Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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.
Hertzler Doings~Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2013
Mon.-Phil had serious pain in lower abdomen today. After calling Judy, we think it is diverticulistis-aggravated by Philip's chili. He got better as the day went on. He's going to lay off the coffee and fiber for awhile. Did some wash and packing. Susan went out to Farmville for some errands, visiting Judy, voice lessons, and basketball practice. She also worked on Math. I went with Phil to see Freeman and Alli's house. I love the lay-out. I'd like a house just like it.
Tues.-Packed and got ready.
Wed.-Headed to Pa. Got to Rosalee's around 3:30 after stopping at Glennwood Food's first. Met Katrina's boyfriend, Steve. He's a keeper. Lovely supper of shipwreck, carrots and peas, broccoli salad, applesauce, banana pudding, and muffins. R and I made noisy expressions and said several things exactly at the same time. Pretty funny. I'm thankful that Rosalee's nightmare of uterine cancer and resulting injuries from surgery which required stents, etc. are finally over although she still has some stiffness in ex-stent area. She has some stiffness in her hip but she keeps going and doesn't complain. We had a great time together. Slept in the guest room-Annika's ex-room-and listened to Father Gilbert mysteries on CD.
Thurs.-Leisurely breakfast in morn. with just the two of us. Went from their to Mom and Dad's. Visited Jonathan and Karen. She told me she reads my blog every day just to keep in touch since neither of us are phone people. Jonathan is really talking. She said that he says with a sigh, "Give me patience!" The little picnic idea that I resorted too when I was sick and vedged out on the sofa but wanted to keep my eye on him...well, he asks his mom if he can 'have a picnic' in the living room. Sorry, Karen, for starting something new. I was in survival mode. Had lunch with Mom, Dad, Anne, and David-the escape artist. Mom served peas and sweet potatoes from her garden and Anne brought pulled BBQ venison. Mom also served her canned red beets and apple crisp. Visited with Debra and saw her sunroom and bought a purse for Naomi and a purse for me.Saw the plans to turn the other side of the house into an apartment for her mother. Got to see Jim, Joe, and Paul too. Interviewed Mom and Dad and got their courtship story written down. Stopped in to see Linda before heading to Naomi's. Naomi brought supper from a genuine Italian restaurant-homemade Stromboli, salad, and soda. We packed up and headed to the beach house. Got there around 9 I think and settled in and then watched the first episode of North and South.
Fri.-Raining. Watched lots of North and South. Had early supper-bloomin' onion and Caesar salad-lobster bisque- at the Crab Trap. Cleared off in the eve. Went shopping and walking on the Boardwalk. Surrounded on every side by a magnificent sunset. Shop owners/workers were coming outside to take pictures.
Sat.-Got a picture from Susan. She shot a deer! Balmy and Sunny. Watched more N/S. Went shopping on Asbury at our favorite Ta-Da store. Found Susan a cute blue and white striped summer top and myself a white lacy sweater and some earrings for someone's Christmas gift. Headed to the beach and sat bundled up on our chairs in the sand and talked. Went to Nonni's Italian Restaurant for supper. Both got Salmon with cream sauce. She got a salad and I got gluten free pasta. The girls remembered us from before. Missed a call from Phil. When we got back, I called him. He told me we had an opportunity to spend more money to make more money. And then he told me how the Alice tractor caught on fire on the way down the lane. He ran to the house. Susan and Philip went back with him. He had to get his phone. Susan ran past the burning tractor to call 911. The gas tank was full. It Boomed when the fire got to it. Freeman heard it at his house. If it hadn't rained the night before, the woods on both sides would have gone up. Brush and trees on both sides were beginning to burn. I think it was Pamplin Fire Co. that came to the rescue. Once again, dear Mickey, our neighbor, comforted Phil by saying, "These things happen." Tractor completely burned up except for some melted pieces along side the road. Meredith heard it on the scanner and she and Sarah made homemade pizza/supper for the family and cleaned everything up while the fam watched a movie. So kind and just what the doctor ordered.
