My Ducts Are Clean

Safety King came today and cleaned out my air ducts.  I now have a new furnace and very clean ducts.  We're good to go for many years.  It took about 4 hours and I'm thankful that Debbie was able to take Jess to her house after their breakfast out. 

Jon and I went out to lunch and some running around to a couple stores before Debbie had to leave.  I'm still trying to get my Christmas decorations done.  Not having them completed at this time of the year is very frustrating to me.  I want to be able to sit down and enjoy the decorations and have a few people over for the holidays.  I want to read books and watch DVD's.  I want to enjoy my Christmas. 

A Busy Day

Jessie needed the van today (Debbie had her truck) so Jon drove me to Bible Study.  Unfortunately, it was the last one in this book series.  It was a really great Bible Study and I look forward to our next one beginning the middle of January.  To complete our study we had a pot luck luncheon.  I'm glad, though, that I don't HAVE to do special reading during the holidays.

When I got home, Jon and I made a Salvation Army run and then I had computer work to do for a friend.  I left at 5:00 p.m. and went to Office Depot to get stuff printed, then I had just enough time to grab a quick sandwich before I went to my Down Syndrome Book Club.  Tonight was our last night, too, and we finished the book.  We won't do another one until next summer.  Again, I'm glad I don't HAVE this reading to do over the holidays. 

It's late and I still have paperwork to do so I can go to the bank in the morning. 

A Day Filled With Emotion

In 1978 I had a dream.  I have never forgotten this dream and never will.  I had almost the same one last night and woke this morning to such heartache that I have cried all day.  I can not share it with you as it is too raw and most of you will think I was nuts anyway.  I've cried today like I cried when Bill was first diagnosed.  I just couldn't stop crying.  The sobbing kind, or should I say the slobbery kind, as I used many kleenexes.

I managed to go to water aerobics by blocking my mind to everything except the class.  Debbie and Jessie went and spent time swimming while I was in class.  Unfortunately, our regular teacher was sick and we had a fill-in who just didn't know much about water aerobics.  It was almost a waste of my time.  Most of the women just ended up doing what they wanted to do. 

When I got home I was still very emotional, although I didn't want Jessie to know so I went upstairs to my bedroom.  I prayed.  I cried.  I took a nap.  I went to Stephen Ministry tonight and cried there, too, although for different reasons.  Two people who attend our church died unexpectedly.  One last night, one today.  A very-long-time member of the church's husband has been diagnosed with cancer in the lungs and brain.  This man (age 75) has almost never been to church and very anti-Christian.  Last night Pastor Garry talked with him and he said he wanted to go to Heaven to see his mom and dad.  He asked Jesus into his heart last night, and knows he will see them soon.  Please pray for this family, as they are going out of state for him to say good bye to his siblings in the next few days.  I think when he does get to Heaven and Bill sees him, since he's known him for years, Bill's jaw will drop in surprise.  I can almost see that reunion.  Thank you, Jesus!

There is so much heartache where ever you turn.  Every one has something that they are burdened with.  Let's remember one another in prayer for what ever we are dealing with.  God knows our burdens and has promised to "hold our hand" and walk us through our trials.  I, for one, am grateful for His presence in my life.  Praise His Holy Name!

Not Too Cold For Swingin'

But I'm sure it was for Debbie who sat in the swing watching Jessie several times today in her hammock swing.  At one point Jess put her gloves on then took them off.  She's making her tired noises, so I hope she goes to sleep early.  I could use a few extra minutes of quiet time tonight.

I put up a few more ornaments on the tree but I'm no where near being close to being done.  One ornament box is still completely full.  I might have put on 20 today.  Maybe tomorrow after water aerobics. 

Still Decorating

I'm not putting up alot of decorations this year but I just can't get in the mood.  I should have finished decorating a week before Thanksgiving, but I'm not.  I began going through the Christmas closet again after Jess and I went to Wendy's for our Girls Day Out lunch.  I know that my stair chair isn't meant to be a "pack mule", but as you can see from the picture, it sure came in handy!  It saved me many trips up and downstairs.

Jon and I went and purchased a grave blanket from my favorite florist (Mandel's Greenhouse) and took it to the cemetery.  That was hard for both of us. 

I remember asking Bill one night how he lived knowing he was dying.  He shrugged his shoulders and said, "One day at a time."  Life without Bill - well, I guess I could say the same thing: "One day at a time." 



