Mon.-A good day. Got some little errands and jobs out of the way and enjoyed some time with Kathryn in town and had supper together at Mercks. Susan had volleyball practice and went grocery shopping. Phil bought a Benedictine Bus because Nolte told him to and now that is in our front yard. We don't plan to keep it for long.
Tues.-What did I do today? Not sure. Did go to Susan's volleyball game, then to Judy's, then to Walmart. I scream like a maniac at the games but so do the other mother's around me.
Wed.-Picked up Micah from Helen's and took him to Dr. Harvey's in Appomattox. First real visit to a dentist office and he had no cavities. Dr. H. said he looks like Brad Pitts son with Angelina. Then he brought in a magazine and showed me a picture and they could be twins. Dr. H. said to me, "He is a nice young man." And I felt so proud. Then, we went to Granny B's because we were starving and Micah had two glasses of milk, a burger, fries, and some of my rolls with jelly on it. I had fried chicken, fries, and cole slaw, and some rolls too. Then we went to Millie's store-The Little Things in Life-and found Micah a camouflaged winter vest, a black and white checked flannel shirt, and two pairs of Gap sweatpants. Then we went to CARQUEST and got oil and then to Krogers to get gas and groceries and then to the car wash and then to Noah's Last Stop where we paid to get into the petting zoo. Oh, first we went to the Pamplin P.O. to pick up a package. I wanted ice cream all day but Micah was too full and when I mentioned it again, he patted my shoulder and asked, 'Aunt Annette, do you want ice cream?' "I do!" I said. "I've been wanting it all day." He said, "You should get some ice cream." So, we stopped at Tolley's and he got a grape Popsicle stick and I got a mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich. And then I had my ice cream fix and stopped talking about it. We met Janelle at Noah's. I loved the covey of white doves. They kept flying in a swooping dozen over our heads as we fed the llamas, goats, and donkeys. So beautiful. Phil asked me if I'd like a dove cote and I said 'Yes' and he said, "I'll get you some white doves for you to watch." Which I thought was sweet. Came home and foot was killing me so put some ice on it and had a meltdown because I have things to do and can hardly walk sometimes and I miss Johnny after spending half a day with his son. Decided to stay home from church because I was such a mess but within 30 secs. into my pity party God showed up and said, "Go." And I went and was glad I did. Mom's and More was great. PJ had a back to school night for the youth and there were over 70 kids there. Philip brought wood for the bonfire and they served it up in the parking lot on a car hood. Pretty creative. Got home, took a hot bath, and snuggled with a 56 year old.
Thurs.-Woke up snuggling with a 57 year old. Happy Birthday Phil AND Happy Birthday Michael! Mike is 22. I bought Philip and Michael huge black bean bag chairs for their birthdays plus two more besides for the man cave visitors. Freeman was here this morning too, and the six of us went around a circle and prayed for Freeman and Alli's new house and the adventure of building it, starting today. The basement walls are up and the guys are framing it. It's so nice to have them close by. I made potato soup for lunch and Susan seasoned it. Then, we made Michael's birthday cake. I made three round brownie cakes, cut them in half while they were still hot. Susan put on chocolate wafers on each half and then topped each half with one of the following-crushed butterfingers, crushed snickers bars, and then she made the peanut butter filling for her eggs and put that in the middle of one also. We wrapped them and froze them and tomorrow, we'll put ice cream between the two layers-Heath bar and Reeses pb. Then we'll freeze them again and ice them quickly with Cool Whip Cream Cheese icing which Susan made that is also unbelievably delicious. Then, we'll freeze the whole thing and bring it out Sunday night.
Susan went out to NL to meet her team. They have an away game and she'll be home late tonight. They won!!!
Fri.-Phil and the guys were working on Freeman's house right down the road. It's so nice to have them close to home. They come here to have lunch. Susan and I added ice cream to Michael's cake and stuck in back in the fridge. Amos F. was going to come spend the night and then go to a wedding tomorrow but the wedding was actually moved up until this eve. because of the storm forecasted in Williamsburg. So, he didn't come after all. The man cave had a bit of a brush up and the futon mattresses are now there and the bathroom is clean so there is good in it all. Did wash and dusted and rested my foot. Made an appt. with Dennis and he thinks it is a bad sprain. I've been concerned that it might be fractured because of the one little spot that makes me yelp when its touched. He's going to get the bones back in place next Wed. and it should feel better by then. Made a huge amount of gluten free pancakes. Recipe from Helen's sister Rachel, on face book.
Sat.-Nice day at home cleaning the house, prepping the pizza toppings for homemade pizza for Michael's party tomorrow, went to Peter and Ivona's for a party and here it was his birthday but he wasn't telling. Philip went to the Lapp's to play Rook. Michael was with Sarah and Freeman and Alli were at the party too. Susan opted to stay home. She hurt her knee and back in that last volleyball game and is very tired. Went to bed early.
Sarah's family had a special birthday supper for Michael, cake, candles, gifts, song, and all. He felt so loved.
Sun.-Good morning at church. Had fun taking some pictures of church life. Church packed. College Sunday. I'm always so challenged with the sermon and personal word. I'll share a few highlights from Pastor Bills sermon and put it in quotes.
"It's the little things. Make a slight alteration. A little adjustment.
Have purpose. Use your talents to shape people for the kingdom of God.
Start your day by being still. Develop a lifestyle of getting still.
Re-invest in your former vision and dreams.
1. A vision for life will bring focus.
Strip off every weight.
Weights-worry, time wasters, clutter, dead-end relationships
Do inventory.
2. A vision for your life will bring endurance.
Press on until you get to the end.
Fight for your marriage, kids, health.
3. A vision for life will bring you fulfillment.
The question is not 'What is your talent?'
The question is 'What are you doing with it?"
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The college students were invited to a lunch after church.
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We started making pizza in the afternoon for Michael's party and just started baking them while we watched The New Three Stooges movie. Freeman had to leave early to go play for Worship Night so we started early. Alli stayed after he left and we rested and played Chicken Foot. Michael and Sara went over to the man cave and he played the guitar and Philip went on a hike. Michelle and Karl came over and brought goodies for the three September birthdays-an apple pie for Philip, a shoofly pie for Phil, and a peanut butter pie for Michael. Karl helped Michelle make them last eve. We had a nice visit. They helped us eat the ice cream cake. Julie joined us for a few hours in the afternoon. The guys brought their new bean bags over to increase our seating.
I am thankful for our family, our church, our home.
I am thankful that even though I am not writing like I used to that people are still reading what I write/wrote. I pray that they will find Christ in my words. And compassion. And humanity. This week, I had 148 hits from the US; 29-Russia; 15-Ukraine; 10-France; 8-Sweden; 5-China; 3-Canada; 2-S. Korea; 1-Germany; 1-Poland. These are not huge numbers but they represent people. Oh God, bless the peoples of this world and help them look for You and find You. Amen.
I am thankful for the reminder to make a slight adjustment. How easy it is to worry rather than be grateful. I want to make the slight adjustment to be thankful. Perhaps that light will turn off the darkness of worry.
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