Mon.-Alli, Susan, and I, went out to Lynchburg to do some shopping. Met the Heltons and the Gibbs as they were walking in the mall. Logan, my nephew, came in the eve. He'll be here for a month or so to work with Phil. He is a real gem. After supper, he went with Mike and Susan to a New Year's party at Warren's. Philip went to Calvary. Phil and I worked on sending out our newsletter via email and snail mail. It took us over 3 hours and we still aren't quite finished. We had gotten 50 newsletters printed at Staples and I picked them up when we went to Lynchburg. We are sending copies to those whose emails we do not have. We went to bed at 11:30 and fell asleep right before midnight. That was unplanned.
I want to get back to writing down thanksgivings every day./// So, today's #1-Internet is fixed! Something was fried out there in the connection center. #2-Thankful for Amy Helton's-"I love you." and #3-Jr.s hug and kind ways. #5-Thankful for how much they love Susan. #6-Thankful that Logan got here safely. He ran out of gas and took a wrong turn when he was almost here but he's here.
Tues.-Happy New Year! Took down Christmas decorations. Made a turkey. Caught up blogging-glory be! Kids watched a movie and relaxed. Philip got Ben Lapp's help in bringing back his pink jeep. He and Phil went hunting. Laid back day and it's only half over. So relieved to finally be caught up with Hertzler Doings. Freeman and Alli came over. Freeman went hunting with Phil and Philip. Alli relaxed around here. Ordered a mozzarella cheese making kit and a gluten free cookbook on Amazon. Susan went out to Basketball practice. Hit the sack early./// Thankful for a sugar free day. The first in a long time. Thankful for my precious family. Thankful to be able to see what Lindsay and Gil are up to via face book.
Wed.-Met Marcie at Pino's. After lunch, we went shopping at Salvation Army. Found 5 shirts for Michael and a new red Cabela's hoodie for Susan for $4. I stopped in and picked up newsletters at the Village Print Shop. Stopped in to see Linda at B/L's, mailed some newsletters, dropped off a movie, checked out the Dollar General for a white elephant gift (found one that Marcie actually liked at Salvation Army), bought a few things at Millie's store, and came home. Watched Scamper with Susan. Michael caught the end and enjoyed reminiscing. The kids loved this movie when they were little. Susan and Michael went to youth group at CC and then out to eat with S/G. I stayed home and caught up with Rosalee-things are starting to look up-did some wash and made my nut/seed/coconut candy using honey, maple syrup, walnut oil, and coconut oil. Mix dried nuts and seeds together. Melt the oils and sweeteners together. Toss and coat the dried nuts, etc. Bake in the oven at 250 and stir every 15 min. for an hour. It's delicious and healthy for you. ///Thankful for Rosalee's new doctor and the way he listened to her. Thankful for a new friend's words, 'Your blog is phenomenal!', Thankful for friends who are more like sisters.
Thurs.-Thankful for a day at home, for the nice talks that Susan, Mike, and I have together, and for the benefits of coconut oil.
Fri.-Read the account in Judges 11 today of Jephtah's rash vow. He promised God that he would sacrifice as a burnt offering the first thing that would come out of his house if he won the battle. Two words come to mind. Stupid. Idiot. What was he thinking? That one of his little pigs would scoot out the door before his wife or daughter? It was his only child that come out to greet him. She danced with joy and swung her timbrel around and her father tore his clothes in grief. The notes in my Bible say, "The episode reflects tragic deterioration of understanding God's ways, a conditioning resulting from the recurrent backslidings during this era." Interesting. Backsliding-sliding away from God, slides us farther and farther away from understanding His ways. His loving, good, and holy ways. The loss of faith seems to result in the loss of common sense.
Went out to Farmville in the afternoon and bought some basketballs for the girl's team at New Life. Susan so happy about that. Dropped her off at NL and then I tore back to Walmart. Met an old friend as I was leaving. Marilyn F. Took ticket money at the game and loved meeting the people and taking their money. Susan's team won-30-19. She looked like Amazon Woman, with a braid going across the side of her head, and her fearless face beaming. As soon as the game was over, I was the first out the door. Went to Dianna's for the Mom's and More Christmas party. Dianna 'loved' the Santa Claus soap dispenser she picked which I had brought. I chose Ruth's gift. A jar of pickled pig's feet, which I am going to rewrap and give to Steve L. for his birthday tomorrow. I think this gift originated with him and has been making it's rounds at different parties.
Michael took Susan to Macado's with some friends and brought her back home after the game.
Phil was here when I got home. He has been in Fort Washington for 3 days. I saw a video of the school structure where they are putting up trusses and it is huge. Logan, Dave P., Freeman, and Philip, have been working with him there. Five guys make setting trusses much easier.///Thankful for the women at New Life, that the guys are safe at home, and that Logan is here.
Sat.-Nice breakfast Mike made with sausage and potatoes. Guys worked around the farm. I made some cheesy wholegrain pasta with broccoli and carrots which they all loved lunch and a chicken dish for supper. Cleaned the house. Relaxing day. Sara L. had her baby. Leah F. lost Dave 8 years ago today. Birth and Death=Life. Thankful for little Chloe Rose, having everyone back home again, and that Angel left Phil to come to me. It's so funny. Ollie likes Phil to pet him now. He lays down beside Angel and he pets one and then the other. We videotaped Phil petting Ollie and Ollie kept pecking at Phil's hand. I guess he was petting him back.
Sun.-Good morning at church. Relaxed with Phil in afternoon. Allie had to work. Philip, Michael, Logan, and Susan at CC. Susan went home with Jenny afterwards. I'll see her again on Mon. eve. They want to practice basketball together. Guys went out to eat with their friends and then Logan spent the day at Tom's. Michael and Logan went to Warrens in the eve. Philip with Ben. Restful day for us.
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