Mon.-Susan and I both still feeling bad from rye bread reaction. She stayed home from school. Phil and I have been taking the Financial Peace course at church. So today, I helped Susan set up a budget. Every month, I will give her $15.oo for her to purchase clothes. Since she is growing rapidly, this is not much. I will give her an extra $10 when she needs to buy shoes. I set up ways for her to earn money every month. For $5.00 a job, she can do the following once a month: clean the pantry, clean under the sink and kettle drawer, clean and organize the tupperware drawer, do the same with the spice cupboard above the microwave, clean the fridge, clean the utensil drawers, and organize the entertainment center. Because she is part of the family, she does the following jobs on an almost daily basis, without pay: clean her bedroom and bathroom, vacuum the house, burn the trash, empty the garbage and the junk trash, empty the dishwasher and takes care of her animals. For every $10.00 she makes, she tithes 1.00 and invests the same amount in a long term investment, like saving for some sort of money market. She saves $4.00 for a short term project such as going to a youth retreat or buying a camera or an Ipod. She can spend $4.oo on things like crickets and candy, etc. She bought a 13 pocket small folder to keep all her money dealings in. She is making eggs to sell again this year and buys all the ingredients with her own money from her egg fund.
Caught up with Helen on phone today. Meredith has a new job working at a Farmer's Market. We could sell old bottles and jars there as well as baked goods. Blogged, washed, and tidied house.
Tues.-No school! Snow! Awake alot during the night. Praying and waiting. Watching and wondering...Still sick...a bit disoriented. Susan, too.
Wed.-No School. Feeling a bit better. Philip's cow, Sheila, ate some wire or something. So sad. She is like a pet. Susan held her head in her lap as she was dying.
Thurs.-Finally got out to Dr. F. She said that if rye gets fermented it produces something like argonat(sp?) or something like that, which can cause hallucinations. No wonder I have felt so disoriented. My spleen, liver, kidney, and thyroid were enlarged. Neck and back thrown way off course.
Went to CCA's Ring Ceremony at the Babcock House. Sat with Rindy, Carl, and John. Had such great conversation about Kal--'s adoption and Rindy's mission trips. Cody D. was presented his ring by Michael and Clarissa. They both said something really nice about him.
Fri.-Didn't sleep most of last night. Upset stomach from all that wonderful rich food-mashed potatoes, green beans, salmon, chicken...butter and sauces, etc...So good though. Ran errands in Appomattox. Went to see Sheila at the Babcock House. She had foot surgery. Went to Krogers, Baines, Cut-Ups, Peebles, CVS, Dollar Store...looked and looked for birthday gifts for Adi and Emma.
Anne and Dave came down from Pa. Met them over at Tom's for a pizza night. Alli came too as did our whole family. She holds her own amidst the larger than life combined Hertzler families. Anne and Dave spent the night at Tom's.
Sat.-Anne and Dave came over. Dave helped Phil fix a tire on some big equipment and also with fire wood. Anne, Susan, and I went to Farmville. Stopped first at Adi's birthday party and had a nice time celebrating her delightful 2 years of life. I can't imagine life without her or Emma, or Gil and Lindsay for that matter. Lindsay made a Mickey Mouse cake using fondant and rice krispy candy to form some figures. Mia helped her. Gil's parents, Benny and Jane, were also there and Nikki and Jack. We made our own homemade pizzas. Also had some of the delicious cake and chocolate covered strawberries. I found little summer hats for the girls with Tinkerbelle and Little Mermaid on them, water colors, and an outfit for each. We also went to the bank, Amish Originals, Daily Grind, and Walmart.
Came home and made sweet and sour chicken with rice and salad and chocolate marvel cupcakes and ice cream. It was nice to all sit down together for a meal. It doesn't happen too often anymore. Anne, Dave, Susan, and Phil and I watched a movie after supper that Anne had brought along. Ate popcorn. Stuffed. Set them up with a single air mattress next to the sofa in the living room because they didn't want to be separated. How sweet they are together.
Sun.-Phil made potatoes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast. Freeman prepared a sermon in 2 min. after Phil asked him, and gave it in 2 min. and it was really good. (Jer. 29:11.12) As we ate, we all shared memories we have of Anne that Dave might not know. They both really enjoyed that. Phil's been planning a Valentine Surprise for me since Christmas. We left around 9:15 because we had a 2 hour drive. Phil told me we were going to have a romantic getaway. Ha! Anne and Dave left shortly afterwards. Phil drove me to Bridgewater, Harrisonburg, and pulled into an authentic Italian Restaurant. To make a long story short, we met Mabe and Naomi there!!!! What a wonderful surprise! I miss Naomi more than words can say. I am going up to hear her speak in April, and also to go to the shore with her and Rosa and Bev. We missed seeing each other at Christmas, so now I can handle waiting until April to see her again.
We went back to Krissy's dorm to see Ashley and Morgan as well. Met Zach, Krissy's boyfriend, and their roommates, Kelli and Biz and Biz's boyfriend, Stephen. We had 4 wonderful hours together. Then we came home for half an hour and went back out to Farmville for the Financial Peace class. So good.
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