7/27/18.....Went up to the hospital and spent time with Melissa. Bruce's mom and Hailey came up for a while while I was there. I got lunch downstairs and bought it up to eat when Melissa got her lunch. Melissa has a nurse who looks and talks just like Sara Ann. Bruce came up so I went to his house and picked up all the kid's stuff to load in the camper.

Two fawns Bill took a picture of in our back yard.

I didn't take any pictures today, but Bill did.  Went in the morning and visited Melissa in the hospital.  She has a nurse who looks and talks just like Sara Ann.  She is really cheerful and sweet so when the Nurse Coordinator asked for names of anyone Melissa thought was outstanding, Melissa told her about her and another nurse.  We didn't know her name, but described her and then came up with her name later and called the lady to let her know.  When I was getting on the elevator after getting lunch at the cafeteria, Bruce's mom and Hailey were getting on the elevator from the other side.  They came up and visited with Melissa for a while.  Melissa and I ate out lunch together.  Hailey and Debbie left and Bruce got there shortly after.  I left and went to pick up the kids suitcases and all the stuff they are taking to BayShore.  They all helped carry it out and put it in my car.  I put it all away in drawers and cupboards in the bunkhouse.  Melissa's MRI showed everything with the brain is ok.  They still have to check out her neck.  They increased her baclofin and doubled her Diamox.  She will go to the rehab tomorrow.  Melissa was walking for therapy and her IV came out and she was bleeding.  Greg (her nurse friend since she was a candy striper) was on the floor, saw it and came running, recognized her and started joking with her.  He came back to visit her later.  He helped her get through everything back when she was so sick for so long.  He would come to the rehab everyday to see her after work.  He has four kids now too.  They showed each other pictures of their kids.  Vikki brought the kids clothes and put them in the camper.  She had daily outfits in Ziploc bags for Peyton, Isaac and Evan.  Wow!  She worked hard to make it so easy for me.  She took Melissa yummy roast, carrots and potatoes to eat.  What a sweet girl she is.  Melissa was so happy.  Chrystal, Wes, Gayla,, Chuck and Sue all went up to visit Melissa to day too. Bill and I went and got gas to get our 60 cents off a gallon up to 35 gal.  I went to Kroger's while he filled his truck and then we went to Menard's and picked out stain for the bathroom doors.  Also got a paper towel holder for the camper which Bill hung on the pantry door for me.  I got the Faith Rider's Newsletter Out.  Put more groceries and stuff in the camper.

7/26/18...Melissa called and wanted me to come to see her, Bill came up and brought us donuts, Played Tonk and Melissa won again, Went to G's with Faith Riders

Gayla, Wes, Chuck, Don and Bill getting ready to pray before we ride to G's Pizzeria in Bay City

I got up and saw a text from Melissa asking me to come up this morning.  I got ready right away and went up to see her.  Bruce has to work today.  I ordered her breakfast and then went downstairs and got a spinach omelet and hashbrowns for me to eat with her.  She sat in the chair for a long time and we played another game of Tonk.  She beat me again!  The neurologist, Dr. Gill, came in to see Melissa.  She had to see a neurologist to be able to go to the rehab.  He was very nice and called Melissa's neurologist in Owosso to consult with her.  They are having an MRI done and doubling the dose of Diamox she is on.  Tonight she will have an MRI.  Bill came and brought us donuts.  Before he left, Melissa was going to order lunch.  He told her to order two chicken strips, but she said she couldn't do that with her spaghetti.  They know she doesn't eat that much.  She did order him some chicken noodle soup he asked for though, and two cookies.  Bill and I went downstairs and had lunch real quick and then he left and didn't even go back up to have the soup he wanted.  I ate it for him though. I stayed until around 3 when Melissa had therapy and was also going to get a breathing treatment.  The room was too crowded and I didn't want to wait in the hall that long.  Bruce was coming soon too, so I figured he would be there when they were done.  Met at Meijer's to ride to G's Pizzeria in Bay City.  There were six of us who went.  It was a nice ride and the food was great.  When we got home, Bill and I took the Clam down before it rains tonight.  While we were at G's I got a message from Melissa.  She had the MRI of her brain and neck at 7.  Praying for a good report and something that can be fixed easily to take care of the Clonis. I sure love that girl!

7/25/18...Went to the hospital Finished playing tonk with Melissa, Melissa had Lynn for therapy, Bruce's mom came to stay with the kids so I can get packed for our camping trip

Isaac and Peyton

Max, Hailey, Evan and Abby

Jack, Debbie (Bruce's mom), Evan, Hailey and Max

Went to the hospital to see Melissa. We finished our game and she beat me.  It took a long time for me to get to 100 though because I didn't get high points.  We had fun.  After I left the hospital, I stopped at Vikki's.  Poor girl, the kids spilled all of her beads today.  That had to be a mess.  