Christmas Hymn Sing

This is Jon's weekend off so he went to first service at church and I went to the second.  Came home and had some homemade chicken soup, read a few pages in a book, took a quick nap and visited with Chris for about an hour.  Then Chris, Jon, Diane, Randie and I went to Mr. B's for dinner before we went to church for their annual Christmas Hymn Sing.  It was very nice.  I told Diane that I had never been to one, only Chris corrected me and said that she went with Bill and I last year.  I looked back at my Christmas Memories Book and sure enough, she was right.  So much for my memory.  Rachel came and stayed with Jessie and they both had a good time.  I am so glad that it has worked out for Jessie's best friend to be her aide.  Rachel's doing a good job. 

I Did Too Much - Again

I probably wouldn't have done so much if Jessie wasn't so willing and determined to help me all day.  First we had to put away all the Harvest decorations.  She sat on my bed and helped me pack the boxes.  Every year I try to give stuff away for each season, but this closet is still stuffed.

Next we had to begin emptying the Christmas closet which is in my bedroom.  My stair chair helped  in carting alot of stuff downstairs and at least we can go to bed tonight.  We just have to be careful where we walk!

Then, she wanted to help me in the kitchen - loading the dishwasher and putting other dishes away.  Next we went in to the laundry room/office and put a couple loads of wash in.  I'm not quite sure why she wanted to help so much, but it was nice and she seemed to enjoy herself. 

Jon had off and went to the show and saw "Red Dawn", which he said was awesome and he'll go back soon and see it again.  We had our "Thanksgiving Day Dinner" tonight with Jon.  He had a pheasant and Jess and I each had a Cornish Hen. That was fun. I had the Cornish Hen already on Jessie's plate before I called her to dinner and she jumped back and said, "Oh!" when she saw her plate.  That was just too funny. 

Life of Pi

For years when I worked, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving was the time I put up all the Christmas decorations.  Until one year Bill suggested I do it the week before and we could enjoy the 4-day weekend doing something.  So, that's what we've done for years.  We usually went out as a family and did stuff on Friday and Saturday - but NOT shopping, that's for sure!

However, this year most of the Harvest decorations are still in my bedroom waiting for their home in the closet for another year.  I do have 4 Christmas trees up, but only one is completed.  That's Jon's that is in the living room.  Jess keeps going by Harvest stuff downstairs and saying, "Halloween Done!" and putting the item in my chair basket to go upstairs.  I guess tomorrow's the day to put away the pumpkins and tackle the Christmas closet.  My bedroom will be a disaster for awhile.

Rachel, Jess and I went to Garden for breakfast, along with about 50 other people.  It was the busiest I have ever seen it, and there were only 2 waitresses!  I brought the girls home and then drove to Di and Randie's and we visited for awhile then left for the theatre and saw, "Life of Pi".  I highly recommend this movie.  I don't go very often to the show, but I would definitely go back and see this one all over again.  Maybe I'll go see it with Jon.  We watched it in 3D and it was awesome! 

I have to share this with you ... Jess had hiccups when I got home.  I don't know why, as she rarely has them.  Anyway, she kept saying peanut butter.  I just stared at her wondering why she would want peanut butter (I have a short memory), until she went in the utensil drawer, got out a spoon and handed it to me.  THEN I remembered !!!!  When Bill got hiccups because of the chemo, when he could swallow, peanut butter was the ONLY thing that stopped them.  So, Jess wanted a teaspoon of peanut butter to stop her hiccups!  She is just something else, that girl of mine!

Happy Thanksgiving

Well, it sure was a different Thanksgiving.  Jon had to work so it was just Jess and me.  I bought a 9# roasting chicken from WalMart's the other day and we had that along with some potatoes, stuffing and green beans.  Jess also had peppers, pickles and tomatoes.  I had pickled beets and black olives.  Pumpkin ice cream pie completed our meal. 

This morning when Jess got up these were her exact words:  "Turkey Day!  Turkey, big potatoes, green beans, bread, butter, pumpkin pie.  Turkey Day all done!  Santa comin'!  Ten presents!"   Oh, my, it is going to be a very long time til Christmas.  Jess watched the Macy's Parade and seemed to enjoy the big floats.

I never did get my Christmas tree decorated yet.  Jess keeps picking up Harvest decorations and telling me to put them away:  "Halloween Done!"  I'm usually all decorated for Christmas by now.  Oh, well, I'll get it done this week. 

I hope you-all had a very nice Thanksgiving.  We have MANY things to be thankful for, and I spent the day praising God for his blessings. 

