Surgery and Voting

Lord, heal our land!  May we repent and turn from our wicked ways.

 “I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denny was up and taking his medicine at 4 and his last drink of water. AT 5:45 off to surgery. I watched Fox while Denny was prepped.

In Sioux City

 I was up at 5 and  started to get the place cleaned up before we leave for Denny's hip surgery.  First stop in SC was getting a haircut for Denny, then to Vance Thompson to check on Denny's eyes.  I drove to a couple thrift stores, but they were awful.  At 3 we checked into the motel  Denny checks in at 6 at CNOS across the street.  I worked on "cottage posts".  Uffda!!! Lord, I need your strength each day.  Lord, we pray for our nation as the election is tomorrow.   

I've seen several people on here wanting to know how to make their home feel more like a cottage. Here are some suggestions that might help. I personally think, it's whatever you love and that warm comfortable feeling. I found this online.

I hope it helps.

AMERICAN COTTAGE-STYLE. homes are known for their charm and cozy feel, and are often small in size. Some common features of American cottage style include:

Size: Cottages are usually small, with one to three bedrooms and a total area of less than 2,000 sq ft.

Roof: Cottages often have low-pitched, gable roofs, or roofs made of thatch, shingles, or tiles.

Porches: Cottages often have small, covered front porches.

Windows: Cottages often have bay windows.

Chimneys: Cottages often have chimneys, which are a primary feature of the home.

Exterior: Cottages often have shingled exteriors, stucco walls, or stone or brick accents.

Interior: Cottages often have cozy, closed-off layouts with small rooms, wood floors, exposed beams, and built-in cabinets or bookshelves.

Colors: Cottages often have pastel colors or floral motifs.

Location: Cottages are often located in towns and near destinations.

Boys at church

 Fun day!!  The kids had muffins and chocolate milk.. Denny was feeling little poorly so he didn't go to church.  Sherry texted to say Sam had an accident and was in the hospital in Des Moines.  The boys played outside while I baked the bread.  Mandy and Jason came about 3 and we had a fun time outside.  Boys had gathered metal, played in the stream and were happy to be with their parents.  SO MuCH fuN!!

Shower for Angela

I got up for sisters phone call.  Boys got up while I was talking.  They went out to play near the stream.  I took flowers up for the shower for Angela.  Mary G.  gave us left overs for lunch, everyone said YUM!! Boys are gathering colored blobs and organizing.  I went back to church at 1.  The shower didn't start until 2.  Back at home we played in the sand table and then by the zip line.  Iowa State is playing and it's raining there.  I posted my second volume at comfy cottages.  

We're here, We're there We're every where ... SC SF

I got up and listened to DAB long before my getting up time.  Uffda and then went back to bed until Dad got up at 6.   We left for Sioux City at 7:15.  Appointment at Vance Thompson @ 8:50.  Well, int didn't look good SO they sent us down to get a blood draw and x ray at Unity.  I started my BSF zoom study at 11:45.  I drove Denny to Target to get a car phone charger.  Then back to the unity parking lot.  Where Denny got a phone call with a change in plans.  No appointment with SC retina doctor.  SO cancel blood draw and x ray at Unity.  AND HEAD TO SIOUX FALLS.  a 2ish hour drive up Interstate 29.  Dr. Atchinson was very good  She said she was expecting it to be worse, but she feels with eye drops every 2 hours it should correct itself.  Thank you, Jesus!!!  What an answer to prayer.  We headed home, and stopped to get some pork to smoke at Food pride.  Cooks came soon after we got home.  The boys are staying here and the parents are going to the ISU football game.  Mandy did a good job of asking Denny questions.  

Bergmans supper

Denny had physical therapy at 10 and I looked around at Dose's.  At 1 I took flowers to Church for the Widow's luncheon.  I had bunches of pampas grass and milk bottles with mums.  I also put together at crock with Hydrangea blooms and ornamental kale.    After study I finished putting the flowers for Angela's baby shower.  Mike called and asked if we wanted to come for supper.  YES!!!!  Fun night, great to visit,  I miss them.  

Eyes

 I headed onto OGT then to PT.   Denny had an eue appoinmemt in IG.   We were sent to SC.  The doctor said possibly inflammation on, treat with eye drops 5 times a day,  We went to CNOS for pre-surgery blood draw. Back to IG get pre-surgery groceries. At home we rested, supper, I worked on putting dome flowers together for widows luncheon and Angie's baby shower.