Mondya oGolf at Spring Lake

Golf, Marilyn, home Softball Huddle

Sunday Faith Community church

Church Gus and Nancy's home.

Heritage Days

I fixed goodies for coffee for a visit with Siches. Coffee, OJ, bananas, strawberries, cream cheese. Lynn, Toshi, Laura, Alan, and Lisa and 3 kids visited on our patio. Denny and I left to go to the IG carshow after having a pour over coffee from Phillip. It was a fun morning. We visited, looked at the Godberson CAr show and helped hand out water during the parade. We came home and chilled and then went to Miki's Graduation party.

Mow and shop

Slow morning. Denny and Brooks put in the fan in the laundry room. YES!!! Mandy, Missy, Anabel and I went shopping at Olive branch. I mowed the lawn after we got back. Sophi came to visit after work. She and Anabel repainted the coop door. Denny and I went to Ig for the stret drive. Siches came around 9 to stay at our home.

We slept at Mandy's last night. I woke Denny up at 9:30 so we could be at the church around 10:30. Jan asked us to join the family at the funeral. It was so special. Jason and Erin did a great job on the video.

Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of cancer. This was her message... A bit of life advice from Hol: “It’s a strange thing to come to terms with your own mortality at 26. We go through life expecting tomorrow, planning for the future, and imagining growing old. I dreamed of a life filled with love, children, and laughter—but cancer had other plans. Now, I see how fragile and precious life is. Each day is a gift, not a guarantee. I didn’t write this to make anyone fear death, but to remind you not to sweat the small stuff. Appreciate the now. Be grateful for your body—move it, feed it well, and don’t waste energy hating it. Stop fixating on flaws that won’t matter in the end. Instead, breathe in fresh air, soak in nature, and take in the beauty of simply being alive. Spend your time on experiences, not things. Don’t miss a beach trip because you bought another dress. Cook a meal for a friend, write them a heartfelt note, and say “I love you” often. Whinge less, help more. Give generously—it brings more joy than anything money can buy. And value people’s time—show up, be present, and put down your phone. You don’t need a perfect body, a high-paying job, or an Instagram-worthy life. Do what makes your heart happy. Say no to things that drain you, and if something makes you miserable, change it. And please—donate blood. It gave me another year with my loved ones, a year filled with some of the best memories of my life. That gift meant everything.

Wed Dermatology

Up and it was raining. Missy and Rach3el met. I stayed and watched it rain, then harvested some lilies and put in new coolbot, Around 11 we headed to SC to make returns at Lowe's and we randomly met Goodenows at Target and visitied. Then toThe Dunes for removal of cancer on Denny's right temple. Next to Cherokee for John's visitiation. We are spending the night at Mandy's home. All 4 kids should be at the visitation.

Tues Cherokee boys

I had coffee with Missy on the rockers, Around 9 I went to OGT to leave clothes. While I drove thru Holstein I got 7 ribeye steaks. I picked up the boys at day care and we went to the library for story time. They had swimming lessons at 11. Then lunch at school. I drove back to their home and we got car seats for them. Next playground in Meridan and the Sanford Museum. We met Mandy and Jasono at the furneral home At 5 I headed back home aftr dropping the boys off at thritt. Home for a great meal celebrating Missy and Phillips 21 years of marriage. Romainw/ arugala salad/ Grilled asparagus, and rib eye. Wonderful!!

Monday No golf

I pulled some weeds in garden. Lots rain brings big weeds. Uffda. I decided not to golf today, just stay aroundto visit with Missy. We went thru clothes for funeral and wedding and OGT. Anabel and Brooks were with friends. We fixed brats, salad, and aspargus for supper. Renae came out to walk with Missy. Good visiting with Jensens in the sunroom.

Sunday June 22

Church SS Denny made 1/3 pound pork burgers for lunch. At night I put together asparagus and flowers for golfers tomorrow and was not certain if I would play golf or not. At 5 we decided to drive to Cherokee and watch they boys play ball.

Saturday June 21 Run the section

Run Mud Pickleball carpet ball.

Friday June 20 Family weekend.

Lovely breakfast.

Lots doctors.

I went to IG for my yearly Medicare with Dr. Veltri. My blood pressure is high and so we are monitoring it for 3 weeks. Then maybe I'll take BP medicine later. I came home after getting sliced meats for lunch for the 5 teeneager grands We headed back for Denny's surgery with Dr. Bourne. It turned out ok, humbling but ok. I stayed in town for my dermatology. Dr. Emily ? took a sample of an area near my eye. I went to Susan's for study, then I met with 6 softball girls before they left for their game. When I came home Z Johnsons were here. SO GOOD!!! plua Jensens and Luke andd Lincoln. Rose has been running a temp and has a bad cough and so they stayed home. Evan watched the Cook boys while we went to IG. Anabel was with friends.

