Friendship

I am so thankful for all the people that God has brought into my life that I count as friends.  This morning began with Bible Study and small group.  A group of about 80 women attend this study and I know quite a few, especially those in my small group.  I went to lunch with Chris J and enjoyed our conversation.  I always love to hear how God is working in others' lives.  Tonight I had Home Group.  Another group of friends.  I have been so blessed.  Tonight my heart is so full with God's blessings.  God has been so merciful and has showered me with so much.  I love Him and pray that I am the woman He wants me to be.  Full of compassion and love for others. 

Debbie took Jessie to lunch at The Garden Grille in case no one is able to get out tomorrow if we get the snow that is predicted.  Then they went to the grocery store.  Jess has had another good day.  Jon had 2 appointments today then met with a "carpet man" and picked out his new carpeting.  It's always nice to redo a room, isn't it.  It's going to be so nice.

Good News ... Bad News

I called Wright Fillipa's first thing this morning and was given the bad news that it might be days before someone could come check on my stair chair. They are booked 2 weeks in advance and would have to slip me in somewhere.  I asked Debbie to pray that someone would be able to come alot sooner.  Jess and Debbie prayed at breakfast.  A half hour later the woman called me back and said that someone would be out on Friday!  Wow!  Then, I got a call around 2:00 saying that a technician was in the area and would be there around 3:00 ... TODAY!  Thank you, Jesus!

Bad news.  The entire power pack needs to be replaced.  They don't carry these in stock, as it is RARE that they ever have to be replaced.  The technician said that it was "a fluke".  Ok then.  This doesn't sound good, that's for sure.  Now we'll have to pray that one can be sent from the manufacturer quickly and installed asap.  Your prayers would be appreciated.

I went to my friend Chris K's house today to help her make 30# of potato salad.  Her son Aaron lives in a senior citizens/special needs apartment complex and she is providing the residents a home cooked meal tomorrow night.  Aaron just got out of the hospital yesterday after his 75th surgery.  He is one remarkable young man.  Please add Aaron to your prayer list, as he seemed to have a seisure today and he is so looking forward to being at this dinner tomorrow night - not more time in the hospital.  It means alot to him. 

Debbie took Jessie to the pool and she didn't go in the children's pool at all.  She headed right for the small one at the bottom of the slide.  She LOVES going there.  She got herself dressed and ready for the day and wanted to go right away after breakfast.  She also had speech therapy this afternoon and her teacher said she is doing so well.  We've all seen a big difference in her speech and sentences lately.  She just keeps improving.  Thank you, Jesus!

My Stair Chair Bit The Dust

Sitting on my stair chair, slowly traveling upstairs earlier to put Jess to bed, I was almost to the top when there was a tremendous jolt, it felt like an electrical shock to my face and chest and all gears ground hard to a halt.  I hollered, Jon came running and Jessie said from the top of the stairs, "Scary!"  No kidding!  It almost flung me out of the chair!  (Maybe that's why there's a seat belt.)Guess who I'm going to call first thing in the morning?  If they can't come our right away, this will not be good. 

Today was the best pain day I've had in a long time.  I was gone for several hours but because I was able to park right by doors and not walk far, I don't have much pain in my right leg tonight.  Having to use the stairs, though, is bad.

I guess I'll just end this right now because my mind got jumbled and I can't think straight.  Scared me, actually.  Let's call it a night.

And So The Week Begins

For Girl's Day Out this afternoon, we didn't shop because 1) it's hard for me to walk, and 2) it was too cold and nasty.  However, we did go to McDonald's drive thru and we had a "picnic" in the van.  That makes Jessie one happy young lady.  As long as she can get her McChicken, small fry and large diet, she has a good Monday. 

Jon's emptying his bedroom so it can be painted and new carpet installed.  I did wash and paperwork.  Not alot of fun.  I ironed about 14 perler bead things tonight.  That took quite a while.  They are not easy to make.  I know because when I gently pick them up and beads fall off, I have to put them back on before they are ironed.  Even though I'm right handed, I have to use my left hand to put them back on.  If too many fall off, which happens once in awhile, I just get a bowl, dump the beads in and put the shape in the bottom of the box and hope she doesn't remember. 

I like this time of night.  Jon, Jess and Memphis are all sleeping and the house is very quiet.  Soon I will go up to my bedroom and have my quiet time and work on my Bible study.  I like the peace and quiet of a cozy home.   

An Unusual Sunday

Jon woke me early this morning and told me he wasn't going to go to church, so I assumed he wasn't well.  He NEVER misses a Sunday that he has off.  NEVER, unless he's sick.  I got up, took care of Jess and myself then went to check on Jon.  He wasn't sick.  Just decided to sleep and "take the day off", so to speak.  I looked at him like he had 2 heads.  "You're serious?" I asked?  Ok, then.  So what did I do?  I didn't go either.  The 3 of us went to breakfast instead, then I spent the day on the couch resting.  Really.  No work.  I finished a book I had started a long time ago.  It was very good.  And, we're on our way up to end the day.  Again.

Saturday Happenings

Jon got up early and went to breakfast and the show.  He spent the rest of the day boxing up items from his bedroom in rubbermaids to store in the basement.  He plans to overhaul his entire room - new paint and carpet.  There's alot of work to be done before that can happen.

Rachel came and spent the day with Jessie.  They read books, colored, played a Disney DVD game, worked on Perler beads, then Jane came and the three of them went out to lunch and shopping.  A very fun day for Jessie.

My left knee is much better but my right leg wasn't.  I ended up taking Tylenol with Codein and slept for several hours.  Right now, I'm already to call it quits for today.  Upstairs we go. 

The Mickey Mouse Club

Along with Jessie's many DVD's that she received for Christmas was one that I was sure she'd like.  It is "The Best of the Mickey Mouse Club" from 1957 - 1964.  Tonight I made her watch it because I was sure she'd like it, since she likes kids singing and teen shows.  Not.  After about 20 minutes she got up, turned it off, put the disc in the case, ran over to the table, slammed it down and said, "KIDS!", which translated means ... "I don't want this.  Give it to the kids!"  I must say, I was a bit disappointed.  Maybe I'll have to put it with my DVD's and watch it one night when I want to travel down memory lane.

Debbie and Jess went to breakfast and met Jessie's case worker, Kelly.  Then they went grocery shopping.  I went to lunch with my "Glory Girls" birthday get-together at Max and Erma's.  They later went to the show and saw Les Miserable, but I came home.