Sun.-Watched more N/S. Walked to the boardwalk and around the block. Several miles of walking. Found some Christmas gifts at the Christmas shop. Naomi and I stood near the waves on the sand and she started singing 'How Great Thou Art.' I joined her, singing alto. It was beautiful. A wonderful Sunday service wrapped up in one song and faithful waves. Came back from the beach. Showered, made lunch of soup and toasted cheese. Watched N/S while towels washed and dried. Finished cleaning and packed up and headed for home. Had some trouble with my GPS. Wouldn't let us change the state. Finally hit 'Go home' and it took us back to Naomi's. I caught up with Ashley and Krissy while Naomi caught up with Mabe. Naomi and I went a bought some more Italian food for supper and watched the end of N/S kind of. She went to bed during the last one and I fast forwarded it so I could see what happened to everyone. A fast silent movie but was too sleepy to stay up. Slept well in Morgan's bed.
Tues.-Packed and got ready.
Wed.-Headed to Pa. Got to Rosalee's around 3:30 after stopping at Glennwood Food's first. Met Katrina's boyfriend, Steve. He's a keeper. Lovely supper of shipwreck, carrots and peas, broccoli salad, applesauce, banana pudding, and muffins. R and I made noisy expressions and said several things exactly at the same time. Pretty funny. I'm thankful that Rosalee's nightmare of uterine cancer and resulting injuries from surgery which required stents, etc. are finally over although she still has some stiffness in ex-stent area. She has some stiffness in her hip but she keeps going and doesn't complain. We had a great time together. Slept in the guest room-Annika's ex-room-and listened to Father Gilbert mysteries on CD.
Thurs.-Leisurely breakfast in morn. with just the two of us. Went from their to Mom and Dad's. Visited Jonathan and Karen. She told me she reads my blog every day just to keep in touch since neither of us are phone people. Jonathan is really talking. She said that he says with a sigh, "Give me patience!" The little picnic idea that I resorted too when I was sick and vedged out on the sofa but wanted to keep my eye on him...well, he asks his mom if he can 'have a picnic' in the living room. Sorry, Karen, for starting something new. I was in survival mode. Had lunch with Mom, Dad, Anne, and David-the escape artist. Mom served peas and sweet potatoes from her garden and Anne brought pulled BBQ venison. Mom also served her canned red beets and apple crisp. Visited with Debra and saw her sunroom and bought a purse for Naomi and a purse for me.Saw the plans to turn the other side of the house into an apartment for her mother. Got to see Jim, Joe, and Paul too. Interviewed Mom and Dad and got their courtship story written down. Stopped in to see Linda before heading to Naomi's. Naomi brought supper from a genuine Italian restaurant-homemade Stromboli, salad, and soda. We packed up and headed to the beach house. Got there around 9 I think and settled in and then watched the first episode of North and South.
Fri.-Raining. Watched lots of North and South. Had early supper-bloomin' onion and Caesar salad-lobster bisque- at the Crab Trap. Cleared off in the eve. Went shopping and walking on the Boardwalk. Surrounded on every side by a magnificent sunset. Shop owners/workers were coming outside to take pictures.
Sat.-Got a picture from Susan. She shot a deer! Balmy and Sunny. Watched more N/S. Went shopping on Asbury at our favorite Ta-Da store. Found Susan a cute blue and white striped summer top and myself a white lacy sweater and some earrings for someone's Christmas gift. Headed to the beach and sat bundled up on our chairs in the sand and talked. Went to Nonni's Italian Restaurant for supper. Both got Salmon with cream sauce. She got a salad and I got gluten free pasta. The girls remembered us from before. Missed a call from Phil. When we got back, I called him. He told me we had an opportunity to spend more money to make more money. And then he told me how the Alice tractor caught on fire on the way down the lane. He ran to the house. Susan and Philip went back with him. He had to get his phone. Susan ran past the burning tractor to call 911. The gas tank was full. It Boomed when the fire got to it. Freeman heard it at his house. If it hadn't rained the night before, the woods on both sides would have gone up. Brush and trees on both sides were beginning to burn. I think it was Pamplin Fire Co. that came to the rescue. Once again, dear Mickey, our neighbor, comforted Phil by saying, "These things happen." Tractor completely burned up except for some melted pieces along side the road. Meredith heard it on the scanner and she and Sarah made homemade pizza/supper for the family and cleaned everything up while the fam watched a movie. So kind and just what the doctor ordered.
