Mon.-Phil and guys started working a job in Chesterfield today. Johnny left around 8:30 as did Susan and I. Dropped her car off at Bailey's and we picked out a new fridge at Poulston's since ours died yesterday. Johnny took it all apart since he 'knows' this stuff but it was unfixable. Came home and Susan packed and we waited for the fridge to arrive so we could go out to Farmville to get her car, run errands, go to the gym (Susan), and head to New Life for the Basketball Potluck Supper. Good times. Came home and realized that the Amtrak ticked was bringing Susan home two days later than we expected with a 5 hour layover. Cancelled it. Will have to figure something else out. Didn't sleep really well.
Tues.-Got up early. Susan and Michael left around 7 to go to Lynchburg to get ready to fly. Michael is flying Susan to Kentucky to see Makenzie. It is his birthday gift to her. Lynn will pick them up at the Moorehead airport and take them to Pasquali's for lunch and then back to their place and then back out to the airport around 4. Michael will leave Susan there and head for home all by himself. I am home alone for the first time in a long time and I have so many things I want to do. Cleaning, phone calls, writing, preparing for Grams and More, etc. And it's to be 70 today. I need to do something outside. I don't know where to begin.
Had a great day. Vacuumed and washed floors. Did 5 loads of laundry. Caught up on phone with CJ, Lindsay, Dianna, and Judy. Cleaned my desk. Worked in garden out front. Picked up trash outside. Sat in the sun. Filled out Publishing Clearing House papers-hoping to win a lot of money to do wonders with it-caught up with Phil, brought in summer clothes, took a gator ride, etc. Michael is now home. Total flight time to KY and back was under 5 hours. He said that Susan and Makenzie were so happy to be together and he was glad that he could make it happen for them. Johnny's eye compound was taken over by someone and now they want to rent out the building and sell the water. Distressing. He called Pastor Bill and he prayed for him right away and was headed into staff meeting and I imagine they prayed for him there as well. So little he can do in the natural from so far away.
Wed.-Had a lovely day in the town of Farmville. Mack cut my hair and when he was finished he said, "There you go, Hot Stuff." And I loved it. But I tried to hide my silly grin. Then I met DDF at Riverside Café. We talked and talked and I just love her. Then I stopped at Judy's and had the munchies and held Gracie and Dane and didn't want to leave. Went to Belk's and found a few things on a double sale. Stopped at the bank and Walmart and came home. Phil and I soon left to go back to Farmville for a date to see 'Son of God' at the Sunchase Theatre. Only about 8 of us were in there. My longing to really see Him just got worse. This date was Phil's idea. I think I will create the next one and maybe we'll take turns. We had a great evening.
Thurs.-Michael made some caramel corn for a friend who had foot surgery. He's taking it over to them tonight. The guys were working on fencing in this frigid windy weather. So cold. I made carrot cake cupcakes for Grams and More and made a quiche for supper. Also did wash and took care of Lucy and the chickens. The winds were blowing trees down around Philip while he was on his property yesterday and he got out of there. We lost power yesterday for 2 hours but it was while we were at the theatre so we didn't even realize it. Except for the fact that Philip called during the movie to find out where we were and Phil answered it. Philip didn't see the note on the counter telling him where we were because the lights were out. Freeman is paying attention to Lucy and she seems to be surviving without Susan. She looks around for her in the mornings. Poor little doggy. Susan is having a happy time at Makenzie's. I 'talked' with her on fb for just a little bit today.
Fri.-Alli spent the day here nursing a kidney stone while I made a big batch of sweet dough and made pizza, bread sticks, cinnamon rolls, and donuts. It was a lovely day.
Sat.-Grams and More today. Had a great time with about 18-20 ladies. Sang hymns, did a sewing project, played Pick One, shared in a terrific potluck lunch, heard some dear ladies sharing about their lives, played a great get-acquainted game, and relaxed. Came home and cleaned the house and did some wash.
Sun.-Left earlier than we had planned to pick up Susan in Beckley since weather was coming earlier to KY. Got home between 6-7. Traffic tied up. Snowing. 33 degrees.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Hertzler Doings~March 3-9, 2014
Mon.-Rain turned to freezing rain turned to blizzard snow. Susan not feeling so well. Slept a lot. I'm working on cleaning up clutter. Liberty was cancelled. Freeman and Philip saw an accident on their way home from Jamerson's and parked in a safe place and checked on her. She was shook up and her car was in an accordion shape after spinning around and hitting guardrails on either side. Guys are working on the barn today. It's almost 3 and the snow has increased again. It's beautiful. I love it. I think my mother loved every kind of weather because I do too.
