Friday, 3/14/25, SpaceX launch to rescue 2 astronauts stuck in space since June 6! Praying for God’s good success! Thankful for the wisdom and skill He gives people! Kimmy and Vikki came over, Jacob came over, Melissa came over, Jared and Eli came over, Eli has to have an ultrasound on his kidneys today. Lots of visitors kept coming , So much fun! Emmy the black Goldendoodle came with Vikki...she’s so cute and reminds us all of Wyatt

Papa and Jacob 

Working on setting up the new treadmill

Eli at his Ultrasound

Jacob warming up to Emmy the Goldendoodle.....she doesn’t like men for some reason

Isaac and Evan on this 73 degree day!

Peyton....so nice to be able to wear short sleeves

Happy to see Jack on this beautiful day too

We all loved Emmy!  Such a sweet dog!

My treadmill (I will have to take a picture of it in the house tomorrow).  It folds up small as the picture shows. 

Vikki took this cute picture of Kit Kat outside

Bill and I went to Old Town for coney dogs, fries and root beers...So good

Eli at his Ultrasound.  Kimmy sent me the picture.

I got up early, got ready and went to the lab to have my bloodwork done.  I was there by 6:45 and one person was leaving, and I was the only one in the waiting room then.  I got called back right away and the girl did a great job and I didn’t even feel it.  Yay!  It was still dark out and the moon was out when I headed home.

I relaxed on my recliner and went back to sleep until, Kimmy got here.  Vikki came right after.  I made Starbucks coffee and we had coffee and muffins that I picked up from Sam’s.

We were happy to meet Emmy, the dog Vikki is watching.  She is beautiful and such a nice dog.  It sure made us think of Wyatt and the great dog he was.  It was good for us all to have a dog who reminded us so much of our Wyatt.  

Jacob got here and I got my big hug.  It’s so nice having him home so he can come visit.  I love spring break for college kids.  Hailey is still on her trip.   Bill and Jacob decided to go look at a treadmill for upstairs for me for my birthday.  The one we had gotten didn’t have hand grips.  Kimmy tried ours and wanted it, so Bill texted  the guy who was coming to look at it today and told him it was gone.  Jared sent Apple Pay for my birthday gift (the treadmill) and for what Kimmy paid for the treadmill.  Bill and Jacob set up the new treadmill, but couldn’t get it to work.  They ended up taking it apart and going back to the store and getting a different one.  They came home and put it together while we girls (Melissa came over too) visited out on the deck in the 73 degree weather.  We came in and tried it when they said it was ready.  It worked right as soon as they got it set up.  It is so nice and easy and also folds up small. We all really liked it.  Happy Early Birthday to me! (and Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, and Happy Early to Bill) lol.  Thank you Bill, Kimmy, Vikki, Melissa and families!  Kimmy sent me a picture of hers and it looks really nice where they put it.  Now Kimmy, Vikki and I have them upstairs and handy....we can go girls go.

    

Sweetie Rehvyn today...Kenzie sent these and she faceTimed Vikki & us

Kimmy’s treadmill. It also folds up flat and goes against the wall

We sat outside for quite a while and  had Mac and cheese for lunch.  Jared and Eli came over too because Eli had to go for an ultra sound of his kidneys at 4.  Jared and Kimmy walked Emmy outside and Jared got her to like him.  Everybody left, then I went over to Melissa’s because Vikki went there and I called to see if she was home.  She wasn’t.  I stayed there until I thought Bill was done meeting with a person who called the church, Mick, and Paster Dan.  I left when I figured they would be about done and waited in the parking lot of Tim Horton’s where they were.  Bill brought him over to the car so I could meet him.  They had a great talk about the Lord and he and his family are going to come to church Sunday.  

I left my car at Bringer Inn and rode with Bill to Old Town Drive In.  It was delicious.  Bill headed home and I was a ways behind him and planned to stop and get ingredients for Lemon Meringue Pie.  I called Vikki and she said SpaceX was going up in 10 minutes.  I stopped at her house since I was only a couple of blocks away, and watched it go up.  So thankful the two astronauts are going to be rescued.  It was so amazing to watch it.  I stopped at Meijer and got what I needed, then came home.  Beautiful weather and beautiful family day!

