Sunday

Jess and I had a late start to our day - a perfect way to spend a quiet Sunday together. We had breakfast upstairs on my prayer table then came downstairs after her bath. She's spent the day on the floor watching Youtube videos and playing with her cards. I spent the day balancing check books and doing computer work and payroll.

I also had to wash several loads of wet towels. The flashing around the upstairs bathroom fan has a major leak in it and it has damaged the ceiling and wall with a lot of water. At least that is what I think has happened. I'm no roof expert, so I will have to call one tomorrow. It's taken almost all of our towels to keep up with the water flow. It's right over the toilet, too!

Chris came by and after visiting for awhile I made dinner then we watched a Hallmark movie Jon TIVO'd for me quite awhile ago. Jessie even came out and watched it with us and wasn't loud. That was impressive.

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Knowing that severe weather was predicted for the afternoon, Jess and I went to the post office, Walgreen's and Sam's Club in the morning. Unfortunately, we didn't make it home before the storm hit - almost, but not quite. It was raining so hard I couldn't see the road and the road was already flooded. I parked as close to the garage as I could but Jess and I were still drenched by just going about 6 feet. I'm glad I put an icee in the cooler for the cold stuff. I wasn't able to get it out of the van for almost an hour.

Karen ... I bet the Rose of Sharon trees will really flourish with all this rain!

Jessie's been pretty good. Coughing sets her off and I've done some of that today. But that's the only time she's screamed at me.

A New Hobby

Jon had an early doctor's appointment this morning and when he returned home, we went to take the lawn mower to Sears for repair. From there we went to Penney's, English Garden's, lunch at Red Robin and Wiegand's. It seems that we have a new hobby. We are visiting all the local greenhouses to see what they have that someone else doesn't.

I've never been to English Garden's before. My mom used to go there all the time. They had the most beautiful melmac dishes that I have ever seen. However, for $8.99 per small plate, they stayed there. I might go back there in a month or so and see if any of them are on sale. And then again, maybe not, as I really don't need anymore dishes!

We had another afternoon of torrential rains. At least Jon doesn't have to water his garden. I took the picture of his garden this evening. Notice the cow planter in the lower left corner. Click on it to make it larger. I hope you can see the eye lashes! I bought it for him for his birthday. He's into cows.

Jess wasn't as good for Debbie as she was for Brenda yesterday. Speaking of Jessie ... she will turn 25 years old on Sunday, June 7 !!! If you are reading this and know Jess, would you mind sending her a birthday card? Buying presents for her is always a challenge, but she does enjoy getting mail. Thanks alot!

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Rachel came on Tuesday because Brenda was still on vacation. I wasn't able to blog because I couldn't get on the internet.

Wednesday Jessie had an appointment with the NP for her medication changes. There is absolutely no way I will ever have her try any medication for any behavior issues or phobias. Her body does not react well with them and I will not put her through another horrendous couple of months like we just went through. It was awful for her, us and very expensive.

We went to Alex's in Rochester for pancake breakfast after our appointment, post office and home for about an hour before we went to the family doctor to check on the blood work we had done onher last week, in case there was something going on medically.The blood work results were really good. Perfect in fact!

When we got out of the office the sky was very dark and it was windy. Going north put us right in the thick of the torrential rain. It was difficult to see it was raining so hard. At least there was no thunder and lightening. I do NOT like storms, and I do NOT like being out in them.

Sue came and watched Jess while I went to Stephen Ministry.

Today, Thursday, has been a nice day, although my mind and my lips weren't in sync. I couldn't find the right words and if I did, they didn't make sense. Weird. Jon and I had haircuts at 10:00 then we went and visited Chris, went to Plant Center, post office, bank, Home Depot and Subway for lunch. When we got home I began planting annuals that I had bought last week and Jon cut the lawn and weeded his entire garden and planted annuals, too. I think he over did it. He was DONE around 4:30. (We had a large salad for dinner with several kinds of lettuce from his garden, as well as spinach.)

I did really well. I worked for about 10 minutes then sat down for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, I didn't notice that when I sat down the cushion was wet. I ended up with a very wet butt. That is so uncomfortable!

Brenda told me that "JESSIE HAD A FANTASTIC DAY!" They went to Meijer's, the Dollar Store, Gym Class, lunch then Stony Creek. She's also been VERY GOOD TONIGHT.  No yelling or screaming. Thank you, Jesus!

A Good Day

The kids and I ate breakfast at Benny's then went to Home Depot. When we got back, my friend, Karen, came and took some Rose of Sharon trees from my garden. I have more than I need. Brianna and her friend, Katie, came and borrowed some camping equipment. Doreen came to get some dry clothes and bring wet ones to be dried, as her dryer went kaput. Diane and Randie came for a late afternoon BBQ. However, we ate in the house because just before the food was done on the grill, torrential rains came with no warning. They were both soaked. They stayed for a couple hours and visited. Jessie had another good day. Jon's not happy tonight as he has to go to work in the morning, and they've moved him to another floor. Change is always hard. He's been on his current floor for over a year.

I thanked my sister for her service to our country again today. She served in the US Navy as a radioman. Our brother, Ed, was a Marine, and our Dad enlisted at the tail end of WWII. Along with millions of others who have served and are currently serving our country - THANK YOU !!!

A GREAT DAY FOR JESSIE !!!!!!!!!!

The one thing I want to remember for today is that it was a GREAT day for Jessie. No crying. No whining. No screaming. My "old" Jessie was back! Please, God, let this continue!

Jon and I went to church, then Rachel came and watched Jess while we went to Kylee's high school graduation party. I'm so proud of my Kylee. She's not only a beautiful girl on the outside, but she has a beautiful personality. She's kind and caring and a hard worker. For the past 2 years she has also been going to Macomb College while attending high school. Congratulations, Kylee !!!

I also want to say, "Happy 21st Birthday, Rachel !!!" I hope you had fun this evening partying with your family. 

Miserable

That's the best word I can think of in describing Jessie today. Just plain old miserable. The 3 of us went out to Benny's for breakfast then we stopped at Judy's to pick up items she repaired for us. We went to the cemetery to check on Bill's grave. This might have set her off. I'm not sure. She cried all the way to Walgreen's and the post office before coming home. I sat on the couch with her for over a half hour but she didn't stop crying. I finally got her interested in her iPad and she calmed down for a bit.

Jon worked on planting more vegetables and then put together our new shed. It took almost all afternoon, and I helped where I could. He did a great job. Jess came outside and sat on my swing and went to sleep for a couple hours. She was really out because she never moved. I checked several times to make sure she was still breathing!

I'm going to blog what happened to me early this morning so I won't forget this in years to come. I can't believe it happened:

When we go upstairs at night I sit at my prayer table and ready my daily devotions, the Bible, any non-fiction book, or 2 that I am currently reading, then pray. I enjoy the quiet and peace of the night.

When I pray I take off my glasses, put my hands over my face to block out the light and begin. (If I shut off the light, I'd go to sleep.) Last night I was cold so I warmed up the rice packs Jon gave me for Christmas a couple years ago: one for my waist and one for my neck and upper back. I put both on and began praying. All of a sudden I woke up! I had fallen asleep for almost 2 hours !!!!!  Sitting straight up in the chair, hands holding up my covered face. Good grief! Talk about pain. My hips, butt, back and even shoulders hurt. I think it was the heat that made me so comfortable. I guess I'm going to have to pray with my eyes open or walk up and down the hallway or something.