Mon.-Stopped at Waffle House and had a cheesesteak omelet and hashbrowns with sausage gravy. Phil took us to Sanibel island and we walked along the beach and gathered shells. (We got a ticket for parking illegally even though we didn't park right where the no parking sign stood.) It was a lovely time. We stopped for an ice tea and left the island after relaxing there several hours. We drove into Sarasota and then out again. Stopped at a Chik-fillet and drove north all afternnoon. There is a winter storm warning for Pamplin Va. until tomorrow afternoon. It's 85 here. Slightly sunburned.
Tues.-Spent last night at Country Inn and Suites near the southern border of Georgia. Phil got us a king size bed with a Jacuzzi in the room. Continental breakfast. Headed north. Listed to 8 Andy Andrew's CD's on the Traveler's Gifts. Got home around 6. Did some wash and put things away.
Wed.-Happy 18th birthday to Susan! Made a peanut butter pie for her cake and chilled it. Went with Alli out to Appomattox. On our trip, my tooth crown came loose and I almost swallowed it. Thankfully, I did not, and Dr. Harvey put it back on during his lunch break. My dentist is also the mayor of Appomattox. Alli found something for Nathan to wear at the wedding. Came home and vacuumed and washed floors and made 5 pizzas. Michael made the dough, browned the sausage and bacon earlier in the day. We had a wonderful family night, celebrating Susan, and sharing with her our love, appreciations, blessing, and our 18 year old memories. It was a significant happy night.
Thurs.-Happy Birthday Judy O.! It's been a weathery kind of day. First rain, then freezing rain, snow, then freezing rain, then snow again. Phil, Alli, Michael-all out in it and had to travel carefully. Philip is still out. It took Michael 1 1/2 hours to come home from Liberty. Usually takes 45. Alli took N to doctor for his check up. Had to travel slowly in back roads. Pa. is getting hit with snow. Both dogs are in the house. Susan and I watched two movies. 'First Wives Club' and 'How to lose a guy in 10 days.' Didn't get much done today. Just chillaxing. Lindsay and I were messaging writing news. Great fun and exciting. I said something about a 'real writer' and she said, "You are a real writer. You're in the Bible!" Something like that. (Mom's Devo. Bible)
Fri.-Clothes are too tight. I shouldn't be eating a bag of malted milk easter eggs. Finally found something somewhat comfortable to wear to a wedding tomorrow. Got some other things ready. Tidied the house. Cleaned up a corner in our bedroom and got rid of a big bag of trash. Sun melted snow on the lane and off the roof. Puddles everywhere. Wore flipflops outside to do chores. Made a big quiche for a quick breakfast for tomorrow. Entered Chicken Soup for the Soul writing contest yesterday and submitted a Christmas Cookie Story. Guys have Buck Night tonight. Celebrating. Eating pizza. Susan got out to the gym and feels better. Hasn't been feeling great since Wed. Planes are flying low and Davi is barking at them. Nathan is running a lowgrade temp. Only symptom. He giggled when he heard my voice on the phone.
Sat/Sun-Trip up to Pa to attend my nephew, Jordan's wedding. He married lovely Dianah whom we all love.Stopped in at Naomi's around noon on Sat. and she gave us lunch and we used her showers/bedrooms to change for the wedding. Wedding was at Petra and there were so many special moments. I especially liked watching Jordan's face as he watched her come down the aisle and he went to meet her. Her father passed away some time ago. Jonathan and David were ring bearers and they were dressed in suits and wore sunglasses and carried a box with the ring. I think the music went along with their Blues Brother/secret service appearance. Susan and I went to Shady maple to buy fruits and veggies in between the wedding and the reception. The reception was so much fun. Good food. Good company. Great dancing by nephew Brads. I got to hold great niece Lydia and because she was in my arms, I also got to dance. Visited with old friends, Leila L and Ilsa M. Got to Joe and Karen's after 10 I think. Clocks moved forward.