 

3/13/25, raked the other part of the yard with Bill, FaceTimed with Kenzie and Rehvyn, Sat on the swing on the deck, went to Sam’s Club, started fasting for blood test tomorrow, Marie called for prayer

Kenzie sent me these cute pictures of Rehvyn

Such a cute sweet boy

He reminds Kenzie of Papa in this one.  Me too!

Bill raking his section....He blends in with the tree lol

Kit Kat very happy to be on the swing again.  Of course she had to lay on my sweatshirt.  I took it away as soon as I saw her.  Glad she doesn’t shed.  There was no cat hair on it.

Our piles we picked up....we kept the fire going

We read our Bibles first thing, then checked for additional people added to our church prayer list to see if there were any more prayer needs.  We like to pray right away so we don’t forget.  

We FaceTimed with Kenzie and Rehvyn.  He is smiley and on the go.  But we can usually get him to wave.  He is one adorable boy for sure.  Kenzie sent me some pictures she took of him outside, so I put them on my blog.

I texted my doctor and she said I could get my blood test done early and do them both at the same time.  Yay!   I plan on going at 6:30 tomorrow morning, so I can be back home for when the girls come over.

Bill took Max to eat and then to college.  I got the wagon out of the small shed, got the rake and started raking the other side of the yard.  Bill got home shortly after I started and helped me.  Then he raked them into piles and we raked the piles onto a small tarp and hauled them to the fire.  We had about 7 piles.  I took a rest while he raked them into the piles.  I sat on the swing with Kit Kat.  It felt so good to be sitting out there again.  

He had to leave to go pick up Max, so I rested in my recliner.  Marie called after her doctor appointment and was in lots of pain.  Her shoulder bone had moved because she didn’t have her sling in the right position...bummer....she may have to have a cast now, but we are praying she doesn’t.  She also was in severe pain where she had her incision for back surgery a couple of years ago and said it feels weak in that area.  I sure. prayed for her right away.  She doesn’t want to have to go into ER tonight.  She said praise the Lord but in a weak voice, but was still standing firm in her faith.  I am praying for Roy for strength to help her.  They are such a sweet couple.

Bill and I ate spaghetti for dinner, then went to Sam’s Club.  I started fasting at 6:30 for my blood test.  I am going to go to bed early tonight, so I can get up good in the morning.  Thankful the place I go for my blood test is only 10 minutes away.  

I talked with Melissa in the evening and texted with Maddy.  So thankful for loving people in my life.  I am so blessed by God.  

 

 

Wed. 3/12/25, Seen 1st Robin in our yard, went for yearly skin check, Bill raked some of the yard, Bill took Max to school and picked him up when he was done, Kit Kat caught a vole...good kitty,

First Robin I’ve seen in our yard this year.  Another one was with it, but flew before I took the picture.  Bill raked and picked up sticks today...he has quite a large burn pile.  

Yay! Daffodils are coming up

Lenten Rose is coming too

Kit Kat caught a vole!  She brought it to our front door to show us what a good kitty she is.  I gave her a yummy treat!

Picture from 10 years ago that came up in my memories.  I was reading my Bible and this cute squirrel we called Pete came up and ate by it.  Joel who had a traumatic brain injury from an accident still remembers this squirrels name.  He didn’t remember going para sailing the evening after going, but still to this day he always remembers the squirrels name if we ask him.  That really makes this a very special memory!!!

We each drank a protein drink, then read our Bibles.  I went to Meijer to get nail polish remover as I was all out and my nail polish was half worn off.  I had to go for my yearly skin check, so wanted to not have any polish on.  Bill started raking while I got ready to go to my appointment.  He was still raking when I left. 

While I was waiting to be called back for my appointment, a sweet lady who had shown one of the office girls a funny squirrel video, came way across the room and sat by me and wanted to show it to me too.  She wanted to bring laughter to people.  It was a funny one so she was happy when I laughed.  Then I showed her the pictures of the squirrel that came up in my memories and she thought they were so cute.  I told her he was reading my Bible and just then they called me back for my appointment.  

