Thurs, 12/`12/24, Went to VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, went to Chic Fil A, relaxed for an hour, went shopping, had to change party date, Kimmy blessed me with making Christmas cookies for me, Lots of helpers decorated them,

It was only 12 degrees this morning and the wind was really blowing.  The flag 3as beautiful!

Bill is so cute.  He always says to m...take a picture. I would be saying don’t take a picture lol.

Us in line at Chic Fil A.  It went from our side to where you see the cars turned ahead of us and around the other side of the building .  They had workers come up and take our order so it was ready when we got to the window.  They were so friendly.

My yummy chicken strips...there the best!

I got a peppermint shake and Bill got a vanilla shake

My handsome driver!

We had so much fun FaceTiming with Rehvyn and Kenzie

I love hearing him laugh.  Papa really had him laughing playing peek a boo with him.  Kenzie really got him laughing too!

Got up at 6 and got ready to go to the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Bill had to be there at 10 and his CT was supposed to be at 11.  We had good roads and sunshine starting out at 7:30.  When we got about 20 miles from Ann Arbor, it had snowed and the expressway had snow on it.  We had to go slow for a while, then the roads were clear again.  We got to his appointment early.  They took him back right away, then came and got me to go in and sit by him.  They hooked up an IV and also a heart/blood pressure monitor.  He had to have dye for the procedure.  His heart rate had to be down to 60 to have the procedure.  The guy wheeled him out on the ER bed and said it would take 10 minutes.  He had me wait where  was.  They came back right on schedule.  Bill was happy when the guy told him he could have a snack.  Bill picked Lorna Doone Cookies and juice.  Then the guy said I could have a snack too so I picked cheese sticks.  He was a really nice person and when it was time for us to leave, he hurried ahead of us and said he would get the door for us.  

On our way home, we decided to stop at Chic Fil A in Flint because I wanted to try their peppermint shake because I have heard how delicious it is.  They only have them at Christmas time.   We parked, and then a guy told us the inside was closed, but we could go through the drive through.  We were happy we could still get something from there.  We each got a shake and some chicken strips. Everything was really good.

We came home and rested for a while, then went to Burlington and Kroger.  We ended up getting gift cards for Debbie, Tom and Matthew.  We got a few other things, then came home.  Bill dumped the ashpan to our kernel burner because for some reason whether it was the wind or just being so cold, the pellets burned quickly and the pan was pretty full.  I usually empty it but I didn’t trust my hand with it full like that, so Bill did it for me.  I made some adjustments on the feed limit and set it lower.  It will burn a little slower now.  It was so hot I couldn’t stand in front of it for very long.   We read our Bibles. then I checked on the Kernel Burner again and it was burning just right.  

Melissa and Kenzie called me and told me Uncle Tom was sick when Kenzie went to decorate Aunt Debbies Christmas tree.  We decided to postpone our Christmas party at our house from this Saturday til after Christmas.  Bummer, but we sure don’t want sickness spreading through the family.  We let Fred know, the girls and Kenzie, Debbie dand also. Shani. Shani and Steve and Amanda had planned on coming too.  

Now we are planning on going to Fred’s after Bill works at the Marine Corp. Fundraiser tomorrow.  We are going to play cards and Lourdes is making pizza for us.  Then on Saturday, we will be going to our Faith Rider Christmas Party now. 

 

Wed., 12/11/24, Happy 1st Birthday Rehvyn, We love you so much! !Kimmy and Vikki came over, then Melissa and Hailey came over. Bill met Rich for breakfast, Got lots of Christmas shopping don

Happy First Birthday Sweetie Rehvyn!  Nana and Papa love you so much!

Kimmy and I FaceTiming with our birthday boy, Rehvyn.  He was so cute and smiley.  Funny too because he was eating while sitting in his walker and would go across the room and then when Kenzie would say here Rehvyn take a bite, he zoomed really fast back to her.

Melissa and Hailey got here while we were FaceTiming Rehvyn and they wished him Happy Birthday too.  He brings us so much joy.

Hailey and Melissa when they were ready to leave

I got up early so I would be ready when Kimmy and Vikki got here.  Kimmy got here first and said Vikki was returning something and then would be here.  Bill got up and got ready to go meet Rich for breakfast.  Kimmy helped me order some Christmas gifts for her family.  Then she ordered some things on my computer for Jared, and I had her order some things for Bill on her phone.  That way they can be surprised.  Vikki came and we drank our coffee, had muffins and visited.  She was trying to FaceTime with Rehvyn, but didn’t get an answer.  Kimmy took a panel out of the Christmas tree collar.  It looks much nicer now.  I mentioned to the girls to pray for me because the eczema was flaring up and itching.  Vikki came over and she and Kimmy laid hands on me and prayed for me.  She spoke the Word over me when she prayed.  The Bible says, they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.  Also Jesus bore our sicknesses in his body on the cross.  I am so thankful for my girls.  They are so loving and caring.  