Sun.-Woke up early. Visited with Karen. Susan and Michael over at their cousins for overnight. Philip at Joe and Karen's. Nice breakfast of Karens homemade yogurt and zucchini bread and coffee. Mom and Dad stopped in on their way to church. Michael prayed for Dad and it was a very special time. Freeman came and visited for a little and then Michael and Susan went home with him. Philip went to Rockville Menn. Church to visit some friends and headed home after 3. Phil and I took our time. Visited with Taylor and Logan a little before heading home. Sometimes I feel like I could move back and not skip a beat. I really miss my sister in laws and my mother in law. I wish I could watch David and Jonathan grow up and be there for Karen and Anne as they raise their young boys. I would like to hold Lydia more. So, on the way home I cried, because I miss Karen, Anne, Debra, Linda, and Mom. And Lydia. And all my nieces and nephews and my brother in laws and Phil's dad. And my family, too. And Naomi. And now I'm crying again.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Hertzler Doings~Feb. 23-March 1, 2015
Mon.-Took my time this morning to do wash, exercise, read, visit with Susan and Michael, and then went out to Farmville for several hours. Haven't been out for over a week due to the weather. Went to the bank, P.O., gas station, Judy's, Sleeping Bee, Tractor Supply, and Walmart. Ruthie is back at work at the bank. Uses a wheel chair and has no cast. Should be able to walk by April 1. Michael went out to school. Susan had basketball practice and then the gym. The ground is a slushy mess. One must wear rubber boots to navigate around the yard. The temps are dropping this eve. Some schools were cancelled for the day due to ice and the fact that they were calling for more snow last eve. but I didn't see any.
Tues.-Nathan blessed us with his presence today. What a dear little darling. We all love him so much. I did some wash and made a chicken cashew stir fry. Really tired today. Not sleeping well. Someone I know found life too hard and I believe she is now in the arms of God. But how hard for those who loved her. Caught up with Lindsay a little this morning. I sent her a box for her birthday and she should get it by Thursday. Happy Belated Birthday Lindsay Lou! Talked with Naomi again tonight. One of our friends is dealing with a deep sorrow and we're keeping in touch about that and other things. Michael flew today. Engine Out procedures. The propeller wasn't spinning and he was in the air and took a selfie. Put it on face book. I couldn't watch. Susan had basketball practice. It ran late because they are singing the National Athem for the guys game on Thursday. She is singing some of it by herself. I may have to skip Bible Study Wed. night and go out on Thursday instead.
Wed.-Visited Nathan at his house this morning. He was so tickled. We snuggled and played and when I put on my coat, it really seemed like he tried to take it off. I forgot to say that last week when Nathan was here, I said, "Thank you," to Susan for something and Nathan said, "You're welcome" in his little voice plain as day. I asked Susan if she had said it to sound like him but she hadn't and I really didn't think she had. We tried to set up a similar situation but he didn't bite but we are sure he said "You're welcome." He's been standing for a second or so on his own as well and getting on all fours like he's getting ready to crawl. Right now he does an army crawl and he gets to where he wants to go quite rapidly. I think he's going to be an Olympic swimmer. I worked more in our bedroom cleaning out stuff and also got a pile of clothes ready to go to the consignment shop. Michael went to church. I stayed home because I plan to go out tomorrow eve. and everyone knows that if I get too busy I get unpeaceful. Philip stayed home and we watched a Columbo together and had popcorn. Susan went to the gym and then met Phil for a date at the Babcock House. Her lifting shoes came in the mail and she tried them on and I wouldn't be surprised if she slept with them tonight; she was so happy. I entered a poetry contest today. A children's poem-149 words not counting the 3 word title. $500 first prize plus I get 6 months worth of writer's magazines free for the $15 registration. I couldn't think of a new poem and all of a sudden I thought of the poem I've been singing since Freeman was a baby and that we're singing to Nathan now, having sung it to all his uncles and aunt while they were growing up. I entitled it 'Love Song Lullaby' and it starts out with, "I love you, love you, love you, like a frog loves flies...etc." Three stanzes. Had to erase several 'ands' to bring it back below 150. I hope I win. Please Jesus.