Tues.-Michael couldn't make it out the lane. Tail end started going to cliff. He got out and pushed it back and came back home. So glad drama was cancelled and that Susan didn't try to go up that hill. Guys are working in barn, moving freezers to one place. Susan decided to make some goodies for Alli. She's still feeling sick and it's her 17th Birthday! She was born on a snowy day. I'm so glad she was born. I love her and all of my kids so much. Philip got us the new Lone Ranger from the Red Box and we watched it together in the eve. I was cleaning out cupboards most of the day. Feels good.
Wed.-Started making Sunday's lunch. Also made quiche for lunch and turkey burger, rice, and green beans for supper. Did a little cleaning but the guys were in and out all day taking our old shower out and putting a new shower in. When they went under the double wide they found that the shower had not been hooked up. What a mess. Philip and Susan went out to youth and Michael came home and visited with Phil and I for awhile. Judy went into the hospital last night with some health troubles. Hope to visit her tomorrow.
Thurs.-Guys worked around here today. Took Susan out to Farmville to get her car at Bailey's. She got her hair trimmed, went to the chiro., then to the gym, while I stopped in to see Judy for a second and got groceries. Michael spent the evening with a friend. Philip went to worship practice. He is encouraged with J's word to him. Phil, Susan, and I, watched a whole disc of Monk.
Fri.-Guys made sausage, sausage gravy, and homemade biscuits for breakfast. Freezing rain and snow have left a treacherous coating everywhere. Ground is white. Birds can't get into their feeders so I've sprinkled food on the deck railing. The wind ruffs up their feathers and they look like they are having a bad hair day. Susan and I made 7 layer salad for the African mission team reunion this eve. Johnny Brynan is on his way down to spend the weekend with us. I'm doing wash, cooking two chickens, tidying the house, etc. Susan is going to make some peanut butter eggs. Guys are working on fences around here while the weather comes down. I'm hoping we don't have to cancel gathering this eve. (We did.) Johnny arrived safely and we had a pleasant afternoon/eve. visiting and catching up with the latest in his life. He asked about each of the kids and they told him what they were doing. Alli and Freeman came over and had supper and visited for awhile. Johnny and Phil checked traps and Johnny looked at his rocks. They are two peas in a pod and share such rich history. Both love snakes, trapping, rock collecting, arrowhead hunting, God, and adventures. Johnny remembered a story Phil told him when they were thirteen about digging a hole and finding a Christmas tree shaped arrow head. Phil still has that arrowhead. It's nice to have someone so interested in his rocks. He remembers where he found each one. Michael's been playing the guitar, Philip's looking at his phone, and Susan is communicating with a friend. Earlier, Freeman and Susan were tousling, The Three Stooges were playing, Michael was playing guitar, people were talking, I was giving Alli a backrub, and everyone was doing their own thing with someone and Johnny said, "There is so much energy in every corner." I love my family. Such a happy day. It's good to have Johnny here too. He is Phil's longest and oldest friend. He is planning to come down for the Pig Roast before he goes back to Kenya.
Sat.-Phil and Johnny went down to see Phil's cousin, Dennis, in NC. Johnny was so encouraged by Dennis. We cleaned up around here and got ready for tomorrow's meal. Susan went out to the gym and met us in the evening at Helton's for a Kenya Mission Team Reunion. (I had written everything about the weekend earlier but for some reason it didn't 'keep.' This will be a shortened version.) Johnny showed pictures and shared about his life. He is going to start using face book to keep in touch with the team, etc.
Sun.-Clocks spring forward. Good church service. Went to SS for the first time in awhile. Dianna is a great teacher and loves to teach. McIntoshes came for lunch as did Pastor Alvin to meet Johnny. I served chicken curry with rice with 10 toppings. Great time. Nice relaxing evening.
Tues.-Michael couldn't make it out the lane. Tail end started going to cliff. He got out and pushed it back and came back home. So glad drama was cancelled and that Susan didn't try to go up that hill. Guys are working in barn, moving freezers to one place. Susan decided to make some goodies for Alli. She's still feeling sick and it's her 17th Birthday! She was born on a snowy day. I'm so glad she was born. I love her and all of my kids so much. Philip got us the new Lone Ranger from the Red Box and we watched it together in the eve. I was cleaning out cupboards most of the day. Feels good.
Wed.-Started making Sunday's lunch. Also made quiche for lunch and turkey burger, rice, and green beans for supper. Did a little cleaning but the guys were in and out all day taking our old shower out and putting a new shower in. When they went under the double wide they found that the shower had not been hooked up. What a mess. Philip and Susan went out to youth and Michael came home and visited with Phil and I for awhile. Judy went into the hospital last night with some health troubles. Hope to visit her tomorrow.
Thurs.-Guys worked around here today. Took Susan out to Farmville to get her car at Bailey's. She got her hair trimmed, went to the chiro., then to the gym, while I stopped in to see Judy for a second and got groceries. Michael spent the evening with a friend. Philip went to worship practice. He is encouraged with J's word to him. Phil, Susan, and I, watched a whole disc of Monk.