                                                                          

Vikki had to leave for work.  Kimmy caulked and spackled a couple spots in the family room above the shelves where it meets the ceiling.  She did a great job!  Kenzie called me back to let me know she was at the grocery store and would FaceTime me when she got home.  

Kenzie FaceTimed us so Papa, Kimmy and I all sang Happy Birthday to Rehvyn.  He smiled and was so happy.  We FaceTimed quite a while and then Melissa and Hailey came over and enjoyed FaceTiming with them too.  Rehvyn makes us all smile.  We ate chicken noodle casserole for lunch.  We had fun visiting while we ate.  Hailey is so cute and sweet.  We had lots of fun with her.  We moved to the family room so Bill could enjoy his nap.  Vikki got back here and ate her lunch from Souper Cafe.  She had Kimmy try the bread bowl and stick some of it in her soup.  Kimmy liked it.  I ordered a Christmas gift for Bruce from Melissa, then later did one for the kids for Bruce.  I also got Hailey’s gifts ordered. Melissa and Hailey had to leave.  Vikki stayed until she had to pick up the kids, then she left.  Then Kimmy left.    

I made eggs, potatoes and bacon for Bill for dinner.  I ate my left over smothered chicken and half a potato from Texas Roadhouse.  Then we relaxed in our recliners.  I prayed over Bill for good results from his CAT Scan and for God’s healing for him of anything that needs healing.  Going to bed early because we have to leave for Ann Arbor at 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 12/10/24, Jacob got hid braces off, Bill had VA appt., I cleaned the house, Christmas boxes back to attic, went to Sam’s, ate at Texas Roadhouse, went to Meijer

My very happy grandson!!! Jacob got his braces off after having them on for 4 years.  He sent me this picture of his great smile.  His teeth look perfect.

Bill got up early, took the garbage and recycling out, then went to his doctor appt. at the VA.

I started cleaning the house,   I FaceTimed with Kenzie and Rehvyn.  He was so cute and I actually got to see him stand than take a step.  Kenzie was close so that’s all he needed to take.  He was so smiley and sweet.  I sure am thankful for FaceTime.  

Bill got home, so when he sat in the living room, I joined him.  Got my Bible reading done.

Bill went outside to work on more Christmas lights, so I cleaned the downstairs bathroom and scrubbed the floor.  We took the rest of the Christmas tubs upstairs, then I organized them in the attic.  

We went to Sam’s Club and walked through the whole store and got what we needed.  Then we decided to go to Texas Roadhouse to use the free meal coupon Bill got on Veteran’s Day.  We also had a free appetizer card that we got when we ordered Texas Roadhouse rolls from Evan for his school fundraiser.  We have two more to use plus rolls and butter in the freezer from Texas Roadhouse so that was a great fundraiser.  We went to Meijer after that 

 

Monday, 12/9/24, Happy Birthday to Sister C, took her to her doctor appt. Put the outside lights up, set nativity up outside, decorated the family room

Bill putting Christmas lights on the bushes

This is such a cute picture Melissa sent me.  Abby who is 16 is on the bed, Vader is on the left and Badger is on the right.  Badge is still doing amazing.

Bill helped me decorate the mantle and put the wreath up

Fisher Price Nativity is all set up for Rehvyn.  All of the grandkids have loved playing with this

The Living Nativity posted this picture of the camel that we saw there and a beautiful sunset.  They had over 1,000 people go through it last night

I got up at 6 a.m. so I would have time to stop and pick up flowers and a candy bar for Bill’s sister Carol.  I had to be at her house by 8.  It was raining out and a little foggy and very dark out still so it was a little hard to see.  By the time I left Meijer it was lighter out and visibility was much better.  I got to Carol’s right on time.  She was happy to get the flowers, candy bar and card, and I was happy to get to spend time with her on her birthday.We visited for about 20 minutes, then we left for her appointment.  We stopped at the township hall so she could put a bill she paid in the box outside.  Then we drove down the road to her Doctor’s office.  I parked by the door and pushed her oxygen tank for her and got the doors.  She gets short of breath quickly when she walks or goes without oxygen for a few minutes.  By the time I parked the car, and got back in, they were calling her back.  We were there for about an hour, then I wanted to treat her to either something to eat or drink, or both.  She just wanted a large black coffee from McDonalds.  We drove through the drive through and got our drinks.  I ordered a smoothie.  When we got back to her house, she gave me some cranberry cake bars to take home.   I headed home and when I got there, Bill was napping in his recliner.  I warmed up some noodle casserole and made a cup of coffee.  After I ate, I tried the cranberry cake.  It was delicious.  I texted her and told her how much I liked it.  

I decided to take a nap since Bill was still napping.  I slept for about an hour and then Bill asked me if I wanted to help him put the outside lights up outside and set up the nativity.  He got busy sorting lights, and I brought down all of the pieces to the outside nativity.  I went outside and helped him with the lights, and after that we set up the Nativity.  Nice to have that done.  We ate chicken casserole, then afterward Bill helped me decorate the family room.  We read our Bibles then relaxed.  