Peyton's room looks beautiful.  She changed it around.  Evan wanted to help Vikki move furniture.  Evan said “I can help you and Isaac, I’m super strong! One time I picked up a two person couch with 2 parents on it.” Vikki was cracking up!!!! She said “thank you but can u play with Peyton so she doesn’t see everything I throw away!” And he said “yep! Come on Peyton let’s go outside!” He knew he was helping me hahaha  Thought that was hilarious.  Melissa got a good laugh out of that one.  

Melissa had her therapist, Lynn, that she had for so long back when she was so sick.  She always was such a great therapist and helped Melissa so much.  Melissa has been trying to find out where she worked now but couldn't.  Lynn saw Melissa's name on the list and said I'm having her for my patient.  Melissa was so happy as Lynn is who she always wanted to have and now she gets her while she's in.  She told Melissa she really  needs to go to the rehab.  I went to drop off Max and Hailey's things at there house and went in and visited with Bruce's mom for a few minutes.  

7/24/18...Went to breakfast, Spent the day with Melissa at hospital, Bruce took Hailey for appt. at U of M, Vikki had Evan and they all came up to the hospital, Hailey and Max spent the night

Papa and Evan...Bill made him the sling ping ball shooter.   Evan left it at our house and kept asking for it.  He called me to see if I could bring it, but I was at the hospital.  Papa made him happy and took it to him.

Peyton, Isaac, Papa and Evan

Hailey, Evan, Isaac, me, and Peyton at the hospital visiting Melissa

Peyton, Evan, Melissa and Isaac

Evan and his mommy

Hailey at U of M being silly with Big Bird

Bill and I went to breakfast.  After breakfast, I went up to the hospital to stay with Melissa.  Bruce was taking Hailey to a U of M appt.  They came up to the hospital before they went to U of M.  Vikki, Evan, Peyton and Isaac came up too.  Vikki surprised Melissa and I and brought us each a delicious bowl of fruit.  YUM!  That was so sweet of her.  Vikki and the kids left and then after a while Bruce and Hailey left.  Melissa and I played tonk.  I wonder the first one and she was ahead the second game but got tired so we decided to finish it later.  They didn't give Melissa physical therapy so I asked the aid about it.  She said she would walk Melissa down the hall.  She was sweet and went out of her way to do this so Melissa wrote a Stargram out for her.  It is getting harder for Melissa to walk so she knows she needs to go to the Rehab now.  They always help her get better and walking again.  Boo Hoo, I am crying because she can't go to BayShore this year.  We get to take the kiddos though and Peyton and Isaac.  I sure will miss Melissa there.  I picked up Hailey and Max and brought them to my house to watch movies and spend the night.  They are so good and are being so responsible.  I am blessed.  Bruce said Hailey's appt. went good.  She is backed up and needs to be on medicine to clean her out.

7/23/18...Worked on loading camper, Hailey and I went to get groceries, then to Taco Bell, Took Hailey and Evan to meet Vikki and the kids at Haithco. Evan went home with Vikki and I Took Hailey home.

Vikki took all of these great pictures

Isaac

Evan

Peyton

Love this cute picture of Evan and Isaac kissing Peyton

Silly Pictures

Another cute picture of Peyton, Evan and Isaac

Hailey and I had fun going to Bed Bath and Beyond, Aldi's, and then Kroger's to shop.  She picked out some pretty good treats and yummy cereal.  Got stuff to take for camping trip to BayShore.  Hailey was a big help loading and unloading groceries.  After that we went to Haithco to hang out in our hammocks while Peyton, Isaac and Evan swam and played on the beach.  I didn't remember to take any pictures.  Vikki took Evan home with her and Hailey and I came back to my house.  She packed her stuff and I took her home as she has a dr. appointment at U of M tomorrow.  We anointed her with oil and prayed for her at breakfast this morning.  Believing for a good report.
She sure is a special sweetie.   I came home and packed the tent so if fit in the case.  Bill had to go to an Elder's meeting.  I patched the tiny holes in the carrying case to the clam.  Loaded refrigerator and freezer stuff in the camper.  I'm getting all of my stuff done so I will be able to help Melissa.  Put step covers on so Melissa won't hurt her knees when she crawls up them while we are camping.  Got lots done today.

7/22/18...Went to church, taught Sunday School, Went to Veterans Appreciation in Frankenmuth,Visited Melissa, Had Evan and Hailey spend the night

Went to church.  Taught Sunday School today, than after all the parents picked up their children, Jack and I left for Frankenmuth for the Veteran's appreciation.  We dropped Hailey off at her house to spend time with Abby (their doggie).  It was raining lightly while we were there.  This is always such a nice event that really honors the veterans like they deserve.  We ate first.  Debbie and Tom were cooking the hotdogs and doing a great job.  The kids had fun doing everything.  Jack and Isaac were pretty excited to shoot a BB gun.  Got home and Hailey and Evan watched The Parent Trap.  They are so fun and so easy to have stay.  Sure do love my family!

