Tues.-Happy Birthday dear Daddy. Out to town to run errands. Meeting at Lindsay's. Kelli S. hung out with us. Susan at her place while I went to lunch with Missi.
So ready to get out of Walmart. Came home with headache. Watched Blind Side with Susan in eve.
Wed.-Phil and I left here at 3:30 and met Jane and Amos at Short Pump Mall. They are in Williamsburg for the week. Ate at Longhorn and then walked around. Went to Barnes and Noble and got book Jane recommended. Called Philip and discovered that his crew was in the parking lot right beside B and N. Came over and hugged us. He's working with another crew while work is slow for Phil. He was travelling 2 hours north yet that night. Met his boss, Crit, and his wife.
Great time with old friends. Jane and I went to high school together and have remained friends. We pick up where we left off. Amos explained to us some cow psychology and I think humans would benefit from it.(He sells milking equipment, robots, etc.)
We told them how our cows have a designated babysitter for the little calves while the mamas go elsewhere to graze. Home at 11.
Thurs.-Worked in garden; cleaned fridge; washed towels. Makenzie and Lynn showed up as a total surprise to Susan around 1:00. Makenzie staying until Sunday. Brought ale-8 for Susan. Makenzie wanted to see Dr. H. so we called him and will try to see him tomorrow. Took them to river and I read as they swam. Dogs were in with them, except for Sampson, who was dreaming loudly in the shade of the trees. Phil making hay. He's farming Stalkers land since they sold it and the folks who bought it want him to take care of it. The thunderstorm brought a torrent of rain to the O'Brien's place and then it completely stopped and didn't get the hay wet at Stalkers.
Truly amazing and saved Phil much work. Michael said you could see the line on the road. We got it too and Stalkers are less than 1/4-1/2 mile by way of crow flying. Made Chinese casserole, salad, and carrot cake for supper-Phil's favorite. Wanted to boost his morale but the rain line boosted him already. Thank you God.
Fri.-Computer lost all addresses. Took it to computer place and ran errands in Appomattox. Took the girls to CCA to see Dr. H. They acted silly while we were trying to seriously converse about Israel. Saw Betty at Peebles and had a nice time with her. Girls bought a movie and lots of snack. Developed pics of the two of them. They had taken several hundred. Watched the movie and had their own pizzas in the eve. over in the rec room.
Sat.-Cleaned house. Made food. River for 2 hours. Makenzie caught a black snake on the way back and they played with it for several hours. Susan had it wrapped around her neck while she sat on the sofa watching a movie. I have a more biblical view of snakes. Both girls call me 'Mommy!' when the other is teasing them. Angel is on Red Alert. She guards them in the river, camper, rec room, house, etc. Wherever they are, she is. Guys are working in fields and weed whacking and mowing. Freeman is miserable with a case of poison ivy. Made his own mix of lemon juice, bleach, and salt water. (Worked)
Finished reading the book I bought on Wed. 'Healing is a Choice' by Stephen Arterburn. Excellent. I highly recommend. I was struck with the understanding, as I read one chapter, that if we do not connect with those we are in authority over, we will try to control them. This can be appropriated in every aspect of our lives. Connect and make opportunities for others to connect.
Sun.-Shared with the teenagers in the Journey class this morning about Johnny and my journey of grief and God. Church service was wonderful. If I get the time, I will write more about it. Met Judy at 12:30 to pick up altered wedding dress. It's perfect. Held Sammy Jo. She's so peaceful and beautiful. Took Makenzie and Susan to the river for 2 hours and then Sam and Lynn came to pick her up. Sorry to see her go. Took Susan out to her small group. Met Candi at Ruby Tuesdays. Split a salmon dish and ate salad. Great time. She's doing good. Michael left around noon to go to Pa by himself. Wants to attend his classmates graduation at Hopewell tomorrow night.
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