Fri.-Guys made sausage, sausage gravy, and homemade biscuits for breakfast. Freezing rain and snow have left a treacherous coating everywhere. Ground is white. Birds can't get into their feeders so I've sprinkled food on the deck railing. The wind ruffs up their feathers and they look like they are having a bad hair day. Susan and I made 7 layer salad for the African mission team reunion this eve. Johnny Brynan is on his way down to spend the weekend with us. I'm doing wash, cooking two chickens, tidying the house, etc. Susan is going to make some peanut butter eggs. Guys are working on fences around here while the weather comes down. I'm hoping we don't have to cancel gathering this eve. (We did.) Johnny arrived safely and we had a pleasant afternoon/eve. visiting and catching up with the latest in his life. He asked about each of the kids and they told him what they were doing. Alli and Freeman came over and had supper and visited for awhile. Johnny and Phil checked traps and Johnny looked at his rocks. They are two peas in a pod and share such rich history. Both love snakes, trapping, rock collecting, arrowhead hunting, God, and adventures. Johnny remembered a story Phil told him when they were thirteen about digging a hole and finding a Christmas tree shaped arrow head. Phil still has that arrowhead. It's nice to have someone so interested in his rocks. He remembers where he found each one. Michael's been playing the guitar, Philip's looking at his phone, and Susan is communicating with a friend. Earlier, Freeman and Susan were tousling, The Three Stooges were playing, Michael was playing guitar, people were talking, I was giving Alli a backrub, and everyone was doing their own thing with someone and Johnny said, "There is so much energy in every corner." I love my family. Such a happy day. It's good to have Johnny here too. He is Phil's longest and oldest friend. He is planning to come down for the Pig Roast before he goes back to Kenya.
Sat.-Phil and Johnny went down to see Phil's cousin, Dennis, in NC. Johnny was so encouraged by Dennis. We cleaned up around here and got ready for tomorrow's meal. Susan went out to the gym and met us in the evening at Helton's for a Kenya Mission Team Reunion. (I had written everything about the weekend earlier but for some reason it didn't 'keep.' This will be a shortened version.) Johnny showed pictures and shared about his life. He is going to start using face book to keep in touch with the team, etc.
Sun.-Clocks spring forward. Good church service. Went to SS for the first time in awhile. Dianna is a great teacher and loves to teach. McIntoshes came for lunch as did Pastor Alvin to meet Johnny. I served chicken curry with rice with 10 toppings. Great time. Nice relaxing evening.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Hertzler Doings~Feb. 24-Mar.2, 2014
Mon.-A good catch up day. Wash. Unpacking. Cleaning old house. Cooking. Exercising/walking in this beautiful weather. My mouth, body, and soul and spirit are quiet. Met Phil in App, with car. Needs to get fixed. Alli came over and we planned her shower. Susan out to town with basketball practice and gym and groceries, etc. Hope to get to bed early again tonight. Michael passed his instrumental rating stage check test today. Studying tonight. Thankful that Phil made me breakfast and called me 'Sweetheart' on the phone. He pretty much does both of those every day. Thankful for the worship songs that were being sung in the house when I walked in the door. Thankful for my beautiful daughter who was singing them while she baked three kinds of healthy goodies. Thankful for a cleaning plan for the old house. Thankful that about 1/5 of the people we invited to the party have already responded positively.
Tues.-Got everything together to can vegetable soup tomorrow. Put meat in crockpot and will cook through the night. All the veggies are in the cooler in the house. Still playing catch up. Went to Susan's game in the eve. We were all there. Freeman and Philip were quite loud as was their mother. Philip and Scotty painted Susan's number 24 on their faces. Matthew and Austin were there to watch her play too. Jenny's family was there to cheer her on. A lot of yelling going on for family members from family members. Baby Boy didn't like the whistle and kicked about too much. The New Life Lions triumphed again. What a game. What a rush.
Wed.-Been canning all day. Will have to finish tomorrow. At least 50 jars till it's all said and done. Plus three jars I decided to use for supper since a jar broke and those jars were getting all messed up with soup in the canner. Canner and pressure cooker working hard. Remaining jars to can are in a cooler with ice. Did some email work for Grams and More. Caught up with Betty G. somewhat. Made a cake for the tea party tomorrow with Lori and Teresa but Lori's son needs to get to the ER tomorrow to check out why he has so much chest pain. Lord, please heal this young man. Susan cleaned over at Happy Valley. PR was there and she said he was whistling as he came out the door.
Thurs.-Finished canning. Took Susan and two others to their game in Richmond. Followed the Landis'. Lost their game. Sad times. Went to Golden Corral and fed our sorrows.