Sun.-Watched more N/S. Walked to the boardwalk and around the block. Several miles of walking. Found some Christmas gifts at the Christmas shop. Naomi and I stood near the waves on the sand and she started singing 'How Great Thou Art.' I joined her, singing alto. It was beautiful. A wonderful Sunday service wrapped up in one song and faithful waves. Came back from the beach. Showered, made lunch of soup and toasted cheese. Watched N/S while towels washed and dried. Finished cleaning and packed up and headed for home. Had some trouble with my GPS. Wouldn't let us change the state. Finally hit 'Go home' and it took us back to Naomi's. I caught up with Ashley and Krissy while Naomi caught up with Mabe. Naomi and I went a bought some more Italian food for supper and watched the end of N/S kind of. She went to bed during the last one and I fast forwarded it so I could see what happened to everyone. A fast silent movie but was too sleepy to stay up. Slept well in Morgan's bed.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Hertzler Doings~Oct. 21-27, 2013
Mon.-Slept in until 8. Did a little wash and some other stuff. Still in a lot of jaw pain from dental surgery. Talked on the phone for the first time today. It's true that happiness is happier once you've known great sorrow. So I think that not having severe pain will be much more of a joy since I've known severe pain. Susan had basketball practice today and ran some errands in Farmville. Pigs got out yesterday and ran like a gang through our yard, rooting up the grass and causing general havoc. Chi Alpha is coming Sat. and I hope their poop jobs disintegrate a little. (The pigs poop jobs, that is.) Michael is very busy with school. 18 credits this semester. The guys put the windows in Freeman's house today. Davi is banned to the outside cage this evening since she checked out the pig droppings too closely. Candles are burning to help eliminate her odorous remains or should I say the remains of her odor. It's going to get cold this week. I'll have to cover up the lettuce in our cold frame.
Tues.-Another day of hanging in there with the pain. Had a nice Happy Birthday Rosalee chat with her. Susan, I realize, needs to cook something before she studies. Today, she sliced some cabbage, drizzled it with oil, sprinkled it with garlic salt, and broiled it. It was so good. Phil came home for lunch and Philip was home for supper but then went out to see Susan's volleyball game and then to Chi Alpha. I was starting to put together a study notebook for Richard Mayberry's WW1 and discovered that there is already one already made so I ordered one for WW1 and WW11 and saved myself many hours. I just do not 'get' these wars. It's hard to ask questions when you don't get the answers. It is hard to think straight when I'm on so many meds. I noticed that it is hard to clean up clutter too since my brain cannot seem to organize itself. I am praying specific things for our family and for our church and know that God hears me and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I ask or think which is a good thing when one isn't thinking that straight to begin with. It's not dependent on me and how I feel or don't feel. He is the dependable one. He is the faithful one. He is the good one.
Wed.-Susan drove us to Richmond for my dentist appt. He says things look good but I may have a hemotoma on the right side. Gave me two more prescriptions for antibiotic and pain meds. Went to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Home Goods. Susan and Philip went to YG in the eve.
Thurs.-Went to Susan's last volleyball game in the eve. They played well but lost.
Fri.-Did some cleaning up outside and inside. Tommy here today. Susan mowed, cleaned, packed, cooked, invented, and went to youth retreat for an overnighter. Philip had BUCK night and Sarah, Jordan, and Michael went out to Lynchburg for the eve. Michael had an aviation presentation at Liberty and also had a philosophy paper due. 18 credits is keeping him scrambling. Lucy knew Susan was leaving today and looked at her reproachfully. Davi was also mourning but was much happier when Phil came home. I'm not sure if I wrote this before but the day I had my surgery, Lucy was really worried about me and wanted to crawl up beside me in bed. We put a sheet on the comforter and she snuggled next to me for a good 20 min. without Susan in the room. I don't remember any of it but the sweetness of her trying to get up to me and be near me just like she comforts Susan.
