Tuesday and Wednesday

Yesterday morning before Brenda and Jess left, Jess was working on getting her breakfast when something didn't go right and she said, "OH NUTS!"  I was standing there and couldn't believe those words as she's never said them before.  Brenda said that she got it from her, as it's one of her sayings.  Later they went to the Rec Center to swim but since the pool had no water in it, that was out.  It was time for their annual pool cleaning and it will be closed all week.  Instead, they walked, played in the gym and ate lunch in a room that had windows looking into the pool area. 

Today Jess put together a 64 piece puzzle for the first time and didn't need, or want, much help.  Debbie and Jess left for a late lunch and did some errands.  Another good day for her.

Jon wasn't able to do any gardening yesterday but today he planted his potatoes.  So far, potatoes, peas and broccoli seeds are in. 

I was going to blog last night but when I sat down to type, we had a thunderstorm so I shut down the computer.  I've been working hard these past two days with stuff around the house and have been overdoing it.  I'm paying for it with pain in my back, as well as my shoulder.  However, I'm very pleased with all that has been accomplished. Is it worth the pain?  I'll let you know tomorrow.

Good Bye, Dana

Jon, Rox and I went to a funeral home for a man that Bill and I had known since 1995.  He came to our church over the years.  His daughter, Angelica, is Jon's age.  Her mom passed away several years ago.  I just saw him in church about a month ago for the first time in quite a while.  He just turned 50 in March.  He will be missed by his daughter, sister and older brother, as well as many friends.  He had a beautiful smile and gave great bear hugs.  You will be missed, Dana!

A Nice Sunday

Jon went to early church and I went to the 11:30 service.  Pastor Ed preached (Shiloh's daddy) and it was very good.  After church Brenda and her family invited the kids and I to join them at lunch, and we did!  I told her that I think this is the first time anyone has ever asked us out to eat after church. I really appreciated the invite and good time.  Jess handled the restaurant very well. 

Jon worked in his garden, I did paperwork and Jess played on her iPad.  Chris came over for several hours and we enjoyed visiting.  Now Jon and Jessie are both in bed - not asleep, though - and I'm on my way up now, too. 

Jessie's Day With Rachel

I figured I needed to post another picture of Jessie.  I looked back to see if I had already done this one, but I couldn't find it on my phone.  So, here it is.

It was taken at Home Depot when Debbie, Jessie and I shopped there several weeks ago.  She was being Debbie's book mark in the hanging rug display.  She's such a cutie.

Rachel came today and she and Jess did quite a bit of things.  Word searches, outside in the back yard on the hammock (despite the cold), lunch out with Rachel's mom, Jane, and me, and they baked brownies. 

Jon worked on the fencing around his blueberry bushes he just put in.  I did a load of wash, about a half hour of paperwork and not much else as I was not up to par.  I hope tomorrow will be much better for me. 

A prayer request ... Jessie is prone to large plugged pores under her arm pits.  Her left arm has an extremely large one under the skin right now.  It will require an antibiotic to temporarily get rid of it. (Permanently would be surgery!)   Please pray that it will not get bigger and burst.  She is very uncomfortable with it.  Thanks in advance for praying for Jessie. 

A Hard Day

I had breakfast with Debbie and Jessie then went to FCS to buy a special book for a friend.  An in and out shopping trip, as I had a 11:45 MRI appointment for my shoulder.  The MRI did not go well.  The way they had my arm in a metal cage, pressed against my neck and chest with 2 weights on my arm gave me intense pain within 3 minutes.  The entire MRI was to have taken only 45 minutes.  The first set was blurry as I apparently breathed too hard or moved.  The retake was perfect, except by then I was in tears.  Six more pictures to go - not today.  I had to make another appointment so that I can have an IV sedative and pain medication.  I was very disappointed that I was unable to handle the pain and keep still.  That's life I guess.

I went to Di and Randie's and picked up some computer ink she bought for me then went and visited a friend in a Rehab Center.  It was the same one my mom was in.  I didn't think it would bother me - I never gave it much thought, but I had a hard time being there.  It brought back memories of my mom.  I must get over that, though, because I plan to go back and visit. 

Jessie and I met Chris for dinner out.  Unfortunately, for the first time in over a year or more, I think, Jessie had a panic attack because of a screaming, crabby toddler.  It was not an enjoyable meal for us, especially Jessie.  I felt bad for her.  She'd been doing so well in restaurants. 

Last Day Of Bible Study Until September 18 !!!

We met for the last time at Bible Study this morning until fall.  I've enjoyed the women at our video table then the women in our small group.  Not to mention the other women that attend.  To celebrate we had a special luncheon.  I didn't finish The Patriach's study by Beth Moore last year since I had surgery so I'll work on that this summer.  I purchased the CD's and I'm looking forward to listening to them along with doing the homework. 

Jessie and Brenda shopped at Meijer's, came home for lunch, went for a 1/4 mile hike then bowling.  You'd think Jess would be tired - NOT.  She's singing at the top of her lungs along with music on her iPad. 

I managed to work outside for about a half hour cleaning out my garden.  I'm determined to do a little each day.  I've noticed Sticky Willie is back.  Definitely need to eradicate that!  If it doesn't rain tomorrow afternoon I'll do some more.

All Around The Town

And then some ... Debbie, Jessie and I left at 9:50 a.m. and didn't return until 3:30 p.m.  First stop was the dentist for Jess.  She did well again.  I haven't gone back with her for several years and this had made a big difference.  Of course, the doctor just says that she's got them trained as to how she likes her teeth cleaned!

We had lunch after that then we stopped at a bakery and a greenhouse.  Monday was Lois' mom's 89th birthday so we took her some flowers and a cupcake.  We had a nice visit with her.  Post Office then home. 

Tonight's gourmet dinner was boxed macaroni and cheese, which we all like.  Then I left Jon with Jess and went to our SM Ladie's Gathering.  This really is a special time to get to know one another better, share and grow in our relationship with the Lord.