Oh, by the way, in the picture above, Jessie is blowing everyone a KISS.  MMMMaw!

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

There are some things that, for tradition's sake, you absolutely MUST do, no matter what.  One of them is having Grandma Sutton's Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie for the holidays.  Late this afternoon before Rachel left for the day, Jess helped make the dessert.  It is her favorite, and she MUST have it, or it won't be Thanksgiving or Christmas!  She did a great job.

I had my water aerobics class this morning and Rachel and Jessie went along.  Rachel watched Jess while I exercised then we went to McDonald's for a very light lunch, since we had a very light breakfast.  There were very few women in the class today - just the right amount.  Last week it was packed, and it was hard not to slug someone!

Jon will be working tomorrow.  He asked for it off, but no go.  I hope he has Chrsitmas off.  Jess and I will be having a quiet day together. 

Made-To-Crave Day

Even though Debbie and her family are in California for the week, Chris K. and I decided to still have our Tuesday meeting.  Rather than here, we went out to breakfast!  What could be nicer than discussing a book on being successful in losing weight than eating out! 

Rachel was with Jess all day and they read for several hours plus did some art work.  Apples 2 Apples was a given for quite awhile, too. 

Jon and I went to WalMart in the afternoon.  I bought a big chicken to fix on Thursday for Jess and I since Jon will be working.  It will be a quiet day.

Visiting

Jess and I had a late start this morning which was ok with me.  After breakfast we got ready for the day and came downstairs.  I did a couple loads of wash, something I don't like to do on Sunday's, but I had no jeans to wear.  That would make it important. 

In the late afternoon Diane and Randie and Chris came and visited.  Di and Randie brought had made a squash pie and I really wasn't sure if I would even want to try it.  I do like squash, but pie?  Well, much to my surprise, it was delicious!

Girl's Day Out - For 6 Hours!

Yup, that's how long Jess and I were out today.  It began at the dentist for her 6-month check up.  No cavaties again, for which I am VERY grateful.  I saw an "old" friend that I havent' seen in about 12 years - her daughters she had with her I didn't even know she had!  It was nice catching up.  Next we had lunch at the Country Inn.  I had raisin bread french toast and it was delicious!  Jess had her usual. 

From there we went to:  Partridge Creek's Apple Store, Crocs store, Brookstone, Game Store, and the Dog Store.  Then we had a snack wrap at Wendy's for lunch before we went to Bed Bath and Beyond.  Dollar Store and Post Office finished the day, which just about did me in.  BUT, Jess had a great time.  Me, too.

Jess and I had a late start this morning which was ok with me.  After breakfast we got ready for the day and came downstairs.  I did a couple loads of wash, something I don't like to do on Sunday's, but I had no jeans to wear.  That would make it important. 

In the late afternoon Diane and Randie and Chris came and visited.  Di and Randie brought a squash pie they had made and I really wasn't sure if I would even want to try it.  I do like squash, but pie?  Well, much to my surprise, it was delicious!  It was fun visiting today.  And, it was such another beautiful day. 

A Better Day For Me

Jon worked and Rachel came to be with Jessie.  They had a great time together swinging outside in the hammock, playing apples to apples, and more.  My friend, Dorene, and I had a girlfriend day.  What do girlfriends to when they go out?  They go out to eat and shop, and that's what we did.  It was a very nice day.  Not to mention a beautiful weather day.  Perfect winter weather for me.

Jess and I went to church tonight, and I am thrilled that she did so well.  There was a crying baby and a fussy toddler, but she still did well.  This allows me to go to church each week, and I'm very happy about that.  Thank you, Jesus!

Jessie's Day Out

It began with her usual breakfast out at the Garden, then they came home for a little while before Debbie took Jess to the Gym to go in the pool.  Even though there were a few kids there, she did very well.  She also went outside swinging - something she's done every day this week, even when it was in the 30's. 

I did a little paperwork, went to the post office, Kohl's and Meijer's.  I feel like I did when Bill first passed away, and I don't like it.  My mind is gone on vacation.  I park the car and can't find it.  I wander aimlessly down store aisles and can't remember what I'm looking for.  I needed to get out of the house today by myself but as soon as I got into a store, I wanted to leave right away. 

Jon went to see the new movie, "Lincoln", which he said was very good.  He's doing so good on Weight Watchers.  He's lost over 20 pounds since he began less than 3 months ago.  He uses the WW app on his iPhone and keeps track of everything that goes in his mouth.  Way to go, Jon!  I'm proud of you!