Thurs.-We got at least 4 inches of snow during the night. So wet and beautiful. Phil lost control of his truck and went into a ditch. Someone helped him and Philip get out. Nathan came and brightened our lives while mommy and daddy went grocery shopping. He took a nap with me and it was nice. I cleaned up another corner in our bedroom. Michael, Susan, and Philip played Monopoly Deal in the eve. I made some toasted nut and seed candy with honey and brown sugar and cinnamon. So good.
Fri.-Took some clothes to the consignment shop in Fville and ran some other errands. Made some caramel corn and headed out at 3 in the afternoon with Phil. Headed south. Booked a motel in Florence, NC. Motels full. Had to get a smoking room. Propped the window open with an Aleve bottle. 32 degrees outside. Ate at Cracker Barrel around 9 at night. Headed towards Fl. to visit Logan.
Sat.-Continental Breakfast. Unfriendly travelers. Raining. Lunch at Sonny's BBQ. Stopped in at Fred and Carolyn B's for several hours and had a nice visit with them and some of their friends, Ken and Vanita. Traveled several more hours. Stopped at a motel. Raining. All motels booked. Try 3 exits down they said. Several traffic jams due to accidents. We were one of the three people to get the last three rooms. Ordered in pizza due to all restaurants jammed. Watched part of Oceans 13 and a Ben Stiller movie. Slept well. Woke up at 3:30 and got text about a friend's grandchild having a high fever. Prayed in the middle of the night for my little Logan.
Sun.-Slept in until 7:30 and left hotel around 9. 74 degrees. Overcast. Michael and Susan stayed home from church. Ice expected. One of the accidents on 1-95 was a fatality. On the way to see Punta Gourda we pulled into what we thought was an empty house with acres of orange blossoms. What a heady heavenly fragrance. We connected with our nephew, Logan Hertzler, at Gator Wilderness Camp. He gave us the grand tour and showed us the outdoor buildings where they sleep, cook, craft, study, etc. What a wonderful ministry. He drove us around on a golf cart and stopped to shake down the orange, grapefruit, and kumquat trees. We went out to Punta G. and had sea food. I had the red grouper, sweet potato fries, and salad. Phil and Logan got the tuna. Sushi quality. And it looked completely raw. Watched the beautiful sunset at the bay. Took Logan back to camp and then followed them out to Arcadia. He had booked a motel for us there and paid for it too. "Don't worry about it," said he. When a chief wants to pay, you let the chief pay. Logan is Chief Logan at camp. I've always wanted to adopt him but he has a perfectly great mother and father already.
Tues.-Nathan blessed us with his presence today. What a dear little darling. We all love him so much. I did some wash and made a chicken cashew stir fry. Really tired today. Not sleeping well. Someone I know found life too hard and I believe she is now in the arms of God. But how hard for those who loved her. Caught up with Lindsay a little this morning. I sent her a box for her birthday and she should get it by Thursday. Happy Belated Birthday Lindsay Lou! Talked with Naomi again tonight. One of our friends is dealing with a deep sorrow and we're keeping in touch about that and other things. Michael flew today. Engine Out procedures. The propeller wasn't spinning and he was in the air and took a selfie. Put it on face book. I couldn't watch. Susan had basketball practice. It ran late because they are singing the National Athem for the guys game on Thursday. She is singing some of it by herself. I may have to skip Bible Study Wed. night and go out on Thursday instead.
Wed.-Visited Nathan at his house this morning. He was so tickled. We snuggled and played and when I put on my coat, it really seemed like he tried to take it off. I forgot to say that last week when Nathan was here, I said, "Thank you," to Susan for something and Nathan said, "You're welcome" in his little voice plain as day. I asked Susan if she had said it to sound like him but she hadn't and I really didn't think she had. We tried to set up a similar situation but he didn't bite but we are sure he said "You're welcome." He's been standing for a second or so on his own as well and getting on all fours like he's getting ready to crawl. Right now he does an army crawl and he gets to where he wants to go quite rapidly. I think he's going to be an Olympic swimmer. I worked more in our bedroom cleaning out stuff and also got a pile of clothes ready to go to the consignment shop. Michael went to church. I stayed home because I plan to go out tomorrow eve. and everyone knows that if I get too busy I get unpeaceful. Philip stayed home and we watched a Columbo together and had popcorn. Susan went to the gym and then met Phil for a date at the Babcock House. Her lifting shoes came in the mail and she tried them on and I wouldn't be surprised if she slept with them tonight; she was so happy. I entered a poetry contest today. A children's poem-149 words not counting the 3 word title. $500 first prize plus I get 6 months worth of writer's magazines free for the $15 registration. I couldn't think of a new poem and all of a sudden I thought of the poem I've been singing since Freeman was a baby and that we're singing to Nathan now, having sung it to all his uncles and aunt while they were growing up. I entitled it 'Love Song Lullaby' and it starts out with, "I love you, love you, love you, like a frog loves flies...etc." Three stanzes. Had to erase several 'ands' to bring it back below 150. I hope I win. Please Jesus.