I prayed the doctor would have wisdom lots before I went.  I wanted to ask him about the medicine Nancy from church got put on that helped her so much.  When he and his nurse came in, I asked him about it and he said right before they came in the room they were talking about that medicine and how it would be a good one for me to try.  I have to get bloodwork done first.  He said his patients on it do great and don’t have side effects and it’s a pretty safe one.  Then when they left and the nurse came back I was going to ask her how expensive it was because Nancy said it was super expensive.  The nurse came in and without me asking said not to be concerned with the cost because there are lots of assistance programs plus they get some free samples so I wouldn’t have to pay much if anything.  I didn’t even have to ask her about the price of it PTL!!!

I came home after my appointment and Bill was resting in his recliner.  I needed that rest after all of his outdoor work today.  He had twenty minutes before he had to go take Max to college.  He was picking Max up something to eat before his class started too.  While he was gone, I made spaghetti.  I cooked some mushrooms and onions to put in mine.  I called Sue to see if she wanted me to drop some off to her and she said yes.  Bill got home just before I had to leave to go to Sue’s.  I also returned my $10 bill from Sue and Kimmy’s $10 bill she sent in the mail for Kimmy.  She knows now that we are happy to make rolls or take food to her without getting paid something.  It was nice seeing her and visiting for a little while.

Gayla texted me and asked if I wanted to go with her to Girls of Grace dance on Saturday.  I’ve gone a few times before and really love seeing this.  The worship music is always beautiful and the dancer’s do an amazing job.  It’s very uplifting to go to.  I am looking forward to going again.  I called Sue to check to see if she wanted to go. She did so I let Gayla know.  Then Sue said she’d better look at her calendar because she thought she had something going on on Sat.  She had an appt. to get her taxes done, so she can’t go now.  I let Gayla know.  Then I checked with Melissa to see if she could go, but she has to pick her boys up, so isn’t able to go either.

Kenzie FaceTimed me today so I got to see my cute lovable great grandson.  I love our FaceTime visits.  Papa got in on it too.  He loves seeing them too.  I talked with Vikki and Melissa for a while, and got some beautiful pictures of Hailey on her Unite Christian group trip today.   These are the pictures.  I know how happy Hailey was to climb this mountain and see the beautiful view.  I’m thankful she gets to go on these trips with close friends.  She is an amazing girl who loves Jesus so much and has so many talents. 

I can just imagine her expression when she saw this.  She loves sunsets and loves mountains.  This is an amazing combination.

 

 

Tuesday, 3/11/24, Saw lots of turkeys in the yard, met Maddy at Biggby, went to Warmbier Farms, moved tables on deck, hung swings, went to prayer

Fun watching all of these turkeys in our yard this morning.

That’s the Tom I’m picking out for dinner!!!!

Mason when we laid him on the floor this morning at Biggby...He is such aa good baby.  He turned 9 months yesterday

Brielle with her Magic Milk I got for her mom to take home to her

So funny! When I went to put my leftover tomato soup in this red mug today, I noticed something inside.  It was a $10 bill, a note from Sue and a bookmark.  I got a good laugh because at least 2 months ago or more, I sent chili to Sue in the mug with rolls to go with it..  She really liked the cute mug.  When she sent it back, I put it in the cupboard.  I didn’t realize she had put those things in it.  I called her right away and told her she is getting the money back.  Kimmy has $10 Sue sent her with a sweet note.  She is having me give her $10 back too.  We don’t want money for making rolls for her!  She’s like family!