John Cook Died... So sad ... He will be missed

John H. Cook, Jr., 75, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5-7:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in John’s honor giving to causes that were especially important to him, The St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Next Generation Fund and the Cherokee Education Foundation Endowment Fund. Rachel and Jessica came over and we put flowers together for Mary's birthday party Saturday. The cool bot is workig.

OGT Cherokee.

I went to OGT I had 20 pictures of softball girls made at Courier. She was kinda Grumpy. I headed to Mandy's and was a little late because I misplaced my phone. Now that is stressful. Uffda!! I took the boys to lunch at the school. Then we went to the rec center because Tyler had been invited to a birthday party swim. We were treated to ice cream afterwards. While the kids were swimming I volunteered at New Leaf. I got repremanded for moving things around that other volunteers placed. Uffda!!!

Golf & Siblings saying

I took flowers and asparagus too Lake City golf. I played with Traccey and Jacque Drey, from Storm Lake. We shot a 39 and were pretty happy. It was a step back and with only 3 instead of 4 we each took turns doding double shots. Of course, we were just the bottom of the first flight. We played with Jan & Thelma and Jan & Diana, Donna an & Coleen, Phyliss& ? Denny painted in the Luandry room all day. It looks so nice, Great addition. At night we had Tiago stop, visit, have supper with us and watch the storm pass. Great Day!!! Pretty sunset on patio.

Brothers and sisters… such a simple word, yet so powerful. They are that piece of home that walks beside you, that mirror of your childhood, that refuge that remains when everything else changes. Sometimes we forget about them, caught up in the rush of life, but they are there—from the very beginning: from first steps, to shared games, to laughter without reason, and even those fights that always ended in forgiveness, without needing any words. They say siblings are the first friends we ever have in life, and often the last ones who stay when the world turns cold. And in the end, that’s true: a mother, with her infinite love, didn’t just bring us into the world—she also gave us a gift. She gave us someone to share our days with, our dreams, our pain, and our victories. A brother or a sister is the most genuine gift life can offer: an irreplaceable presence, unforgettable, and one that—no matter what—always leaves a mark on the heart. Life isn’t always easy. There will be storms, doubts, and falls. And that’s exactly when the true value of siblings shines through: in that embrace that doesn’t judge, in that hand reaching out without asking for anything in return, in those comforting words that come just when you need them most. Because that’s what brothers and sisters are for: to hold each other up until the end, to be whole when the other falls apart, to walk together even when life takes them down different paths. Between siblings, there should be no room for envy, distance, or resentment. Because if we truly understand what a gift it is to have a brother or sister, there’s no space left but for the purest kind of love: the one that comes from the soul, that feeds on shared memories, and that lasts even when there are no more words. The love between siblings should be sacred—a silent promise of support, respect, and unconditional loyalty. Life teaches us many things, but one of the most valuable is to hold on to those who have been with us from the start. Sometimes time or differences pull us apart, but the heart always knows the way back. And often that road leads to the very brother or sister who knows you like no one else does, who remembers who you are even when you forget, who would give anything just to see you smile. May there never be a shortage of “I love you” between siblings. May the silences not pile up. May there be more hugs than arguments, more support than pride. Because at the end of the road, looking back, we’ll realize that having a sibling means having an eternal part of ourselves.

Happy Father's Day!!

We met Jensens at the Travel Lodge in Holstein. It was SO great to see them!!! We had coffee until Denny headed north to got to church with Mandy and brunch at the golf course afterwards. Jensens and I visted Faith Lutheran Church. Nice, so very encouraging supporters

Car show

Denny left for the Odebolt Creek Days car show at 8. I just worked around the farm unti he got home around 3. We mowed and ate supper on the porch. Beautiful day. I made the 3 beds, put pictures in coop, watered/fertilized plants, did some laundry, hung up 2 pretty potholders made for me by an appreciative flower recipieant of golf flowers, cleaned the cold closet, and washed the Prius. Uffda!!! Good day!!

Darn Mitered corners.

Who would have thought we would spend hours making 6 cuts of window framing for the shower floor board. It was frustratingnot having the know how, not aving the right tools, and suspectiong the wwall itself was not square. Uffda!!. Finally it was good enough. Now it needs another coat of paint. I left to watch the girls play softball at BC and sat with Renae. The game went into over time inning and they team ost.

Pontoon

I weeded to DAB and recap. Study at Sue's. Huddle at 4. Lakeview with Bergmans' at 5:30. Wonderful day!!

SC doctor Kenney

I weeded to DAB and Recap. We left around 11 for my 1:15 Dr appointment with Dr. Kenney. He could not find any reason to do a Thyroid biopsy. Good news!! He just recommennded that we get a other ultra sound in a year. We got haircut at Sports Clip, Toes done down the street at KSC. To lowes for shower fixture, grab bars, and floor edge. We ate at noisy Texas road House. Food was good. Before we headed home we stopped at Walmart. The softball gals won their game 19-1. Crazy radio/phone on the drive home. Frustrating!!!