I was able to get caught up with a lot of things today which was good. Laundry, cleaning, errands, sewing.
Since my day was basically quiet I will just catch you up on our ‘patients’.
Kathy has a surgery date of November 25th. She explained the procedure and the recovery to me and seems to have a good grip and a great attitude. Continue to pray for her as she moves forward.
Nate, on the other hand, has another delay. It’s likely that he will have to have surgery as well, and he has an appointment on Wednesday. He has been making a lot of changes in his lifestyle and diet to help get back on a healthier track, but will still have to have some assistance. Again, please pray for him and the family as we all move through this tense time together.
I appreciate all of you and your prayers and support. I will give updates as I get them.
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 28th is:
Wild Foods Day; National Chocolate Day; Plush Animal Lovers Day; National First Responders Day.
I’ll stick with chocolate, although I really like my stuffed Snoopys! God bless…
After a whirlwind week today has been just slow and steady! It’s sunny, and warmer than yesterday, so I did a few things outside after church.
Sunday school was continuing about Samson. Some things to think about: We are our own worst enemy. We need a Savior, and it’s not Samson! It’s never to late to call out to God. Be on God’s plan for your life – he never leaves you.
Todd’s message was BOLD Obedience. 3 things: 1) Obedience sets off opposition – don’t be surprised. 2) God shows up and shows off! 3) Obedience always requires faith. Obeying God’s Word is a safe place to start. We can’t see the future – we don’t see past the glow of the lantern’s light. JUST DO IT! Be more willing to serve, with Joy and patience (That’s a hard one for me – the patience!). We should be saying “We cannot help but share what we have seen and heard.”
After church the ‘Steiners’ asked me (a Steiner!) to join them for lunch at Texas Road House. I don’t think I’ve been there for a dozen years. I had a salad and a burger. I brought half the burger home. It was thick and big and cooked just right so I’ll be excited to have the rest of it for supper later. We had a nice time – it was my cousin Mark, my cousin Deb and her husband Jim, their son Michael and his wife Talya. It was a very nice time getting together!
I left there and stopped for a few groceries. Once I changed clothes and put groceries away at home, I went outside. I put a few things in the shed for storage, then scrubbed the two trash cans. I also cut back the rose bushes on the upper side of the house. They don’t bloom much anyway so if they don’t come back I won’t be losing much.
Clean trash cans.
Rose bushes
Next – I swept the floors downstairs and re-wrote my list. Not sure how much I will get done this evening but I don’t have to work tomorrow. And speaking of tomorrow – please remember both Nathan (he’s having a procedure done early morning) and Kathy (she has an appointment with her surgeon) in your prayers. Both of these events could have multiple outcomes – so all and every prayer is appreciated. Thank you.
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 27th is:
Cranky Co-Workers Day; National American Beer Day; National Black Cat Day; National Mentoring Day; Navy Day; National Civics Day.
My co-workers are not cranky — but sometimes I am! It’s a noble thing to be a mentor, and to be mentored. God bless….
First of all – today would have been Bud’s birthday. I think of him often, and how much I learned from him, and how he was such a great man in the community and our business. I’m glad to have known and worked with him.
Bud would say – ‘Two months until Christmas Day!’
So, catching up – just a short review. Autmn and Cameron got here late Wednesday evening. We let Cameron play for a small bit, then he got a bath and went to bed. I was surprised that he went willingly and didn’t fuss. By then Autmn and I were both ready for bed too! I worked a little on Thursday morning. Autmn had plans so they were out for a while. Chrissy came over and spent the afternoon and the girls got ready here for their concert. They went to see Sabrina Carpenter and were very excited.
Cameron was so happy he just had to clap!
He loves to color.
He wrapped himself like a cocoon in the blanket and just plopped on the pillow.
They came back here and spent the night together. But before they went to bed, they told me about the concert and then made fried potatoes! At 1am! I guess concerts make you hungry. They sent me photos.
My girls… they had Sabrina Carpenter hoodies!
Autmn and Chrissy – happy!
Sabrina
Sabrina
Sabrina
Autmn
Christina
Good morning Duckies!
So Cameron and I had a fun afternoon and evening, and for the most part he was very good and fun. I gave him a bath, minus the hair wash. We played with his barn, and the littlest petshop (that was Chrissy’s) and read books. We went upstairs about 10pm for bed, and sat on the chair for about 20 minutes and sang songs. His favorite was ‘Up on the Housetop.’ He clapped when I was done singing! He just cuddled up with me and looked around the room. I asked him if he liked my house, and he said, ‘Oh, Yes!’ It was very fun.
Tractor and cart with piggy.
Supper while watching Miss Rachel
We sent Mommie a selfie.
