Hertzler Doings~Nov.4-10, 2013

Mon.-Had breakfast and coffee with Naomi and the girls in their living room. Tink was there as well. Filled out a reference form for Krissy. How fun to do when all you can honestly say are positive things. Packed up and headed to Flower Warehouse with Naomi and Krissy. It's under new ownership and a different name. Bought some Christmas gifts. Said good bye in the parking lot. Headed for Morgantown. Stopped at the thrift and bought quite a few worship CD's for a dollar. Picked up the jeans Mom dropped off for Phil. Went to BB's and filled up the car with groceries, etc. Called Naomi and told her about the stash of Olay products I found for a fraction of the cost. She was going to go check it out. Remembered in the parking lot that it was Johnny's birthday and called Dad. We talked until I got on the turnpike. When I was about 60 miles from Harrisonburg, signs were warning about a serious accident up ahead. Got off at the 20 mile sign and took 11. Worked well for 16 miles and then there was very slow traffic. Took several hours to get through downtown Harrisonburg. Stopped at Sheetz and Goodwill just to try to stay awake. Talked with Naomi and got her brother's phone number. Then I saw the motel she and I had stayed at. I pulled off, called Phil, and he affirmed my decision to spend the night. I would have still had 2 1/2 hours to drive after the traffic cleared up and I didn't know how long that would be. Eyes were tired. Slept in a King size bed and watched The Voice before falling asleep.

Tues.-Slept pretty well. Had breakfast. Headed for home. Stopped at Krogers to get Susan's grocery list and Walmart and then stopped at the Fire Hall to vote. Got home, unpacked, and realized we missed Susan's sports physical that morning. Called and they reschedule an appt. and we went in. At one point, the nurse practitioner said to Susan, "You are healthy because your mind is healthy." Tetanus shot bothered her for days. Tony S. was here working on a roof near Farmville all of this week. Slept in mancave.

Wed.-Home. Caught up a little with online Christmas gifts. Vacuumed and washed the floors, black from soot that boots around fire trudged in. Philip hunted. Phil got a tractor delivered. Bought it from a neighbor. Susan and Philip to youth. Left early because Philip's stomach was upset.

Thurs.-More catching up. Went to dentist appt. to check implants. Stopped at thrift stores. Found a camo diaper holder hanger. Packed in eve.

Fri.-Went to see Dr. Forand. Met others at church to go to an Encounter weekend. Got there a little late and missed the 'rules' and all in our group seemed to break a few. Teaching on 'Soul Ties' tonight. All of us slept in the gym. Cots, mats, blow up mattresses were lined up neatly in rows. The church women at St. Peter's worked together like an army. Everyone did their job with excellence.

Sat.-Had a full day at Encounter. Freedom kept becoming more free. Made some new friends. Didn't sleep well on my cot tonight.

Sun.-Up very early getting ready and getting things packed together. Had breakfast at 6:45. Had final meeting and then went to the church service which was wonderful. Emily drove Karen, Amanda, and I home. Stopped at Wendy's for late lunch. Gwen met us with our stuff in the church parking lot. Got home close to dark. Fell asleep before I laid my head on my pillow.