Hertzler Doings~Nov. 11-17, 2013

Mon.-Sleep-walking all day. Susan left her car at Bailey's and I took her around to her different stops. Found a 'River Dance' video and brand new navy pants for Phil at Goodwill while Susan was at voice lessons. Went to Walmart and Food Lion with her. Picked up her car and she went to basketball and I headed for home but decided to buy some supper at Miller's for Catherine and I. She was so happy and Phil was fine, having hunted until dark.

Tues.-A few snow flurries. Temperature dropped. Cleaned a little of the bathroom today. Still sleepwalking. Couldn't sleep after 4 this morning. Kept praying. Found out when Phil got up that he had been awake from 1-4, praying. Seems we were taking watches in the night. Perhaps we'll never know why.
Susan made a chocolate gooey delicious pie out of chick peas and chocolate chips,etc. Another thing to add to our Thanksgiving list. Add some Breyer's vanilla ice cream and Wow Whee.  I made potato soup for lunch. I put all kinds of vegetables in it and thickened it with milk and flour and added cheese, hard boiled eggs, and bacon. I cooked the following in healthy vegan chicken broth: potatoes, garlic, onions, celery, carrots, turnips, broccoli, sweet corn. I think that's it. Made lots of burgers in afternoon for supper. Ordered Philip's Christmas gift. I'm looking for a foldable camouflage rocking chair for Phil for Christmas, to go with the Grandpa idea. Plus, it would give us more seating in here for times when company comes. Phil shot a bear this morning. The guys aren't going in to work until 8 this week. Hunting first thing. I just heard another shot. Hopefully, one of them got another. They did so much crop damage this year. Alli's second day at Millbrook. She seems to be enjoying it. Phil and I headed to church tonight for separate meetings. Susan headed to basketball practice and Philip to Chi Alpha. Michael may be home alone but he probably needs the study time.

Wed.-Today's big project? Painting several cabinet walls with 3 coats of magnetic paint and 2 coats of chalkboard paint. Talking with Catherine and others-to prepare for launch on a women's ministry in Jan. And sleep walking. I'm still so tired. Phil's otter is mounted and is taking up 1/4 of the dining room table until we find a place for it. Philip and Susan went to youth. They also went hunting this morning but didn't see anything. Susan surprised herself this afternoon when she laid down for a 15 min. nap and woke up 3 hours later. Lots of fighter jets flying overhead all day. Got a special phone call tonight from GLB. Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines-2,275 confirmed deaths; 3,665 injured. Thousands feared dead or missing. Largest city is 90% destroyed.

Thurs.-Read Andy Andrews book, 'The Traveler's Gift' to Susan for an hour this morning after 'chapel.'  His first two points are 'The Buck Stops Here' and 'Seek Wisdom.' Phil and Tommy butchered the deer. Philip and Freeman worked on Freeman's house. Susan cleaned her room and worked out and went to basketball practice. The book I read counted towards her Speech/Communication/ People Skills class and I think she may have gotten some Math in as well. She is ahead all around so some days like this are okay. Talked with my brother, David, for awhile on the phone. Making some plans to get together soon. Had to cry when I hung up and went for a walk. It was hard to say good-bye. I really miss him. Manhunt in Morgantown area. Friends/family seem nervous on face book. I pray all will be well. An older friend shared a pastor's encouraging words expressed towards her. What a blessing words are, especially words that are kind and sincere. And he meant them. And she knew it.

Fri.-Shopped in Lynchburg after dropping bear head off at St. Nick's. What a beautiful house and full of stuffed up animals. Shopped at TJMax and found Christmas gifts and some basic pieces of clothing for Susan. Shopped at other places in the mall as well. Then we went to Fresh Market and grabbed lunch at the salad bar and bought some fruits and vegetables and headed to Walmart in Farmville and bought some hand warmers and then to Susan's scrimmage with her team mates as well as watching the JV and Varsity guy teams. Nice visit with  friends. Suddenly realized we should head for home since she had to get up really early to go hunting 3 hours away with Phil in the morn. Left the varsity game early. Unloaded the car and put things away.

Sat.-Phil and Susan away hunting. Didn't get anything. Didn't see anything. Philip and Michael here studying and hunting. I did some wash, made laundry soap, made sore throat syrup with honey,ginger, and lemon, made bear roast, roasted potatoes, corn, sloppy jo, and corn bread. Picked out hymns for Women's Ministry hymn books. Tidied the house, etc.  Michael went to Lynchburg in the eve. with Sarah, Katie and Alan, and Meredith. Philip went to worship practice. Susan and Phil are on their way home. I'm headed to the tub with a good book.
 Susan ate a pear and told me about her day. Then she picked her teeth with a Cutco paring knife or at least acted like she was going to. I covered my face with my hands and she went into hysterical laughter and we both couldn't stop.

Sun.-Great church service. Pastor Bill taught on the Seven Habits of Successful Families. Betty G. took our family portrait after church for our Christmas card and for Karalee who is making another calendar for Mom and Dad for Christmas. Susan spent the day with the Heltons. Phil and I came home. Watched a British movie. Sarah came later and cut both Phil's hair and mine. Then we watched 'Voyage of the Dawn Treador.' Susan came home while we were watching it. We ate popcorn. Michael studied for a test off and on while Sarah was here. Philip went to a party at Ron and Kathy Martin's.