Thurs.-We got at least 4 inches of snow during the night. So wet and beautiful. Phil lost control of his truck and went into a ditch. Someone helped him and Philip get out. Nathan came and brightened our lives while mommy and daddy went grocery shopping. He took a nap with me and it was nice. I cleaned up another corner in our bedroom. Michael, Susan, and Philip played Monopoly Deal in the eve. I made some toasted nut and seed candy with honey and brown sugar and cinnamon. So good.
Fri.-Took some clothes to the consignment shop in Fville and ran some other errands. Made some caramel corn and headed out at 3 in the afternoon with Phil. Headed south. Booked a motel in Florence, NC. Motels full. Had to get a smoking room. Propped the window open with an Aleve bottle. 32 degrees outside. Ate at Cracker Barrel around 9 at night. Headed towards Fl. to visit Logan.
Sat.-Continental Breakfast. Unfriendly travelers. Raining. Lunch at Sonny's BBQ. Stopped in at Fred and Carolyn B's for several hours and had a nice visit with them and some of their friends, Ken and Vanita. Traveled several more hours. Stopped at a motel. Raining. All motels booked. Try 3 exits down they said. Several traffic jams due to accidents. We were one of the three people to get the last three rooms. Ordered in pizza due to all restaurants jammed. Watched part of Oceans 13 and a Ben Stiller movie. Slept well. Woke up at 3:30 and got text about a friend's grandchild having a high fever. Prayed in the middle of the night for my little Logan.
Sun.-Slept in until 7:30 and left hotel around 9. 74 degrees. Overcast. Michael and Susan stayed home from church. Ice expected. One of the accidents on 1-95 was a fatality. On the way to see Punta Gourda we pulled into what we thought was an empty house with acres of orange blossoms. What a heady heavenly fragrance. We connected with our nephew, Logan Hertzler, at Gator Wilderness Camp. He gave us the grand tour and showed us the outdoor buildings where they sleep, cook, craft, study, etc. What a wonderful ministry. He drove us around on a golf cart and stopped to shake down the orange, grapefruit, and kumquat trees. We went out to Punta G. and had sea food. I had the red grouper, sweet potato fries, and salad. Phil and Logan got the tuna. Sushi quality. And it looked completely raw. Watched the beautiful sunset at the bay. Took Logan back to camp and then followed them out to Arcadia. He had booked a motel for us there and paid for it too. "Don't worry about it," said he. When a chief wants to pay, you let the chief pay. Logan is Chief Logan at camp. I've always wanted to adopt him but he has a perfectly great mother and father already.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Hertzler Doings~Feb. 16-22, 2015
Mon.-Made lots of food-quiche, chicken, rice, potatoes, blueberry muffins, etc. to get ready for snow and possible power outages. Went over in morning to help Alli with Nathan so she could get the outside work done. Freeman, Phil, and Philip, are at Culpeper working and staying overnight. It began to softly snow around noon and was coming down hard by mid afternoon. Later, Michael rescued Alli and N in Philip's truck because all three of their carbon monoxide alarms were going off. They spent the night here. It was nice to feel the stirrings of a little guy against my back during the night and in the morning, he snuggled back to sleep in my arms, and I am happy.
Tues.-A lazy day, eating, watching movies, shoveling snow, and playing with Nathan. Guys are coming home tonight.