Sat-Cleaned house, etc. and got ready for Chi Alpha to come in afternoon/eve. Philip made his famous chili. They played volleyball, checked out the cows and pigs, played the tubular Frisbee game, roasted marshmallows, ate caramel corn, sat around the fire, had a gator ride or two, etc. Jenny and the girls came also and Susan brought Savannah and Harvest back with her from the retreat. My highlight was getting to know little Hannah and the strength of her delightful personality.
Sun.-Great teaching on facing our fears and living in the realm of faith rather than in the little land of fear. Susan and I went to La Parota while Phil helped Steve with some church business. Came home and watched a Food movie with Phil and Susan-documentary on where our food comes from. Took a nap. Susan went to Julie's for a party. Phil and I read and played with Davi. Michael was with Sarah all day and Philip just got home after being away all day. It's nice to look up on stage and see both Freeman and Philip playing the guitar.
Tues.-Another day of hanging in there with the pain. Had a nice Happy Birthday Rosalee chat with her. Susan, I realize, needs to cook something before she studies. Today, she sliced some cabbage, drizzled it with oil, sprinkled it with garlic salt, and broiled it. It was so good. Phil came home for lunch and Philip was home for supper but then went out to see Susan's volleyball game and then to Chi Alpha. I was starting to put together a study notebook for Richard Mayberry's WW1 and discovered that there is already one already made so I ordered one for WW1 and WW11 and saved myself many hours. I just do not 'get' these wars. It's hard to ask questions when you don't get the answers. It is hard to think straight when I'm on so many meds. I noticed that it is hard to clean up clutter too since my brain cannot seem to organize itself. I am praying specific things for our family and for our church and know that God hears me and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I ask or think which is a good thing when one isn't thinking that straight to begin with. It's not dependent on me and how I feel or don't feel. He is the dependable one. He is the faithful one. He is the good one.
Wed.-Susan drove us to Richmond for my dentist appt. He says things look good but I may have a hemotoma on the right side. Gave me two more prescriptions for antibiotic and pain meds. Went to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Home Goods. Susan and Philip went to YG in the eve.
Thurs.-Went to Susan's last volleyball game in the eve. They played well but lost.
Fri.-Did some cleaning up outside and inside. Tommy here today. Susan mowed, cleaned, packed, cooked, invented, and went to youth retreat for an overnighter. Philip had BUCK night and Sarah, Jordan, and Michael went out to Lynchburg for the eve. Michael had an aviation presentation at Liberty and also had a philosophy paper due. 18 credits is keeping him scrambling. Lucy knew Susan was leaving today and looked at her reproachfully. Davi was also mourning but was much happier when Phil came home. I'm not sure if I wrote this before but the day I had my surgery, Lucy was really worried about me and wanted to crawl up beside me in bed. We put a sheet on the comforter and she snuggled next to me for a good 20 min. without Susan in the room. I don't remember any of it but the sweetness of her trying to get up to me and be near me just like she comforts Susan.
Sat-Cleaned house, etc. and got ready for Chi Alpha to come in afternoon/eve. Philip made his famous chili. They played volleyball, checked out the cows and pigs, played the tubular Frisbee game, roasted marshmallows, ate caramel corn, sat around the fire, had a gator ride or two, etc. Jenny and the girls came also and Susan brought Savannah and Harvest back with her from the retreat. My highlight was getting to know little Hannah and the strength of her delightful personality.
Sun.-Great teaching on facing our fears and living in the realm of faith rather than in the little land of fear. Susan and I went to La Parota while Phil helped Steve with some church business. Came home and watched a Food movie with Phil and Susan-documentary on where our food comes from. Took a nap. Susan went to Julie's for a party. Phil and I read and played with Davi. Michael was with Sarah all day and Philip just got home after being away all day. It's nice to look up on stage and see both Freeman and Philip playing the guitar.
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