Just An Ordinary Day

That was the theme of our SM Ladies gathering this afternoon. We talked about Bible characters where God met them doing the mundane and how it changed their lives.  We talked about being faithful in the little things of life.  Then several of us shared moments in our lives where we knew God spoke to us and what changed or what we did.  I felt that we needed a song but I couldn't think of one in the past several days.  However, one of the women said that God told her to bring her iPod and play a certain song.  It fit so perfectly.  It was by Kari Jobe and I've already forgotten the name of the song.  But it was perfect.  I so enjoy these times with my fellow Stephen Ministers and I look forward to our monthly gatherings.

Rachel hung out with Jess at home all day.  They did book work, coloring, crafts, and the usual.  I also told Jessie to take out all the shoes from the coat closet and empty it so that later I could put the boots away and organize the messy closet.  When I got home I looked at the pile of stuff all over the place and thought: "What was I thinking?"  It got done, but not until 8:45 p.m.

Jon went to breakfast then to the show to see Noah.  Very unbiblical and over the edge.  He just rolled his eyes. 

Two Rubbermaids Done and Mailed

I wasn't feeling as good as I did yesterday, but I still managed to finish the 2 rubbermaids and get them ready for shipping.  I also did a couple loads of wash and paperwork.

Jessie and Debbie went out to breakfast and came home for about a half hour.  Then they went to the Rec Center for Gym Time.  Debbie said Jessie was "in rare form!"  I take it she had a good time.  When they returned I was almost finished with getting things ready, they were home for another half hour then they went with me to the bank, McDonalds for a late lunch and the post office to mail the boxes.

Debbie did her paperwork then we sat in the living room and chatted for a couple hours.  We never get to just sit and talk and it was nice.  Jessie, however, wasn't too keen on that idea.  She kept saying, "Debbie?  Home now?"  She really doesn't like to share Debbie or Brenda. 

Wednesday and Thursday

Wednesday wasn't a good day for me.  I felt like crap, so I didn't do much but sit in my chair, take Tylenol and use my eye rice pack.

When I went to bed last night I was sure that I'd have to go to the doctor's, but today I woke feeling better.  Not great, but much better.  I've been taking extra Vitamin C and eating mandarins.  Guess they help!

I thought I'd share a picture of Jessie and how she gets herself blocked in with her Apples2Apples cards.  Just a bit of warning.  If you should be in the room, do NOT mess with the card arrangement.  It won't be pretty.

Today, Thursday, as I said earlier, I woke feeling better, so I got busy and packed 2 rubbermaids to mail to Lois tomorrow.  I also did a couple loads of wash and managed a nap.  Brenda and Jessie went to Meijer's, the Rec Center and went swimming then exercised.  Subway lunch, post office and home.  Jess had another great day.  I am so blessed that she has wonderful caregivers that get her out and doing things that stretch her a bit but allows her to grow in various areas.

Another Milestone

Jessie wasn't able to swim today so Brenda thought she'd take her to an AMC30 and see a movie.  Good idea, except we've only taken her to the Romeo Theatre which only has 2 theatre rooms and is the "old fashioned" walk down to your seat - not up stairs.  I suggested she try MJR because the front entrance looks like it is part of a mall entrance, and not so big. 

She managed to get her inside, get popcorn and pop and they sat on the ground level seating and Jess did pretty good.  It worked that there were only 2 other small groups of people in there also.  Again, another milestone for Jessie.  AND, when asking her if she'd like to go to that show again, she said, "YES!"  Way to go, Jessie!

She's almost 24 years old and STILL learning and doing new things.  So much for the experts who say that "learning ends around 12 years old!".  Like Jess would say, "STUPID PEOPLE!" 

Poor Baby Jon

That's what Jess says when she watches home videos and I've captured times when Jon was sick.  I could take another video of him today and you'd see another "poor baby Jon".  He managed to take my van and go to the doctor's and get medication for a sinus infection.  He feels horrible and looks like it, too!

On his way to the doctor's he dropped me off at the funeral home for our friend, Frank, who passed away last Thursday.  I hitched a ride with Julie and Ortha to the church for the luncheon and a ride home from Don and Laura.  No news on Jon's jeep yet.

Debbie and Jessie went out for Girls Day out and Debbie said they both had a great day.  They had lunch at Big Boy's and then shopped at Target. 

A Restful Day

There really isn't much to tell about today.  Jess and I just hung out for the most part.  I called the tow truck company and they came and got Jon's Jeep.  Chris came late afternoon and watched Jess while I went with Debbie to a funeral home for a friend.  I put a beef roast dinner in the crock pot and I think that was the highlight of my day.  Jon came home sick from work and will go to the doctor tomorrow.  Right now Jessie is singing Christmas songs along with Kid Songs on her iPad. 

You And Me

For years I have been trying to get Jessie to understand the concept of "you" and "me".  When I point to her she is "you" and when she points to me I am "you".  When I point to myself, I am "me" and when she points to herself she is "me".  It is complicated if you think about it.  Today I told her that Rachel was coming to spend the day with her but tomorrow it would be just "you and me."  Walking away she said, "you and me".  I immediately went to her and said, "That's right, Jess!  You and me."  She got this big grin on her face and pointed to me and then herself and said, "you and me."  I almost cried and she gave me a big hug and said "Thank you, Jesus".  

Tonight when Jon got home I heard the garage door go up but he didn't come in the house.  I went out to see what was wrong and he got out of his jeep, held up his keys and said, "My car won't shut off!" Nothing he did made a difference.  He called Road Side Service and they couldn't help him either.  No one would tow it running.  Finally someone suggested unhooking the battery.  Thanks goes to our neighbor and friend, Don, who came and showed Jon how to unhook the battery, which did shut off the vehicle.  Guess we'll be down to one car for awhile.