Wed.-Woke up around 4:30 and had time to myself to read the Bible, study my assertiveness book, and be quiet. Exercised. Phil home. Others went back to Culpeper and had a disappointing day. Phil took Susan to the gym and he went to the Babcock House and had lunch with Peter. Only Philip's truck could get out the lane but he worked on plowing it this eve. Susan was going through her clothes and getting rid of things and so was I. Went through 8 drawers and now they are nice and organized. I made some sesame seed candy. I toasted the seeds-1 1/2 cups-in an iron skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon on medium heat for 5-8 min. until golden brown. Threw in some sea salt. Then added 1/2 cup of honey and stirred that into the seeds and cooked them for about 5 minutes until nice and thick and then spread them on a greased cookie sheet and cut them and let them cool. So delicious. Watched Nacho Libre with Susan tonight. First time I've seen it. Had to really laugh at the song he made up for his nun girlfriend in the wilderness. Phil took a hot bath to try to get some feeling back in his feet. Been outside so long in this terrible cold. Supposed to get -4 tonight. Mickey called and said that they are calling for ice on Saturday and possible power outages. Janelle called and talked for awhile today. Her grandmother in Alberta passed away. Put a box together today for Lindsay and the girls. I think I should do that every month or so.
Thurs.-Three degrees this morning. Philip home and had day off to work on his house. Michael here in the morning and then headed to Liberty. First day he could get out to go to school. Liberty had school yesterday but was canceled for Monday and Tuesday. Freeman dug Susan's car out. I kept plugging away, digging out my room, filling bags to go to a consignment shop, to other's, and to the old house. It's overwhelming to realize I have an old house that needs to be sorted through but hopefully, I can keep doing this every day for a year or two and begin to see light at the end of the tunnel. Michael went from school to worship practice. Susan had a game in Richmond. The roads weren't that great going out. She went to New Life and then rode with Jacob Fisher to the game. J At least that was the plan. (Jacob's mother is Phil's first cousin.) They won! By a lot! 13 wins. Zero losses. Now they are ready for tournaments! Phil put in a new toilet in our bathroom. Ours leaked and the doohinky thing inside was broken. It was nice to visit with Philip for awhile before he headed for bed. Freeman stopped in to give me a hug earlier today before he went home. I love my kids.
Fri.-Another day at home for me. Michael went shopping at the Red Wing Shoe Store in Midlothian and bought himself a pair of really great boots. Susan cleaned out and organized the tea cupboard, did some wash, went to bball practice, got groceries, and went to the gym. The guys worked on the Wright's garage. I made some food, relaxed with Michael and Monk in the afternoon, and organized my green sewing drawers-something I hadn't done since I was 16 probably. In the eve. I watched a movie with Phil. Today's highlight was catching up with Lindsay on face book's chatify.
Sat.-Started snowing...freezing rain...wintry mix. Had Nathan while Alli and Freeman got groceries and Alli and N stayed while Freeman cut and loaded two haulings of firewood. Susan did some baking. Michael and Philip went shopping for a dinner they are serving tomorrow. Phil worked over at the Lawlers and on the farm and over at HV. In the eve. the three played some card games and then we all watched a Pink Panther movie. Found out that a friend passed away on Wed. in Pa. Nobody seems to know the details yet. She was only 59 and although she wasn't a close friend, I always liked her and she always was kind to me about my writing. Another friend is in the hospital far from home in need of blood and surgery. Jesus, thank you for being here. Being near. What would we ever do without you?
Sun.-Roads were bad and SS was cancelled. After Michael and Philip got to the end of the lane in Philip's four-wheel drive truck with lots of weight in the back, Michael called, and said it had taken 'all that time' just to get out the lane. A sheet of ice and the road was not much better. Philip buckled up and drove 20 mph. We decided to stay home and had home church which was really nice. We took naps and then visited with Philip and Michael while they made a Valentine Dinner for the single ladies at church. Freeman, Alli, and Nathan came over for a visit as well. Susan went with them to the dinner and Phil and I watched 'The Notebook' and it made us both so sad but one of us was more expressive about that sadness than the other. Guys and Susan had a great time.
Tues.-A lazy day, eating, watching movies, shoveling snow, and playing with Nathan. Guys are coming home tonight.