Bath time.
Cameron’s duck pond.
Bath time….
I left at 9am Friday morning to meet Kelly in Washington to do some shopping. Autmn and Cameron were up but Chrissy was still asleep. It was mostly an ‘idea’ excursion. I did come up with a few good ones for gifts. Kelly and I laughed a lot. It was so crowded – people and cars and traffic everywhere. You’d think they were giving things away. Oh, wait. Walmart was having a grand ‘re-opening’ so they were! We had lunch at Chick Fil-A, then before we split to go home, we went back to Chick Fil-A and got warm chocolate chunk cookies for dessert. It was a good day even though we found almost nothing we were looking for. We said no one was catering to our needs! We have another shopping date already on the calendar – and this one will be on my turf.
Yum!
This morning I made a list (almost 2 cards long!) of things I hoped to get done (or at least start on). Autmn called and said she and Cameron had just left a kids’ Halloween party local here, and was having dinner at her dad’s later. Could she put Cameron down for a nap here. I guess I’m the only one who has a Pack n Play. So they got here about noon. Cameron played with his barn and watched Bluey – I made them lunch, then they both took a nap. I did get the ironing done while they were sleeping, but didn’t try to do anything else. Cameron and I played for a while before they left – he does love his barn! He decorated his very first pumpkin at the party this morning and was very excited and proud of it. They left and went to Nate’s about 5:30pm.
Fish, French fries and apple sauce — and Bluey socks!
Pumpkin!
Good job, Cameron!
Once they left, I took all the toys and games out of the closet and rearranged everything. I put the ‘big kid’ puzzles and games on a high shelf (little pieces!) and moved some of the items that he can’t have. The ones he can play with are easier to access. And a bonus: I found all three items that had gotten lost in the past two weeks. They were well hidden!
Much better.
So that’s it for now. Tomorrow IS another day, and hopefully I can pick up the list again and cautiously start checking things off! Have a lovely Sunday!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 26th is:
National Fried Chicken Steak Day; National Financial Crime Fighter Day; National Mother-in-Law Day; National Mule Day; National Mincemeat Day; National Pumpkin Day; National Day of the Deployed; Accession Day; Visit a Cemetery Day; Worldwide Howl at the Moon Day.
I haven’t howled at the moon in…. forever. I don’t have a mother in law but I am one. No mules, either. Pumpkin day makes sense. I will wave to ‘mom and dad’ when the pass the cemetery tomorrow on the way to church. Have a lovely Sunday. God bless…
I’m just jumping on here to say I’m not posting tonight! Autmn and Cameron and Chrissy have been in and out all day, but they should be dropping Cameron off any minute. The girls are going to the concert and I’m on Cameron duty! So I’ll catch up tomorrow if I can! Right now the plan is that I leave here at 9am, meet Kelly in Washington, and we go shopping all day. So don’t panic if you don’t hear anything.
Sending hugs until later — God bless. w uu kmuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuresoiuhfshvggw gsftef7 c gz aa kk F(That was Cameron…)
Today was cleaning day – but I hit the floor running to keep up with everything. I had to go into work at 10:30 to help a friend/customer of the store with title work. He actually had everything he needed with him so that made it easy. I came home and finished upstairs, had soup for lunch, and then cleaned downstairs. In between there I talked to Gen almost an hour, and then got a call from Autmn.
Gen
Autmn and Cameron are coming in this evening as she is going to a concert with Chrissy tomorrow. They are staying here. So I got organized and made up the beds, and finished everything up.
Cameron and Mommy
At 4pm I went to Hanna’s Town – they were hosting an appreciation picnic for the volunteers. It was catered by Rizzo’s and it’s always good. We had a nice time chatting and eating and catching up.
It was a very nice event.
Starting to come in.
More people
Decorations and drinks
Pumpkin face
Out the window
Beautiful cake!
Tons of food!
Couldn’t even eat it all…
I was able to figure out what was going on with the desk lock. I took it apart and fixed it and got it to work correctly. So that was a plus. Now I will just wait until Autmn and Cameron get here and see what the next few days bring!
It works!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 23rd is:
National Horror Movie Day; National Boston Cream Pie Day; National Mole Day; National TV Talk Show Host Day; IPOD Day; Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day; National Crock Day; National Paralegal Day; National Slap Your Co-Worker Day.
I HATE horror movies (and books). I think Kelly likes to wear Crocks, and Autmn. I would NOT recommend slapping your co-worker! God bless…
My first chore this morning was to make Cinnamon Streusel Muffins for the Pinnacle guys. After my ‘rant’ yesterday (venting, actually and not against them!) I felt like I needed to thank them for listening. I had one for breakfast and took most of them down to the guys, still warm from the oven.