7/21/18...Went to Rock the Island, Kutless and Plum were there. Hailey and Jack went with us. Great time!

Rody, Isaac and Peyton

Isaac, Rody, Peyton and Vikki

                                                                  Matt, Wes and Bill

Rody and my beautiful Vikki...She made the day so special!

Isaac almost at the top WOW

Peyton climbing the rock wall

Jack getting ready to climb the rock wall

Jack climbing

Jack at the top...Yay!

Lupe, Matt, Barb, Elaine, Chuck, Lewis, Bill and Peyton
Vikki in the clam

Papa dancing with Peyton

Barb, Elaine, Chuck and Lewis

Isaac, Vikki, Rody and Matt in the Clam

Bill, Karen Coe and her son Dave, Elaine

Hailey and Jack

Jack and Hailey

Jack getting ready to shoot 

Jack in action...He loved this

Jack outside the Clam

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Hailey with the drummer of Plum

Isaac, Peyton, Bill, Vikki, Rody and Hailey

Dennis at Compassion International's booth

Ann...she was Melissa's friend in 2nd grade.  I was so happy to see her and find out she was a Christian and she goes to Old Town Church. Made my day!

Hailey playing GaGa Ball

Jack watching 

Mia and Hailey with Plum in the background singing

Plum signing Peyton's paper 

Plum and Hailey

Mia, Plum, Peyton, Hailey and Vikki. Plum was so nice and sweet

Plum and Me

Evan

Peyton

Peyton and Isaac

Kutless playing

Lead singer of Kutless

Hailey listening to Kutless

Hailey and drummer from Kutless

Isaac, Drummer from Kutless, and Peyton

Hailey at Coco Loco's for dinner after Rock the Island

Me and Hailey at the restaurant.

Vikki and Hailey with their friends at the restaurant

Vikki with her amigo

Hailey and her Amigo

Hailey being silly by the trumpet

Hailey and Jack spent the night because Melissa was admitted to a hospital room and out of the observation room.  We are thanking God that she is getting the treatment and help she needs, so she can get better and not weaker.  She has got great doctors.  Bill took Jack to the Marine Corp. Breakfast with him at I Hop.  Hailey and I got to Rock the Island at 10:30.  We parked on the island, but had to park far away.  We made 3 trips hauling the cooler, chairs, storage containers with   stuff for our booth.  We had to go by a lady 3 times and she always commented on all we were carrying and how many trips.  Hailey was a great help.  Bill got there shortly after with the canopy. Elaine and Luis were already there.  We set the canopy and table up.  Walked around with Jack and watched him climb the wall and do archery.  Vikki and said we should have the Clam and that she would bring it to us.  So sweet of her. She went and got it out of our fifth wheel and brought it.  We just got it set up and got inside and the downpour came.  We sure were thankful to have a place to keep dry.  It didn't rain for long and was cloudy but nice most of the day. A few sprinkles now and then but not bad.  We had so many opportunities to pray with people it was amazing. We were so blessed and happy.  Met a nice kid who was a twin and goes to Hopevale.  He was very interested in our group for he and his friends to have Christians to ride motorcycles with.  He is planning on coming to our meeting.   Vikki, Rody, Peyton, Isaac, Hailey,  and I walked around and got lunch.  Picked up something for Jack and then he came too.  We sat in the clam and visited, walked around and then when Plum was singing, we went up by the stage.  Hailey and Mia were in the front row all the time and got hi fives from the groups.  They were having so much fun.  A girl from church was supposed to meet her friends there, but they didn't show up.  She gave Vikki her passes to meet Plum.  She took Hailey and Mia with her and Plum was so nice.  She took pictures with each one of us.  Vikki took Isaac when she saw him with Rody, and Plum took another picture with him, even though she had started walking back already. Kutless started playing and a down pour came.  The weather station had down that it wouldn't rain until 10.  Wes told Vikki it was going to rain and boy was he right.  Bill and Jack left before it rained.  He took Jack to KFC and then to see Melissa.   Kutless was kind of loud, but when they started playing worshipful music they were amazing.  Mia got a drum stick from the drummer and Hailey, Peyton and Isaac got their picture taken with the drummer. We packed up everything and loaded it in my car.  Love going to Rock the Island.  
Hailey and I went to Coco Loco's for dinner on the way home.  We called Vikki and she met us there.  We had fun and the food was delicious.  Set the clam up to dry out when we got home and hung out the canopy top.