Fri.-Playing catch up. Was busy studying for Encounter for about 2-3 weeks and didn't notice dirt. But today, my eyes were opened. Washed soup jars. Phil put them up on shelves for me. Made at least 53 quarts of soup. Cleaning house and washing clothes. Birds were thankful for the new food in their bird feeders. Susan ran some errands in town. Philip finished dog pen. Freeman's been at a worship conference in Fla. with some other guys from church. Michael passed his flying test today. Is now licensed to fly in bad weather. Pa. is supposed to get 4-8 more inches of snow next Tues. I feel sorry for them. Naomi will escape it with their trip to FL.
Sat.-Busy day decluttering and cleaning. I wish I had a personal assistant who would clean and declutter and organize my life. Susan cleaned her room and bathroom and did jobs and packed up the truck with chairs and food and blankets for her party later and went to Appomattox with Julie for drama practice. Colton came back with them. Matthew and Isaac came around 6 and Claire, Molly, and Mary came soon afterwards. They are partying with a bonfire and hot dogs and s'mores. All of them know each other and Susan will have a bigger birthday party in May when others can come and play volleyball, etc. I'm so proud of my girl and for who she is and the way she does what she does. Philip, Michael, and Jordan butchered a pig today. Phil spread black dirt all day long. Dog pen is finished and Lucy spent most of the day in it. So much bigger and nicer.
Sun.-Jenny preached and it was good. Feel like I need to go somewhere and catch up with my soul. Or let my soul catch up with itself. Had a relaxing afternoon. Everyone here in the evening for hot fudge sundae cake and ice cream to celebrate Susan's 17th birthday. Went around and blessed her with kind words. Played Apples to Apples. Began raining around midnight.
Tues.-Got everything together to can vegetable soup tomorrow. Put meat in crockpot and will cook through the night. All the veggies are in the cooler in the house. Still playing catch up. Went to Susan's game in the eve. We were all there. Freeman and Philip were quite loud as was their mother. Philip and Scotty painted Susan's number 24 on their faces. Matthew and Austin were there to watch her play too. Jenny's family was there to cheer her on. A lot of yelling going on for family members from family members. Baby Boy didn't like the whistle and kicked about too much. The New Life Lions triumphed again. What a game. What a rush.
Wed.-Been canning all day. Will have to finish tomorrow. At least 50 jars till it's all said and done. Plus three jars I decided to use for supper since a jar broke and those jars were getting all messed up with soup in the canner. Canner and pressure cooker working hard. Remaining jars to can are in a cooler with ice. Did some email work for Grams and More. Caught up with Betty G. somewhat. Made a cake for the tea party tomorrow with Lori and Teresa but Lori's son needs to get to the ER tomorrow to check out why he has so much chest pain. Lord, please heal this young man. Susan cleaned over at Happy Valley. PR was there and she said he was whistling as he came out the door.
Thurs.-Finished canning. Took Susan and two others to their game in Richmond. Followed the Landis'. Lost their game. Sad times. Went to Golden Corral and fed our sorrows.
Fri.-Playing catch up. Was busy studying for Encounter for about 2-3 weeks and didn't notice dirt. But today, my eyes were opened. Washed soup jars. Phil put them up on shelves for me. Made at least 53 quarts of soup. Cleaning house and washing clothes. Birds were thankful for the new food in their bird feeders. Susan ran some errands in town. Philip finished dog pen. Freeman's been at a worship conference in Fla. with some other guys from church. Michael passed his flying test today. Is now licensed to fly in bad weather. Pa. is supposed to get 4-8 more inches of snow next Tues. I feel sorry for them. Naomi will escape it with their trip to FL.
Sat.-Busy day decluttering and cleaning. I wish I had a personal assistant who would clean and declutter and organize my life. Susan cleaned her room and bathroom and did jobs and packed up the truck with chairs and food and blankets for her party later and went to Appomattox with Julie for drama practice. Colton came back with them. Matthew and Isaac came around 6 and Claire, Molly, and Mary came soon afterwards. They are partying with a bonfire and hot dogs and s'mores. All of them know each other and Susan will have a bigger birthday party in May when others can come and play volleyball, etc. I'm so proud of my girl and for who she is and the way she does what she does. Philip, Michael, and Jordan butchered a pig today. Phil spread black dirt all day long. Dog pen is finished and Lucy spent most of the day in it. So much bigger and nicer.
Sun.-Jenny preached and it was good. Feel like I need to go somewhere and catch up with my soul. Or let my soul catch up with itself. Had a relaxing afternoon. Everyone here in the evening for hot fudge sundae cake and ice cream to celebrate Susan's 17th birthday. Went around and blessed her with kind words. Played Apples to Apples. Began raining around midnight.
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