Where Does Each Day Go?

Today began at Bible Study with a quick lunch out afterwards with Andrea and Caroline.  Debbie and Jess went to the grocery store, Jon went out to breakfast then a store, Jess had speech at 1:00 p.m.and Dorene came at 1:30 p.m. to help me with a few things around my house.  Jon and I took a quick trip to Home Depot, we had dinner then I helped him decorate his Christmas tree in the living room.  It's 9:02 p.m. and I still have to do payroll.  Oh,well.  Tomorrow is another day. 

Another Challenge For Jessie

I went to my water aerobics class this morning alone.  Last week Jess, Deb and I went but I figured that after yesterday, Jess needed to chill out a bit today.  And, I needed some alone time!  She was very tired and nodded off a couple times for Debbie. 

It was time to get my hair done and my appointment was at 1:00 p.m.  When I got home I did a load of wash then Jon and I took Jess to the eye doctor.  A new one since I'm not impressed with our current/past optometrist.  Anyway, it took us about 10 minutes to get her in the chair.  No eye dilation for sure!  She's not crazy about getting new glasses - she wants to keep her current pair.  The change in her prescription is enough that when the new ones arrive I'll have to hide the old ones. 

We met Chris for dinner in Romeo and that went well for a change.  The place was very busy, there were a couple kids there, but Jess did very well.  Thankfully, because I'm not sure I would have been able to handle a meltdown.  I'm right on the edge of one myself.

Jessie's No So Good Day

Or mine either, for that matter.  I overslept a half hour this morning which put us way behind for breakfast before a trip to the bank and gynocologist for Jessie.  So, for the first time in over 3 months, we had a value breakfast sandwich from McDonald's.  Which, by the way, was delicious.  Debbie went with us, too.

Jess was upset at the doctor's office because it was on the 4th floor, we had an elevator ride and a walkway to the office with windows from floor to ceiling.  The doctor was so patient with Jess and she did OK.  We left and drove to Chris K's house, as we were supposed to have our "Made To Crave" meeting.  I wasn't sure if going there would be good for Jess, as Chris has open stairs up to her porch, as well as a wooden ramp for their son who is in a wheelchair.  Jess does NOT to stairs.  I took a chance.

The ramp and front steps were out of the question, but we did manage to get her up 5 stairs in the garage up in to the house and thought we had it made.  She only needed a little encouragment.  Chris made us a special lunch and dessert, we enjoyed our book talk as well as prayer time.  Jessie seemed to enjoy herself, too, and played with a couple cats and her iPad.

UNTIL it was time to go home.  No amount of coercing or encouraging would get her down those few stairs.  I even gave her some break-through anti-anxiety medication.  She plunked herself down on the kitchen floor and wasn't going anywhere near any door.  She cried, she laughed.  We prayed for Jesus to help her not be afraid.  She hollered.  She fought.  We tried the front door.  We tried the wheelchair.  She kicked, screamed and she was NOT going down those stairs.  Chris even called her son to come help us and her husband also came home.  They tried to carry her - no way that was happening.  Have you ever tried moving a special needs person if they don't want to be moved?  Ain't gonna happen!

Finally, in tears, I told Chris to call 911 to see if they could help us.  While she was on the phone with them, Jess said "MYSELF!", rolled over on her stomach, crawled backwards out the front door and down the stairs.  One and a half hours from start to finish!

Poor thing, she kept saying, "Sorry, Mom!  Scared!  Sorry, Mom!  Scared!"  Then on the way home she threw up a bit, still saying "Sorry, Mom!"  It broke my heart.  She was so traumatized.  I'm sorry I tried, but we will never know if we don't try. 

Something like this incident is so emotionally draining, not only for Jessie but for me.  This was the first time Debbie witnessed what could happen when Jess becomes tramatized over something.  I know she was as frustrated and upset as we were, too.  This makes us very limited in where we go and what we do as a family.  Thankfully, Jessie is much calmer tonight and seems Ok.  Me?  I'm just plain emotionally wiped out.

Girls Day Out All Afternoon

Jess and I had a great afternoon out for Girl's Day.  We ate lunch at Wendy's then shopped at Hobby Lobby, Family Christian Stores, Christmas Tree Shops then picked up a pizza and salad for dinner.  She had SO much fun seeing so much Christmas stuff that she hasn't stopped talking about Christmas, presents and Santa since we've been home.  I'm about ready to lose my mind! 