 

Sunday, 12/8/24, went to prayer, than church, than to our CMA Christmas party, Vikki stopped over and surprised me with the cutest snowman she made

Bill going over some things at the party our Area Reps need to know

Crissy, Dave, Al, me, Mel and Betty

Watching Dave unwrap his gift.  At the end of the summer he was diagnosed with stage four cancer all through his body.  He and his wife are the prayer leads for Michigan.  He is a miracle!

 

Really cute snowman Vikki made for me and brought over tonight.  She is so very talented and so generous.  Thank you Vikki!  I love it!

 

I got up at 6 and got the noodles cooked and made chicken noodle casserole for the party.  I also made banana cream pudding dessert.  Kenzie called me and I talked to her for a while.  We got ready and went to prayer in the morning.  Then we went into the service.  Our usual seats were taken, so I was looking for where else we should set, and Hailey came over to me and sat with me.  I didn’t recognize her with her glasses on when she was seated waiting for me.  She had texted me, but I didn’t see her text.  I sure was happy to see her.  The worship was awesome today and Pastor’s message was super good.  After church we prayed for some couples, then we left to go home and get our food to take to the party.  I talked to Stacie on our way to the party.  She is always so sweet.  Bill and I had a great time at the party and lots of good food.  Then we did the gift exchange where you can steal another person’s gift if you want to.  Bill came home with the gift he took.  He did that last year too.  I guess he likes what he buys.  I got a nice picnic table cover with elastic straps to hold it in place.  Julie picked that out.  I always comment on how nice hers looks when we are camping.  We all cleaned everything up afterwards, then put stuff in our jeep and left.  

We came home and read our Bibles.  Vikki called and came over after she dropped the kids off at youth group.  She surprised me and made that cute snowman in the picture.  What a great surprise from my talented sweet daughter.  She had to leave right away, so we finished reading our Bibles after that.  Then we relaxed in our recliners.  It was a nice 40 degree day and there was lots of sunshine

Saturday, 12/7/24, Celebrated Rehvyn’s first birthday, Happy 1st Birthday to our Sweet Rehvyn!!!! We went to Living Nativity

Kenzie helping Rehvyn blow his candle out

He loved his cake, especially the frosting

Papa with him

Travis, Rehvyn and Kenzie

Nana and her sweet boy

Grammy with Rehvyn

Evan and Rehvyn

Kenzie helping Rehvyn open his presents

Abi, Jacob and Rehvyn

Adam, Rehvyn, and Hope

Peyton and Rehvyn

Fireworks in the distance

18 of us waiting to go into the church

Hailey and Peyton singing while looking at themselves on Hailey’s phone.  They were so cute.

With our Shepherd listening to other shepherds by their fire

Rehvyn so cute with his present before he opened it

 Cookies and drinks afterwards

Our yearly picture always taken by the star

 I got up and put chicken in the crockpot that will be used in the noodle casserole we are taking tomorrow.  I went to Walmart and got a candle to go with the candle warmer I got as a gift to take tomorrow to the CMA Christmas party.  I looked for something for Bill’s guy gift and called him.  He told me he was coming there to find something.  I left and came home and made the pudding for banana cream dessert we are taking tomorrow to the party.

We went to Vikki’s at 12:45, so we would be there in time to give Vikki some frosting I had so she could frost the cake she made.  She made a yellow cake and Kenzie made banana cake.  Everyone came at 1 p.m. and Travis picked up lots of pizzas and ice cream.  When he got back we all celebrated Rehvyn’s birthday...his actual birthday is on the 11th.  He was just so cute holding his hands out to go to everybody, smiling so much, eating his cake, and opening his presents.  What a precious gift from the Lord.  We all had fun hanging out together.  Bill and I left and came home so I could turn the chicken off and let it cool down before we left for the living nativity.  We saw fireworks on our way to the Living Nativity.  We went in the room to wait and saved spots for Hailey and Jack who got there about 10 minutes after us. We all went into the church and sang songs, listened to musicians and singers, and heard the story of the birth of Jesus.  They dim the lights during it and always have a big angel show on the ceiling and tell part of the story.   We sang songs after that and then our shepherd came to the door and we, his family, followed him to Bethlehem. They had the marketplace and had a camel there.  We warmed by the fire of some shepherds a couple of times and they continued on with their part of the story.  Then as we got to the Inn, our shepherd knocked but there was no room at the Inn.  He told us we could try the stable he sent a young couple to earlier.  Then we saw the star and lots of people were excitedly telling us that a baby was born.  We turned the corner and there was Mary, Joseph and the baby along with, a miniature horse and a donkey.  It was 40 degrees out, but the wind picked up so it was cold where the wind was hitting us.   We ended up at a cross where we remembered what Jesus did for us at the cross.  Then we went in and had cookies and drinks.  

We stopped at Vikki’ s on our way home and she gave us some cake.  Then we stopped at Melissa’s to drop some ornaments off that I am giving Hailey.  Melissa came out to look at the Jeep and then Hailey came out.  We all went for a ride.  I let Melissa sit up front so she could try the heated seats out.  I read my Bible when I got home.