I was going to get up with Bill at 7:30, but didn’t sleep well last night, so set my alarm for 8:30, at least I thought I did.  I got up and put Kit Kats food out right away, then looked out the sliding glass door and saw lots of turkeys.  I took lots of pictures and kept watching them.  Then I looked at the clock and it said 9:25am.  I was supposed to meet Maddy at Biggby at 10 a.m.  I sure rushed around getting ready as fast as I could.  I left at 9:45 and made it there with one minute to spare.  I even beat Maddy by 2 minutes.  She brought Mason with her today.  I was so happy to see him.  He is a sweet smiley baby.  We took turns holding him and giving him toys to play with.  We drank our coffee and ate our bagel breakfast sandwiches.  We had a nice visit.  I was cleaning up our table and taking the napkins to the trash when a kid next to our table started talking to me.  He was 22 and shared how he was homeless and in a shelter.  He had gotten a job at a pizza place, so had saved up enough money to get an Electric Bike.  He showed me a picture.  I asked him if he knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior and he said yes.  He said he had been in jail 4 times and read the Bible while in there.  I asked him if I could pray for anything for him, and he said yes, he wanted to change and have a new beginning.  I prayed with him, then talked for a few more minutes, and encouraged him to read the Bible everyday.  I love God moments.  I prayed for him through out the day.  Maddy and I left there, and I decided to go to Warmbier Farms to find a gift for my BFF because she is coming here next week and I want to give her a remembrance of her dad who just passed away.  They have so many cool things there.  I found a couple of things.

When I got home, Bill and I moved things on the deck where they go.  With nice weather coming I want to be able to sit out there again.  It didn’t take us long,  I showered and got ready to go to prayer.  I boiled some water and Bill made his Mrs. Grass chicken noodle soup and made dumplings.  I headed to prayer.  It was awesome again tonight.  We worshipped and then prayed over Tina and Chris who go to our church for healing of cancer in the Name of Jesus!  Then we all worshipped again,  and prayed more.  We visited for a while, then came home.  

Kimmy and Vikki stopped over to use the bathroom and visit for a few minutes, after they were done at Vikki’s appreciation dinner for work.  They were sure fun telling about it and getting lots of good laughs.  They left so Vikki could take Kimmy to where she left her van.  

I read my Bible after they left. Below are pictures from Hailey’s trip to Gatlinburg, TN with Unite, her Christian college group.

Monday, 3/10/25, Went to Menards, went to Walmart, went to Meijer, went to Kimmy’s to take Eli’s present, tried Bill’s new recipe out, Watched Kendall Gray’s You Tube on trapping raccoons

Adam...he sent me a text saying Yay when I told him we were on our way.  He’s so sweet!

Eli with his birthday gift.and Jacob

Adam, Jacob and Eli...Papa and I behind them pretty much hidden lol

Jacob, Adam, me, Bill and Eli

Bill was showing me how you flip it...using the lid....whoops it didn’t work so well

Bill and I made this with a recipe he saw and remembered.  He loved it!  I thought it was OK, but I wouldn’t make it for myself.  

Beautiful sunset

I slept all night again and didn’t have to take any Benadryl during the night.  Yay!  Got up at 8:30 and it was already 36 degrees out and sunny.   I drank my coffee and we both read our Bibles.  After that I went outside and filled all of the bird feeders.  It was 54 degrees and still sunny.  I am really enjoying the nice weather.   I went out to the shed and got the small blower and blew off the deck.  There were lots of leaves that had blown on it with all the wind we’ve been having.  

Bill asked me if I wanted to go to Menards so we went there and I was able to get A Baffle to go over my flat bird feeder to keep pesky squirrels off from it.  I put it on as soon as I got home.  We picked up the bumper to the Jeep at home, then went and took it to DJ.  He’s going to get some rust off from it by sand blasting it, then when it’s ready he will put it on for Bill.  After that, we went to Meijer to pick up oats and pecans so we could make a banana pancake recipe Bill had memorized. Then we went back home.  I called Kimmy to see if we could drop off Eli’s birthday present that was delivered to our house after his birthday.  We headed there about a half hour later. It was so nice seeing them all because Jacob was home on spring break.  It was fun seeing Kimmy’s plants and how much they have grown.  Her pots she made are so cute.  We got pictures with the boys, then headed home.  Bill and I made his recipe, 2 bananas smashed, 1 banana cut up, 2 tablespoons of oats, and 2 eggs.  He mixed everything together, than I sprayed the pan and put the cut up bananas on the bottom.  After that, Bill dumped the mixture over the bananas.  After the bottom was cooked, I watched him put the lid on the pan and flip it.  It didn’t quite go as he planned, and lots splattered out and on the stove.  We ate it.  Bill really liked it so I gave him half of mine because I had way too much.  

We watched Kendall Gray on you tube because Eli said he liked watching him.  We watched him set traps like we got Eli.  Then we watched a movie after that.