A Nice Early Fall Day

That's sure what it felt like.  Jon went to first service and I went to second - without a coat.  The wind was a little nippy, but I held out.  No coat.  The 3 of us drove through McDonald's for a quick lunch we ate in Target's parking lot before we went into Home Depot to buy a Christmas tree for the living room for Jon. 

While I was at church, Jon took Jess out in the back yard and began blowing leaves and cleaning up for the fall.  He did both the front and back yards and even cut down my flower garden.  It looks great.  I'm very glad that job is done for this year.  What leaves fall now can blow down the street or stay until spring.

Chris and Rox came later in the day for a project/scrapbooking afternoon.  Chris and I worked on scrapbooks and Rox brought some odds and ends to do that never got done at home.  I made chicken quesadillas for dinner with root beer floats for dessert.  In all it was a very nice day.

Date Day

Rachel came and spent the day with Jessie.  Jane came later in the day and took them out to lunch and a book store.  Jess had a great day with her two friends.

Jon and I went shopping along the Hall Road corridor, which was a big mistake.  The traffic was unbelievable.  Traffic was backed up on Schoenherr and Hall Road for as far as you could see.  We went to Hobby Lobby, looked at the number of people in each line, turned around and walked out of the store. The parking lot for Christmas Tree store was just as bad so we didn't even bother going in there!  Sam's Club was packed, but it's so huge it didn't seem too bad.  We did go to Family Bookstores, Kohl's and Michael's.  We also had lunch at Olive Garden.  A very nice day with my son. Profitable, too, as I got several Christmas gifts.

I like electrical appliances.  Strange but true.  Especially cheap ones.  I purchased a bite size pancake machine the other day for less than $10.00 and tonight we had pancakes for dinner.  They were fun to make, and Jess  ate them with her fingers and dipped them in the syrup. 

Just Another Day

Nothing special.  Jess and Deb had breakfast out.  I swept floors and vacuumed.  Washed the kitchen floor and did a couple loads of wash.  Paperwork.  Took Jess and Deb around to a couple places in the afternoon then after dinner I went to a Thirty-One party.  Jon worked.  That's it.  I could elaborate, but it would be boring.

Is It Only Thursday?

Andrea picked me up for Bible Study today since Jessie needed the van for grocery shopping day.  Chris brought me home after we had lunch together.  I did a load of wash and rested a bit before Safety King came out and gave me an estimate on getting my air ducts cleaned out.  They've never been done and in sorry shape.  They'll be here at the end of the month. 

Jon worked.  After Jess and Debbie went grocery shopping they made rice krispies treats.  Nothing else happened today that's worth noting I guess.  I'm still in a funk.  Even exercise didn't help yesterday. 

Let's Go Swimmin!

Jess and I got up early, ate cheese wraps and water for breakfast in the van, picked up Debbie at 8:30 and went to the Gym.  While I had my water aerobics class, Debbie and Jessie played in the other pools.  We stayed a little while longer then came home.  I met Chris and Bill's cousin, Carol, for lunch in Romeo.  Joyce has flown south for the winter, so she won't meet with us til next spring.  After that I shopped a bit a Kohl's, came home and fixed dinner for the kids then went out to Ike's for dinner with the Down Syndrome Alumni Moms.  There were 11 of us and there was alot of laughter and fun.  Also, it's the first restaurant in a long time that I've been to where everyone went home with a box of food.  The food was good and alot of it.  That's always nice.  Now I have lunch for tomorrow.

This is Jessie's crabby week and if things don't change soon, I may have to leave home for awhile.  It's been a very long week of whining, screaming and general crabbiness. 

Election Day

Well, there are a few perks to being 60 years old.  I voted with an absentee ballot last week just because I am 60.  Jon left the house at 7:10 a.m. to vote and returned home at 8:25.  He had voted AND went to breakfast.  He said they had a new system and the line went very fast, with 24 voting areas.

We had our "Made To Crave" meeting this morning then I did a bit of paperwork before I met my friend, Janet, for lunch.  We had a nice visit and hope to meet again next month.  She just retired this year from UCS so her days are "free".  I stopped at Vince and Joe's for some squash before I had a 3:00 doctor appointment.  Going to the doctor alone is one of the times I miss Bill.  I went with him, he went with me.  I missed him alot today traveling.  That empty passenger seat got to me today.  Oh, well. 