Wed.-Woke up around 4:30 and had time to myself to read the Bible, study my assertiveness book, and be quiet. Exercised. Phil home. Others went back to Culpeper and had a disappointing day. Phil took Susan to the gym and he went to the Babcock House and had lunch with Peter. Only Philip's truck could get out the lane but he worked on plowing it this eve. Susan was going through her clothes and getting rid of things and so was I. Went through 8 drawers and now they are nice and organized. I made some sesame seed candy. I toasted the seeds-1 1/2 cups-in an iron skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon on medium heat for 5-8 min. until golden brown. Threw in some sea salt. Then added 1/2 cup of honey and stirred that into the seeds and cooked them for about 5 minutes until nice and thick and then spread them on a greased cookie sheet and cut them and let them cool. So delicious. Watched Nacho Libre with Susan tonight. First time I've seen it. Had to really laugh at the song he made up for his nun girlfriend in the wilderness. Phil took a hot bath to try to get some feeling back in his feet. Been outside so long in this terrible cold. Supposed to get -4 tonight. Mickey called and said that they are calling for ice on Saturday and possible power outages. Janelle called and talked for awhile today. Her grandmother in Alberta passed away. Put a box together today for Lindsay and the girls. I think I should do that every month or so.
Thurs.-Three degrees this morning. Philip home and had day off to work on his house. Michael here in the morning and then headed to Liberty. First day he could get out to go to school. Liberty had school yesterday but was canceled for Monday and Tuesday. Freeman dug Susan's car out. I kept plugging away, digging out my room, filling bags to go to a consignment shop, to other's, and to the old house. It's overwhelming to realize I have an old house that needs to be sorted through but hopefully, I can keep doing this every day for a year or two and begin to see light at the end of the tunnel. Michael went from school to worship practice. Susan had a game in Richmond. The roads weren't that great going out. She went to New Life and then rode with Jacob Fisher to the game. J At least that was the plan. (Jacob's mother is Phil's first cousin.) They won! By a lot! 13 wins. Zero losses. Now they are ready for tournaments! Phil put in a new toilet in our bathroom. Ours leaked and the doohinky thing inside was broken. It was nice to visit with Philip for awhile before he headed for bed. Freeman stopped in to give me a hug earlier today before he went home. I love my kids.
Fri.-Another day at home for me. Michael went shopping at the Red Wing Shoe Store in Midlothian and bought himself a pair of really great boots. Susan cleaned out and organized the tea cupboard, did some wash, went to bball practice, got groceries, and went to the gym. The guys worked on the Wright's garage. I made some food, relaxed with Michael and Monk in the afternoon, and organized my green sewing drawers-something I hadn't done since I was 16 probably. In the eve. I watched a movie with Phil. Today's highlight was catching up with Lindsay on face book's chatify.
Sat.-Started snowing...freezing rain...wintry mix. Had Nathan while Alli and Freeman got groceries and Alli and N stayed while Freeman cut and loaded two haulings of firewood. Susan did some baking. Michael and Philip went shopping for a dinner they are serving tomorrow. Phil worked over at the Lawlers and on the farm and over at HV. In the eve. the three played some card games and then we all watched a Pink Panther movie. Found out that a friend passed away on Wed. in Pa. Nobody seems to know the details yet. She was only 59 and although she wasn't a close friend, I always liked her and she always was kind to me about my writing. Another friend is in the hospital far from home in need of blood and surgery. Jesus, thank you for being here. Being near. What would we ever do without you?
Sun.-Roads were bad and SS was cancelled. After Michael and Philip got to the end of the lane in Philip's four-wheel drive truck with lots of weight in the back, Michael called, and said it had taken 'all that time' just to get out the lane. A sheet of ice and the road was not much better. Philip buckled up and drove 20 mph. We decided to stay home and had home church which was really nice. We took naps and then visited with Philip and Michael while they made a Valentine Dinner for the single ladies at church. Freeman, Alli, and Nathan came over for a visit as well. Susan went with them to the dinner and Phil and I watched 'The Notebook' and it made us both so sad but one of us was more expressive about that sadness than the other. Guys and Susan had a great time.
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