Tomorrow’s breakfast.
Ken agreed to look at my printer so I left it with him. About an hour and a half later he txt me that he had fixed it so I went down and picked it up. It was easier than I thought to reconnect it to the computer and I did a few test papers. Seems to print just fine. I tried a photo and it was fuzzy but I’ll try a different one to test. I snapped a few colorful trees on the way home.
Pink
Yellow
I picked up a new lock for my desk, but although I put it in just fine it really doesn’t lock the desk. Not sure what it’s supposed to accomplish but I did install it.
Lock with key
After I left Bortz’s Hardware I drove past ‘DAD’ and said hi!
For lunch I had the last of the chipped ham, then put the decal on the bench that Autmn left me for Cameron’s toys. He had several toy chests and she brought a small, gray one over here. I wiped it down and decided it was sort of plain. I got decals at the Dollar Tree and I like how it turned out!
I love the forest and the stars!
On Sunday I got an insulated mug from church. I tested it out on Sunday and ice stayed frozen for 14 hours. So that’s good! I had tea this morning and it stayed hot for a good while.
I went to my Chiropractor appointment, got a Frozen Coke at Burger King in Youngwood, and came home to finish up my day. I have Hallmark movies playing in the background and that’s how I’ll end my evening – eventually!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 22nd is:
National Tavern-Style Pizza Day; National Make a Dog’s Day; Medical Assistant’s Recognition Day; National Color Day; National Nut Day; International Caps Lock Day; Lung Health Day; Scar Appreciation Day; Smart is Cool Day.
Any pizza a good any day! Be nice to your dog tomorrow. Nut day? People, or food?? Caps Lock day! I love typewriters! Let’s celebrate being cool. God bless…
It’s been a while since I could just have a slow start to my morning. I read a chapter before I even got out of bed! I’m in the middle of a series, which I am enjoying. This book was hard to get through because there was an illness, but at this point there is healing and I’m feeling better about it – even a wedding!! Why do books affect me this way?
Kathy stopped over a little before lunch, and brought me some green/red peppers. I washed them and chopped them up, then froze them for future Stuffed Pepper Soup. I gave her back the booster seat that Cameron is done with, since she lent it in the first place.
After Kathy left I headed out to get a little shopping done, and stop at the bank. I picked up a prescription, grabbed some Diet Coke (a switch from Diet Pepsi), and two egg bagels. Then I went down to Pinnacle to finish the paperwork from Saturday. It’s so good to have Sir Regis back! We both had stories to share and catch up on the week.
The sky on the drive home.
After a quick sandwich, I started a load of laundry then went outside to cut the grass. I haven’t mowed for a long time since Trent has been mowing. I just felt like I needed some exercise, and it felt good. It was absolutely no problem and I got it done in good time. Probably the last cut of the year – unless the front yard needs a touch-up one more time.
The fire-pit grass is finally growing
Bottom yard
Mark stopped over to look at my printer but it was still not working. The error codes did not match the problem, and the options were not correct. So we disconnected everything, and I’m going to let Ken (my boss) look at it tomorrow. Otherwise, I guess I will be shopping for a new printer. This one is only 2 years old!
Printer 🙁 Bought January 2024
Mark also helped me take the lock tumbler out of the desk door so I could get one with a key. It would be helpful to be able to lock the computer with ‘little hands’ around!
Where the lock goes
Kathy and Paul are on their way (or possible already arrived) to Lancaster – they are taking Millie to see NOAH. I think she’ll love it! It was my favorite one!
I have JOURNEY BACK TO CHRISTMAS on Hallmark in the background…
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 21st is:
National Apple Day; Back to the Future Day; National Witch Hazel Day; National Pharmacy Technician Day; National Reptile Awareness Day; National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day; American Frog Day; Celebration of the Mind Day; Count your Buttons Day; National Pets for Veterans Day; National Share the Warmth Day.
The kids used to LOVE watching Back to the Future – I think that movie is a classic! I’m thankful that my Pharmacy is good at auto refills! Not a fan of frogs or reptiles. I don’t think I’ll take time to count my buttons… God bless!
Looking outside at the rain and dreary sky, I am really glad to be home and inside. It’s been a busy – but fun – couple of weeks but I have been on the go. So grateful for the fun, interesting, and helpful/kind things I have been privileged to be part of!
Good day despite the rain.
I’ll start with Sunday school – still in Judges and this week is about Samson’s predicted birth. He was chosen by God before he was even born – and he didn’t always make the right choices. Sound like anyone you know? But here are a few truths – Samson BEGAN what Jesus finishes – God can use us, ordinary people. God’s grace is upon us even when we don’t deserve it. We have to serve/love God even if we don’t understand.