We had chicken quesadillas for dinner.  I'm a sucker for (on sale/cheap) electrical appliances and a couple weeks ago I bought a quesadilla maker.  They were OK, but next time I need smaller wraps and more cheese to make it stick together.  They were good though.  No complaints from the kids. 

 

A Busy Day

I need to learn to pace myself and rest during the day.  Tonight I'm exhausted and I wondered why earlier.  Well, let's see ... paperwork, cleaned the upstairs bathroom and put down winter rugs.  Did 3 loads of wash, folded them and they are ready to go upstairs.  Changed the downstairs bathroom shower curtain to a winter color.  Jess and I went to lunch at Tubby's (never eaten there before) then we went to Target for a few things and the post office before returning home.  I also cleaned and skinned 10 pounds of chicken quarters and baked them.  Then I flash froze them and now they're in the freezer for future meals.  Also cut up 5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in strips and cooked them for salads or fajitas, and froze them, too.  Two sweet dumpling squashes are also cooked and in the freezer.  I'm ready for bed!

A Different Sunday

After a late breakfast Jess and I took a ride and we went to visit Jon at work.  Now she'll be able to picture in her mind where he works when he leaves.  We also spent an hour or so visiting Diane.  We took McDonald's for lunch and just had a nice time visiting.  We need to do this more often.  I miss my sister. 

Rachel came and she and Jess had a great couple hours while I went to church for a friend's memorial service.  I think as soon as Jon comes home and finishes up down here I'm going to "close up" and go upstairs for the rest of the night.  I may have gotten an extra hours sleep, but I'm tired. 

Saturday

Quite the original title, eh?

Jon worked and since there really wasn't anything pressing to get up for, I slept in.  Jess was busy watching videos and playing on her iPad.  Jess and I went to breakfast, post office, bank, Walgreen's and Meijer's Optical. 

While Jess made lists from her magazines, I began to clean the house and do some wash.  Mike came and cut the grass, Debbie did poop-detail and picked up sticks, and Bob and Dorene brought me a birthday present - a refurbished bench for outside that Dorene did herself.  It is beautiful! 

Tonight I took Jessie to church.  It is the first time she has been to a church service in over 2 years!  I've been wanting to try Saturday night for several months now but haven't.  It is smaller, quieter and rarely any kids.  We talked about going all day and I promised her a hot fudge sundae from McDonald's if she went. 

Tonight was also a special healing service and I took Jessie forward for an emotional healing from her PTSD.  I trust God to heal her of this for His Glory and in His timing.  Right now she's loudly singing along with Cedarmont kids on the iPad. 

This Is Saturday, Right?

So many times today I thought it was Saturday.  I was all mixed up.  I guess that's not too unusual.

While Debbie took Jessie to breakfast, Jon had to go to work for a mandatory meeting and I did some paperwork.  When he got home we went to the range and shot for a half hour.  It's been over a month since we were there, and I've missed it.  When we got home, I was able to clean my own gun.  With Jon's guidance, of course.  I'm very proud of myself.  Another accomplishment.  Actually, it's not the cleaning, it's the taking apart and putting the gun back together that's an accomplishment!

Debbie left at 11:00 and Rachel took over for Jessie.  They had a nice time together.  There sure was alot of laughing!  For a change, I made a nice crock pot beef roast dinner.  We haven't had one of those in months.  There was enough for tonight's meal, a meal for Jon this weekend at work and left overs to freeze. 

A Busy Thursday

When I left for Bible Study this morning, Jess was still sleeping.  She decided to sleep late today. I'm not looking forward to the time change this Sunday morning.  Who ever instituted that never had animals or children!!!!!  Jon left for breakfast and Christmas shopping - YES, Christmas shopping.  Can you believe it? 

My Bible Study's small group gathered for lunch after class.  It was nice visiting with these ladies and getting to know them better.  From there I went to Walgreen's, the Post Office and home.  Jon and I left shortly after and went to Home Depot and then to my doctor's appointment.  He just gave me some anti-spasm pills to try.  If it doesn't help, I'll have to have a colonoscopy.  If it helps, I can wait until I'm due for mine next May.  I prefer waiting.

Jon and I went out for dinner since Debbie and Jessie went bowling. This time was for special needs adults., and there was a girl there that recognized Jessie.  They were in the same class in Middle School!  A long time ago, yet this girl remembered Jessie and called her by name. 

I also joined a Home Group tonight and went to my first session.  It only meets once every 2 weeks, so this should be good, and I'm hoping that Jon has the night off.