli held Rehvyn as much as Hailey...they tied for giving the most baby attention.  They touched my heart to see how much they love sweet baby

Rehvyn was such a good baby today...He likes this little bouncer with the toys

These were the Skip Bo players of the day....below are more on the other side of the table.  Adam and Kenzie were the winners

 

Kody holding Rehvyn

Rehvyn was getting hungry the first time Stacie held him.  He was so happy sitting on her lap after his tummy was full 

Bruce showing Rehvyn Vader

Me while they sang Happy Birthday to me

Cute sweatshirt Stacie gave me.  She put the cool writing on it.  She does such a great job.  Thanks Stacie and family

I got up early to get the sloppy joes heating in the crockpot.  Got ready, then worshipped.  Made coffee for Bill and I to take to church.  We took our Hope Tote in and put it in the donation box.  So fun to do each year.  Prayer was awesome. We prayed for the Holy Spirit to move and have His Way and for there to be healings and miracles even during the worship.  Also that people would not hold back, but rush up to the alter for prayer.  Wow, Emily was singing the first song, then stopped and shared a miracle that God did for her last Saturday.  She shared that this was for her family and church family too.  She had people come up who needed healing and sang two powerful songs.  Many of us went up right away, believing for God to heal us.  Later, many more came up.  It was just an awesome time and and awesome move of the Holy Spirit.  A Supernatural move of God!!!! Pastor gave an amazing message afterwards that tied into what the Holy Spirit was already doing.  So Powerful!  Wow!  It was so nice having Hailey at church with us. 

We came home and got things ready for when everyone would be here to eat.  On our way home we got a text from Kimmy to pray for Jared’s mom.  She had a seizure at church.  We sure started praying for her right away.  We were happy to hear she was awake and happy to see a picture of her smiling.  She has to have and MRI later.  We are praying they find out what happened and have wisdom to help her get better fast.  Praying for good test results too, but most importantly praying for Jesus to touch her and make her better.  Prayers for sweet Lela are appreciated.  

We had a nice time hanging out and eating good food (thank you Vikki for making the yummy fresh fruit bowl), yummy cake (thank you for making a cake and decorating it for me Kimmy).  Travis and DJ were the only ones who didn’t make it.  They sure were missed.

The kids played lots of ping pong.  They couldn’t beat Bill today.  They sure had fun trying.

It was so nice having Charlie and Sue come over for a while too.  I got lots of nice gifts.  

Got a Rubbermaid bird food container for out on the deck which holds a 50 lb. bag of bird seed, plus suet and other stuff.  Thank you Kimmy, Vikki and families.  I loved my sweatshirt from Stacie and family, but gave her a sweatshirt I have that she is going to put the decals on.  The one she gave me was a large, but runs very small.  I would need at least a 2X for that sweatshirt.  I’m glad she told me to make sure it was big enough.  Got $20 from Sue and Charlie.  Thank you friends.  Melissa and family have ordered something, but it hasn’t come.  Hailey wants to watch me open it and didn’t want me to have a picture of it.  Melissa gave me a hint....it’s something she likes and wants too.  I got beautiful meaningful cards from everyone.  It was a great family day.  I love my family!

Sat. 3/16/24,Bill picked up Bruce and Max and went to Lapeer to spend time, Did some cleaning, went shopping for some things for tomorrow, went to Sam’s Club and Meijer with Bill, went to Adam’s game

Adam’s futsal game...he did amazing and made the first goal

Adam looked so tired at the end of the game.  He played hard and stayed in the game the whole time.  I was so proud of him.

Hope, Adam, me and Bill after the 

He was so warm after playing so hard, he dumped his ice water on his head outside.  Burrrrr!  Guess it felt good to him though.

Kimmy and Jared dug sand out from around their house and put compost in.  He used is tractor and did a great job.  He looked like he was having lots of fun in the video Kimmy sent me

                                 Jared putting the compost down where they took the sand out. He makes it look easy.

 I browned some round steak, then put it in the crockpot with cream of chicken soup to cook until dinner time.  I ate oatmeal and had my morning coffee.  Bill drank his protein drink, then he read his Bible.  He headed to pick up Max after that.  He was taking him down to Lapeer.  Bruce ended up going too.  I did some cleaning, then went shopping at Jacks for birdseed and some burger for sloppy joes tomorrow.  I went to Meijer after that and got strawberries for 99 cents a quart and also got 8 jars of spaghetti sauce that was on sale.  I found some zero sugar ice cream for Vikki to have tomorrow too.  I came home after that to put the ice cream away, then was going to go to Sam’s Club.  Bill was home so he carried in the 50 lbs. of bird seed for me.  I told him I still needed to go to Sam’s Club, so he told me he would go with me.  We got some of the deals they had going on and a 36 roll of  Scott Toilet Paper for him.  I use Charmin.  We have to have to have two holders at our house lol.  He checked out cakes, while I picked up some buns and big bags of chips.  He didn’t see any cakes and said they only had cupcakes.  We went to Meijer’s so he could look there.  I went to pick up some wheat hamburger buns.  He was having a cake he picked out written on.  Wouldn’t you know, he not only wrote Happy Birthday Penny, he had to go and put my age on it too.  Who does that?  I told him that would probably be gone in the morning.  

We came home and I made mashed potatoes.  While I was doing that, I browned the burger I got and some onions I cut up.  I also made an angel food cake and put it in the oven.  Everything got done at around the same time.  We ate the mashed potatoes, round steak and peas.  Yum!  Then I cleaned up my mess and we got ready to go to Adam’s futsal game.  It was fun to watch.  Hope sat next to me and we had fun talking.  We were both tense watching the game.  She seems really nice.  Adam was happy we came and even sent me a text thanking us.  He’s a great kid.  

When we got home, I looked over the strawberries I picked up and mashed them for tomorrow when we have the angel food cake.  Then I sat down and read my Bible and did my devotions.  I worked on my blog after that.