I taught Wee Worship this morning – with Miss Sally and Chase as helpers. We had one little 4 year old girl, Madison, who was smart and cute and had very interesting things to say! She even passed on a snack to play with playdough! Our lesson was on the 7th day God rested – he gave us an important example. We reviewed all the days of creation and were making ‘creations’ out of the playdough. Madison made a green rock and a road. Chase made a blue rock and they rolled it around the table to each other. And Chase claims he doesn’t like little ones! He was having fun!
Madison’s rock inside the road.
Chase’s blue rock.
I made Chase Pierogis for lunch, did a few things outside while it was still sunny. I found a few bright red leaves in the yard – it was windy earlier, and I can’t see which tree they blew off of. At 2pm we packed up and drove to Washington to meet Kelly. Of course it rained the whole trip down and most of the way home. I think he enjoyed being here – but he doesn’t say much or request anything but food!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
Courtesy of Dolly Parton.
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 20th is:
National Day on Writing; National Chicken and Waffles Day; National Youth Confidence Day; National Clean your Virtual Desktop Day; National Brandied Fruits Day; Day of the Races; Information Overload Day; International Chef Day.
I’m in for the writing! If someone were to make me chicken and waffles I wouldn’t complain – maybe a chef. I feel that information overload is a real thing! God bless…
So let’s see. Several days have passed. Not sure I’ll remember to cover everything! Nate did come over on Tuesday evening for his birthday card, and for his tuna-nunna. He txt me later and said he ate the whole thing in 2 days! Glad I could make something that he doesn’t usually get to eat, and that he enjoyed it. We had a nice visit, and even nailed down our date for family Christmas this year.
Christmas 2022 — time goes so fast!!!
Wednesday morning we got everything ready for Autmn and Cameron to visit for the afternoon. Then Chrissy found out we were having cream of potato soup and she came up too! The girls and Chase usually spend some time together which is fun for all three of them. Kelly and I went over in the morning and got Cameron’s birthday present – a blue-tooth microphone. It has several settings and does lots of different sounds and connects to a phone or other music source. He had a ball with it! He even took it for a walk and was talking to the birds through the speaker.
Singing Old McDonald….
Look at these curls! They look like the ones Kelly used to have!!!
Even though there were 3 or 4 of us watching Cameron, he’s so busy and so fast we were all worn out by the end of the afternoon. He’s very funny and smart and did a great job entertaining us. Autmn had posted photos of him in his chef’s apron and hat. He was making ‘eggplant soup’ for her lunch! It usually takes me a day or two to find where he put things that he snuck off with!
Chef Cameron
So Thursday Chase talked us into letting him stay until Sunday. He needed a change of clothes, so we popped over to the store to handle that. Well, really, 8 stores. Finally we got what he needed but that was more than I expected! How can it take 8 different stores to find a suitable tee-shirt??? But he’s clean and happy so let’s just move forward.
Now I’m hungry for Cinnamon Rolls!
Friday morning early I headed to Hanna’s Town, as I had agreed to help with a school tour. Lara gave me a quick lesson on the Exhibit and scavenger hunt, and Joanna had written out a script and some examples. By the time I went through eight 20-minute sessions I had it down well. My two favorite displays were the children’s area – the little girl had a dotted swiss dress — we used to wear dotted swiss and thought it was wonderful.
Dotted Swiss….
The other display was the clothes made from Feed/Flour sacks. The different patters on the sacks, and making new clothes when the sacks were empty. What if your mom went to the mall, brought home a shopping bag, and decided to make you new clothes from the bag? Wow.
White night shirt, apron and dress from flour sacks.
I was doing title work for Nate and a friend, and when I tried to use my printer it kept sending me a notice that there was a paper jam. After they left I tried everything I could think of to unjam it. Finally txt Mark and asked him if he could stop this week and check on it for me. Hopefully he can find the problem. I had just printed out three pages for my church class an hour before so not sure what the problem is. Ugh.
Today is a perfect fall day – 75*, sunny, and comfortable. I may go outside after I post this – see if anything needs done. I got Chick Fil-A for Chase after Nate and Josh left, so he’s set until much later. And I’m ready with everything for my class tomorrow. I believe Chase is going to help me with crowd control!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
I’d love to be here!!
TOMORROW October 19th is:
National Kentucky Day; National Seafood Bisque Day; Evaluate Your Life Day; National New Friends Day; Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day; World Toy Camera Day.
Not sure how I would evaluate my life… It’s fun to make new friends, and I always appreciate the ones who take time to study and teach God to us! I loved teaching the littles! God bless…
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